A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-05
Summary:

The first two episodes of 'The Exploit of Elaine' produced by Pathe Freres Co. will be screened at the Victoria Theatre. The cast is headed by Arnold Daly, Pearl White and Childen Lewis. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-09
Summary:

Perhaps this was the schooling I received in old Daly's Theatre,' said Sheldon Lewis, who is a featured member of the cast in 'The Hidden Hand,' the Pathe serial which will be shown at the Victoria Theatre on Thursday, in which Miss Doris Kenyon is being starred. The old Daly…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-01
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening 'Main Street,' the film version of Sinclair Lewis' novel, for four days beginning tomorrow. The film features Florence Vidor and Monte Blue. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: World Today
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-12 - 1922-07-17
Summary:

The Sage Hen,' an Edgar Lewis production with Gladys Brockwell, Wallace MacDonald and Lillian Rich.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-15
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre presents today the long-anticipated Edgar Lewis-Pathe feature, 'Lahoma'; film synopsis included. A 'Snub' Pollard Comedy entitled 'Insulting the Sultan' will be screened also.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-24
Summary:

Only such a master of characterization as Sinclair Lewis could have built up a 'Babbitt,' typical of American businessman of practical exterior, whose heart as young with dreams of romance. And it is this story of 'Babbitt,' in all its realism and wistfulness, that is being…

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Headline: World Theatre
Publication Date: 1923-04-24 - 1923-04-28
Summary:

Commencing Wed. the 25th, World Theatre is showing double attractions for four days only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Wanda Hawley in 'Her Sturdy Oak.' Film plot included. And The Great Event of the Year in Europe, Ted (Kid) Lewis v. Roland Todd.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-25 - 1923-04-28
Summary:

Wed. 25th to Sat. 28tj April at 5 & 9.15 p.m., The Great Fight for the Middlewieght Championship of Europe, Ted (Kid) Lewis v. Roland Todd. Also, Wanda Hawley in 'Her Sturdy Oak.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'The Radio King,' Wed.-Fri. epis. 1 & 2; Sat.-Tue. epis. 3…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-05 - 1922-01-09
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'A Beggar in Purple,' also 'Wood Simps.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes of 'The Diamond Queen' featuring Eileen Sedgwick. Booking at the Theatre (Telephone 1337). January 5 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-03
Summary:

Main Street' opened yesterday at the World Theatre for a week's run with Florence Vidor and Monte Blue in the featured roles. 'Main Street,' in the novel form by Sinclair Lewis, was the most widely discussed book ever published in America, not excepting even 'Uncle Tom…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-06
Summary:

A Beggar in Purple,' an Edgar Lewis-Pathe photoplay, will be the feature attraction at the World Theatre for four days. It is an adaption of the famous novel written by Andrew Soutar. Besides, it will be remembered that 'Other Men's Shoes,' a previous Edgar Lewis success, was…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-06
Summary:

The World Theatre is going to show the Edgar Lewis-Pathe photoplay, 'A Beggar in Purple.' It will be a four days show commencing from today. The film is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Andrew Soutar. Edgar Lewis's previous success 'Other Men's Shoes'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-14 - 1920-10-14
Summary:

Tonight we are showing Mitchell Lewis in The Faith of the Strong.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-28 - 1922-04-29
Summary:

Forbidden Valley' by Randolph C. Lewis. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-23 - 1923-04-23
Summary:

The great fight for Ted (Kid) Lewis vs. Roland Todd. Also Wanda Hawley in 'Her Sturdy Oak.'

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Headline: World
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-15 - 1922-07-15
Summary:

Today, an epic of womanhood, an Edgar Lewis production, 'The Sage Hen.' Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-14 - 1922-07-14
Summary:

Beginning today, a tense dramatic heart play, an Edgar Lewis production, 'The Sage Hen.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-24 - 1925-04-25
Summary:

If you liked 'Main Street,' you will enjoy Warner Bros. film form of Sinclair Lewis' great novel, 'Babbitt.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-13 - 1922-07-13
Summary:

A stirring drama that goes straight to the mother heart of the world, an Edgar Lewis' production, 'The Sage Hen.' Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-01 - 1924-03-08
Summary:

Commencing Wednesday, 5th March, 'The Third Alarm' featuring Ralph Lewis. March 8 Remarks: Illustration included.