A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Two Men - One Girl: 'The Gilded Lily'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-21
Summary:

A contest between an unsophisticated country boy and an experienced city man over a girl they love is one of the interesting phrases of 'The Gilded Lily,' an original picture story by Clara Beranger, in which Mae Murry, the famous Paramount star, will be seen at the Star today. Lowell…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre: 'Bought and Paid For'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-10
Summary:

George Broadhurst's 'Bought and Paid For,' now has the William de Mille screen version of it, which comes to the Queen's Theatre today. Paramount stars Agnes Ayres and Jack Holt are the lead, with supporting included Walter Hiers, Leah [sic] Wyant and George Kuwa. The…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre: 'Bought and Paid For'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-11
Summary:

George Broadhurst's 'Bought and Paid For,' now has the William de Mille screen version of it, which comes to the Queen's Theatre today, probably will thrill even more effectively. Paramount stars Agnes Ayres and Jack Holt are the lead, with supporting included Walter Hiers,…

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Headline: Bought and Paid For': Screened by William de Mille
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-11
Summary:

A play that has never failed to thrill is George Broadhurst's 'Bought and Paid For,' which comes to the Queen's Theatre today. It needs only to be said that the picture follows the story of the play with faithful exactitude. Heading a popular cast are the popular Paramount…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-23 - 1924-08-30
Summary:

Coming, Clara Kimball Young in 'Straight from Paris.'

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Tel. No. 2511.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-16 - 1920-10-19
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Clara Kimball Young in 'The Claw.'

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Headline: The Gilded Lily': Photographed in Natural Colours
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-22
Summary:

For the first time in the history of Paramount picture-making in the East, scenes made by the Prizma process in natural colours have been incorporated into a Paramount feature picture. This was for 'The Gilded Lily,' featuring Mae Murray, which will be shown at the Star theatre for…

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Headline: Club de Recreio Open-air Cinema
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-29 - 1920-09-29
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'The Savage Woman,' etc.

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Headline: The Hongkong Theatre: Tel 2511.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-16 - 1920-10-19
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'The Claw.'

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Headline: Open Air Cinema Show at the Club de Recreio
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-29 - 1920-09-29
Summary:

Tonight, Clara Kimball Young in 'The Savage Woman.' Music by S. S. Columbia String Band.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-30 - 1924-08-30
Summary:

Final show today, 'Itching Palms.' Commencing tomorrow, Clara Kimball Young in 'Straight from Paris.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-18
Summary:

A picture of eight-parts entitled 'The Eyes of Youth,' starring Clara Kimball, will be screened in World Theatre

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Tel. 2511.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-01-15 - 1921-01-18
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Select Pictures presents Clara Kimball Young in 'The Reason Why.'

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Headline: Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. at the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-19 - 1920-06-19
Summary:

Clara Kimball Young in 'Cheating Cheaters.' Also a fine Rolin comedy, 'Hear ‘Em Rave' and Pathe's British Gazette.

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Tel. No. 2511.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-15 - 1921-01-18
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Select Pictures presents Clara Kimball Young in 'The Reason Why.'

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Headline: Open-Air Cinema at Club de Recreio
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-29 - 1920-09-29
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, Clara Kimball Young in 'The Savage Woman.' Music by S. S. 'Columbia' String Band.

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Headline: The Hongkong Theatre: Tel 2511.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-20 - 1920-03-23
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Clara Williams and William Desmond in 'The Criminal.' There will be no matinees today.

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Headline: Hong Kong Telegraph News 1924-09-01
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-01
Summary:

World Theatre is screening 'Straight from Paris' starring Clara Kimball Young, today. The film exhibits finished acting and lavish investitures.

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Headline: At the Star: 'The Forbidden Woman'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-04
Summary:

Clara Kimball Young, who starred in 'The Cheaters,' now has a big part in 'The Forbidden Woman,' which will be screened in Star Theatre today.

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Headline: Coronet: Tel. No. 1743.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-21 - 1920-06-22
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'Cheating Cheaters.' At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 15 and 16.