A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-27 - 1919-05-30
Summary:

May 28, 29 and 30, showing drama photoplay 4 parts, Barbara Conrad [sic] in 'A Princess of the Blood.' Also various Comics. Saturday 31st May, Pauline Frederick in 'The Love That Lives' in 5 parts. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-28
Summary:

The magnificent film 'Princess of Blood' in four parts, in which the famous actress Miss Barbara Conrad takes the leading role as Princess Stephanie, will be screened tonight in the Hongkong Theatre. This splendid film is based on the play written by the celebrated author James L.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-20
Summary:

Within last year (according to a writer in the New York Herald) there has been a marked lowering of salaries throughout the motion picture ranks, amounting in some instance to more than 50 per cent. A sage of Hollywood thus summarised the present salary situation. Several top listed actor and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-05
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre in Nathan Road has been closed down and Hongkong Amusements Ltd., who own it, has acquired control of the Star Theatre. The reason given for the closing down of the Kowloon Theatre is that the European population across the harbour is not big enough yet to support two kinemas.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-18
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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-17 - 1924-01-17
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, a Paramount picture, William DeMille's production of Sir James M. Barrie's famous play, 'What Every Woman Knows,' with Conrad Nagel and Lois Wilson. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-18
Summary:

Those who admire the works of Sir James Barrie will be satisfied with 'What Every Woman Knows' as a picture. Lois Wilson and Conrad Nagel are the stars.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-19 - 1924-01-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Quincy Adams Sawyer' and latest British Gazette. The Star: Today at 2.30, 5.30 and 9.15, Conrad Nagel in 'What Every Woman Knows.'

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

Sunday at 6, 7.30 and 9.15 p.m., Monday at 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Tuesday at 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Paramount super-special productions, Mae Murray in 'The Gilded Lily,' Conrad Nagel and Lillian Tucker in 'What Every Woman Knows,' and Gareth Hughes and…

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

Week starting March 9. Sunday and Monday, Douglas MacLean and Doris May in 'Let's Be Fashionable.' Tuesday and Wednesday, by general request, Anna Q. Nilsson in 'Thundering Dawn.' Thursday to Saturday, Conrad Nagel in 'The Fighting Chance.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-13
Summary:

Robert W. Chambers will soon be an equally strong draw for cinema-goers, if the high standard set the 'The Fighting Chance' is any criterion. The Paramount picture will be screened at the Star Theatre. Other stars included Anna Q Nilsson and Conrad Nagel.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-13 - 1924-03-15
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Conrad Nagel in 'The Fighting Chance.' Also Felix Cartoon and International News. Sunday at 6 and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Mollycoddle.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-15 - 1924-03-15
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 2.30 p.m., 'Eagle's Talons.' At 5.30 and 9.15, last performances of Anna Q. Nillson [sic] and Conrad Nagel in 'The Fighting Chance.' Also Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Mollycoddle,' scenario by Tom [sic] Geraghty, story by Harold McGrath,…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-26 - 1924-06-28
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, William DeMille's 'Midsummer Madness' with Lois Wilson, Lila Lee, Jack Holt and Conrad Nagel. Also showing tonight, The American Fliers Arrival in Hongkong. June 28 Remarks: Commencing Sunday, George Arliss in 'The Silent Voice…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-28
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-09
Summary:

Alice Lake's new picture 'Hate,' will be screened at Queen's Theatre from Sunday till Thursday. 'Babe' Lennox the character, is played by Miss Lake. Conrad Hagel also appears in the picture. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-11 - 1924-08-12
Summary:

Monday and Tuesday, August 11 and 12, Alice Lake in 'Hate,' also featuring Conrad Nagel. Phone C. 4636. Booking at Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-20
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-20 - 1924-09-20
Summary:

Today till Tuesday, Cecil B. DeMille's 'A Fool's Paradise' [sic] with Dorothy Dalton, Mildred Harris, Conrad Nagel, Theodore Kosloff and John Davidson.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-20 - 1924-09-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Cecil B. DeMille's 'A Fool's Paradise' [sic] with Dorothy Dalton, Mildred Harris, Conrad Nagel and Theodore Kosloff. The Star: Last time today, Estelle Taylor in 'Forgive and Forget.'