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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-28 - 1919-05-30
Summary:

28th, 29th and 30th May, showing dramatic photoplay in 4 parts, Barbara Conrad in 'A Princess of the Blood,' including 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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-17
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-05 - 1923-03-06
Summary:

Jack Holt, Seena Owen and Lon Chaney in Joseph Conrad's thrilling drama of the South Seas, a Paramount-Artcraft picture, 'Victory.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-05
Summary:

Up to end of February, the peninsula could boast of two picture shows for Europeans; but there is now only one because the Kowloon Theatre in Nathan Road has been closed down, and Hongkong Amusements, Ltd., who owns it, has acquired control of the Star Theatre. The reason given for the closing…

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-20
Summary:

With such authors as Joseph Hergesheimer, Conrad, Ibanez and Kipling at the service of film producers nowadays, the general level of pictures is being raised appreciably. In 'Tol'able David,' Mr. Hergesheimer's first effort for the screen, the public is provided with a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-11
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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-17 - 1924-01-18
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, Jesse L. Lasky presents William DeMille's 'What Every Woman Knows,' a Paramount picture from James M. Barrie's famous play, with Conrad Nagel and Lois Wilson. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-17 - 1924-01-18
Summary:

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

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-18
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen the film version of Sir James Barrie's humorous 'What Every Woman Knows' starring Loia [sic] Wilson and Conrad Nagel.