A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Personalities
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-23
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-10
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Headline: A Killer
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-27
Summary:

The Killer' the Benjamin B. Hampton-Pathe feature is showing in the World Theatre. The film was directed by Howard Hickman and interpreted by a cast headed by Frank Campeau, Claire Adams, Jack Conway, little Frankie Lee, Tod Sloan, Edward Peil, Milton Ross, Frank Hayes. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-27
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening a Benjamin B. Hampton production 'The Killer' which is inspired from Stewart Edward White's novel. The film features Claire Adams, who is famous for her work with little Frankie Lee of 'The Westerners' and 'The Miracle Man.' The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-27
Summary:

A killer of fiction, not history, is introduced in Benjamin B. Hampton's picturization of Stewart Edward White's novel, 'The Killer.' It is showing at the World Theatre today, with Frank Campeau interpreting the role. The action of 'The Killer' takes place in Los…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-28 - 1923-12-28
Summary:

A Benjamin B. Hampton production, 'The Killer,' adapted from the novel by Stewart Edward White, with an all-star cast with Tod Sloan, Claire Adams, Frank Campeau, Jack Conway, Frankie Lee and Edward Peil.

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Headline: The Killer'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-29
Summary:

From the beginning to the end of 'The Killer,' the Benjamin B. Hampton Pathe feature show for the last time at the World Theatre today, there is not a single moment in which you can lean back in your seat and let out the breath pent up by its thrills. No one but a Stewart Edward White…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-12
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-24 - 1924-10-28
Summary:

Commencing today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.20 p.m., Mary Pickford in 'Tess of the Storm Country.' Special musical setting at ordinary prices. October 24 Remarks: Another ad. on page 4. Illustration included. October 28 Remarks: Commencing tomorrow, Betty Compson, Conway Tearle and Anna…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-24 - 1924-10-27
Summary:

Commencing today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.20 p.m. at ordinary prices, Mary Pickford in 'Tess of the Storm Country' with special musical setting. October 28 Remarks: Commencing tomorrow, Betty Compson, Conway Tearle and Anna R. [sic] Nilsson in 'The Rustle of Silk.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-25 - 1924-10-25
Summary:

The Rustle of Silk,' a Paramount picture presented by Adolph Zukor, with Betty Compson and Conway Tearle. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-27
Summary:

World Theatre has secured Clara Kimball Young's 'Mid-Channel' as a feature attraction. Coronet Theatre is showing Mary Pickford's 'Tess of the Storm Country.' 'Tess' will give place to 'The Rustle of Silk,' featuring Conway Tearle, on Wednesday.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-27
Summary:

Mary Pickford's name alone has been sufficient to fill the Coronet, but apart from the story of 'Tess of the Storm Country' has had its own appeal, and crowds have sat spell-bound as the story has unfolded itself, the ten reels of it not being at all too long. The musical setting…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-28 - 1924-10-31
Summary:

Adolph Zukor presents 'The Rustle of Silk' with Betty Compson and Conway Tearle, a Paramount picture. Today till Saturday four shows daily at usual. Time and prices. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-28 - 1924-10-28
Summary:

Last performances today at 2.30, 5.10, 7.15 and 9.20 p.m., Mary Pickford in 'Tess of the Storm Country.' Commencing tomorrow, Betty Compson, Conway Tearle and Anna Q. Nilsson in 'The Rustle of Silk.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-29 - 1924-11-01
Summary:

The Rustle of Silk' with Betty Compson and Conway Tearle. A Paramount picture. Film plot and illustration included. October 29 Remarks: Another ad. on page 4. The cast also includes Anna Q. Nilsson. November 1 Remarks: Last showing today. Tomorrow at 6, 7.30 & 9.15, Lionel Barrymore in…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-29 - 1924-10-29
Summary:

Today till Saturday at usual time and prices, 'The Rustle of Silk' featuring Betty Compson, Conway Tearle and Anna Q. Nilsson. Also showing the most up-to-date British newsreel and the Topical Budget.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-29 - 1924-10-31
Summary:

Commencing today, 'The Rustle of Silk' featuring Betty Compson, Conway Tearle and Anna Q. Nilsson.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-30 - 1924-10-30
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Rustle of Silk' with Betty Compson and Conway Tearle, presented by Adolph Zukor, a Paramount picture. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-01 - 1924-11-01
Summary:

Last showing today, Betty Compson, Conway Tearle and Anna Q. Nilsson in 'The Rustle of Silk.' Tomorrow at 6, 7.30 and 9.15, Lionel Barrymore in 'The Face in the Fog,' the greatest of all the famous Boston Blackie crook romances.