A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-01 - 1917-02-01
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 pm and for one night only, 'A Daughter of the People,' powerful drama of love, labour and redemption in 5 parts, featuring Saura [sic] Sawyer, Frederick de Belleville and Robert Broderick; the five part drama, with photo illustrations by Irvin Willat surrounds the life…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-31 - 1920-02-02
Summary:

Metro presents Hamilton Revelle and Marguerite Snow in five reels entitled 'The Half Million Bribe.' Billy West in the comedy everyone will talk about 'The Bandmaster.' January 31 remarks: 7.15 p.m performance 'The Romance of Tarzan.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-07-10 - 1920-07-13
Summary:

Tonight, the First Metro picture Hamilton Revelle in 'An Enemy to Society.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-29
Summary:

Blanche Sweet appears at the Coronet Theatre today and for four days in her newest Jesse D. Hampton-Pathe feature, 'The Deadlier Sex.' Miss Sweet is given excellent support by Mahlon Hamilton as the man who wanted nothing that money could buy; Winter Hall her father; Russell Simpson as…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-24 - 1921-09-27
Summary:

Shorty Hamilton in 'When Arizona Won' and Max Linder in 'Max Comes Across.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-24
Summary:

This week's programme at the Hongkong Theatre beings the popular Max Linder on the screen in a comedy of two acts entitled 'Max Comes Cross' [sic] followed by a beautiful war drama 'When Arizona Won,' in which Shorty Hamilton takes the leading role. The programme…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-18
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will screen Goldwyn's 'Day Dreams,' featuring Madge Kennedy, this evening. The story is written by Cosmo Hamilton. Film synopsis included. Harold Lloyd's latest comedy success, 'Among Those Present,' completes a special comedy programme.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-09 - 1922-06-09
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Bebe Daniels in 'You Nevel Can Tell.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9.15 p.m., 'Half a Chance' with Mahlon Hamilton and Lillian Rich.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-10 - 1922-06-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Today, Bebe Daniels in 'You Nevel Can Tell.' Tomorrow, Vivian Martin in 'You Nevel Saw Such a Girl.' Kowloon Theatre: Today, Mahlon Hamilton and Lillian Rich in 'Half a Chance.' Tomorrow, 'Out of the Shadows' and Harold Lloyd in 'All…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-28
Summary:

Before Mr. E. W. Hamilton, at the Magistracy this morning, the proprietor of Ko Shing Theatre was summoned at the Magistracy by Lance-Sergeant Hallam for breach of his Theatre license in that he allowed people to go on the stage and obstruct the gangways. The defendant pleaded that scenery was…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-22
Summary:

Star Theatre is screening 'The Miracle of Love' this evening, which is a film version of Cosmo Hamilton's famous novel. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-10
Summary:

World Theatre is going to screen Robertson-Cole's 'Occasionally Yours' starring Lew Cody, for four days beginning today. Ideal settings in the picture help create the atmosphere which brings out the character of this 'lovable rogue.' The cast includes Betty Blythe,…

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-19
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen a Metro production entitled 'The Best of Luck' featuring Katherine Williams [sic] and Fred Malatesta. The film is a screen adaptation of the novel by Henry Hamilton. Full of thrill and horse racing drama, the play had a successful run at Drury Lane.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-24 - 1923-07-28
Summary:

See Robertson-Cole super-special, 'Good Women,' by C. Gardner Sullivan's story with an all-star cast headed by Rosemary Theby & Hamilton Revelle. July 26 Remarks: Film plot included. July 28 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-20 - 1923-11-21
Summary:

Tue. 20th & Wed. 21st November at 5.15 p.m. & 9.15 p.m., 'The Midnight Guest' featuring Grace Darmord, Mahlon Hamilton and Clyde Fillmore. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-21
Summary:

World Theatre is screening an all-star Universal picture, entitled 'The Midnight Guest,' featuring Mahlon Hamilton, Clyde Fillmore and Grace Darmond. George Archainbaud directed the film. The story was written by Rupert Julian, the director of 'Merry-Go-Round.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-08
Summary:

The 'Olympia Follies,' a company of variety artists headed by Mr. Hamilton and Miss Mills, is going to commence their season at the Queen's Theatre. Hamilton and Mills are going to present a selection of London and New York jazz songs, ballads, classical and semi-classical. The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-09 - 1924-05-09
Summary:

Coming attraction! The world renowned company, 'Olympia Follies' with Hamilton and Mills. Book your seat early.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-12
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is hosting 'Olympia Follies.' Showing at 5:15 and 9:15 till next Wednesday, the Company will also present New York and London songs by Hamilton and Mills, in addition to the dance performances. The Theatre will also screen 'Slim Shoulders' starring Irene…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-05
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen 'The Hope.' A portion of a principal street of Peshawar was duplicated in Metro Studios, Hollywood for the production of the melodrama. The set is 150 feet in length. Both sides of the buildings of East India are occupied by shops. The buildings are…