A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-22
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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-23
Summary:

The Miracle of Love' was shown at the Star Theatre last evening. It is noted that Cosmo Hamilton is the author of the novel from which the film version is derived. The film is being screened until Monday. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-17 - 1923-05-17
Summary:

A great Drury Lane drama made into a striking filmplay, 'The Sporting Duchess' was written and produced by Augustus Harris, Cecil Raleigh and Henry Hamilton. It has been made into a tip-top seven-reel cine melodrama by Vitagraph.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-19
Summary:

The Best of Luck,' a feature starring Kathryn Williams and Fred Malatesta, is a screen adaptation of the novel by Henry Hamilton, now being screened at the Star Theatre.

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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: 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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-26
Summary:

The greatest legitimate dramatic production the screen has ever seen' – that is the praise which the Moving Picture World bestowed upon 'Midsummer Madness,' the film version of Cosmo Hamilton's novel, 'His Friend and His Wife.' That this praise is not exaggerated…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-28
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-28
Summary:

Curiously enough for a week that saw the advent of Midsummer's Day that Star Theatre in Kowloon is showing a picture called 'Midsummer Madness.' Made by the well-known producer William de Mille, the picture is the film version of Cosmo Hamilton's novel, 'His Friend and…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-03 - 1925-01-06
Summary:

The Pantaloonatics. January 5 remarks: The Pantaloonatics has exceedingly clever revue company from H. M. S. Durban. The Co-optimists by kind permission of Captain J. C. Hamilton, R. N. January 6 remarks: Direct from their successful engagement at the Lyceum Theatre, Shanghai.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-03 - 1925-01-07
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 9.15 p.m., The Pantaloonatics, the exceedingly clever revue company from H. M. S. Durban 10 capable and well-trained performers in a melodious and mirthful entertainment along the lines made popular by the co-optimists. Prices: $2.00 and $1.00, by kind permission of Captain…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-05 - 1925-01-05
Summary:

The management of the Star take pleasure in presenting The Pantaloonatics, the exceedingly clever revue company from H. M. S. Durban, 10 capable and well-trained performers in a melodious and mirthful entertainment along the lines made popular by the co-optimists. By kind permission of Captain J…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-20 - 1925-03-21
Summary:

MayFlower Photoplay Corporation presents George Loane Tucker's production 'Ladies Must Live' with Betty Compson. A Paramount Picture. From the novel by Alice Duer Miller. Cast includes Marcia Manon, Mahlon Hamilton, Robert Fillis, Cleo Madison and Leatrice Joy.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-20 - 1925-03-21
Summary:

Today till Sunday, George Loane Tucker's production, 'Ladies Must Live,' with Betty Compson, a Paramount picture, from the novel by Alice Duer Miller, cast includes Marcia Manon, Mahlon Hamilton, Robert Ellis, Cleo Madison and Leatrice Joy. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-06 - 1925-06-09
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 9.15, H. M. S. Durban presents the 'Pantaloonatics' by kind permission of Captain J. C. Hamilton, R. N. Prices $2 and $1. At 5.30 p.m., Bert Lytell in Sir Gilbert Parker's 'Right of Way.' June 6 Remarks: On page 4, another ad. on '…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-06 - 1925-06-06
Summary:

Monday and Tuesday at 9.15 p.m., H. M. S. Durban presents the Pantoloonatic, a riot of mirth, melody and moonshine, by kind permission of Capt. J. C. Hamilton, R. N. Prices: $2 and $1.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-06 - 1925-06-09
Summary:

Monday and Tuesday at 9.15 p.m., H. M. S. Durban presents the Pantaloonatics, by the kind permission of Capt. J. C. Hamilton, R. N. Prices $2 and $1. June 8 Remarks: At 5.30 p.m., Bert Lytell in Sir Gilbert Parker's famous story, 'Right of Way.' June 9 Remarks: Tomorrow at 5.30…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-08 - 1925-06-08
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 9.15, H. M. S. Durban presents the Pantaloonatics, a riot of melody, mirth and moonshine, by kind permission of Capt. J. C. Hamilton, R. N. Prices: $2 and $1. At 5.30 p.m., Bert Lytell in Sir Gilbert Parker's famous story, 'Right of Way.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-09 - 1925-06-09
Summary:

Today at 9.15, H. M. S. Durban presents the Pantaloonatics, a riot of melody, mirth and moonshine, by kind permission of Capt. J. C. Hamilton, R. N. Prices: $2 and $1. At 5.30 p.m., Bert Lytell in Sir Gilbert Parker's famous story, 'Right of Way.' Tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, for…