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: 1916-06-26 - 1916-06-26
Summary:

A Great Chaplin and Keystone Night; Film screening of 'Blue Blood' (4 parts); Grand Benefit Night for Sapper Dyson; Coming film: 'New Exploits of Elaine' featuring Pearl White and Craig Kennedy

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-27 - 1916-06-29
Summary:

A Great Chaplin and Keystone Night; Film screening of 'Blue Blood' (4 parts); Grand Benefit Night for Sapper Dyson; Coming film: 'New Exploits of Elaine' featuring Pearl White and Craig Kennedy

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-24 - 1916-07-24
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's 'Detective Craigs Great Coup', 'One of the Bravest' in 2 parts, Pathe's British Gazette: 'Armoured Train at the Front', 'Temple Grounds at Nara' (coloured) and 'When Love Took Wings' (Keystone), 'Just Tramps…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-17
Summary:

New York, Jan 8 – The formation of two great development companies for China was announced last night by ex-premier Chow Tse-chi. He stated that the Universal Textile Company, capitalized at G.$9,000,000 and the Dragon Film Corporation G.$5,000,000 had been organized and incorporated in the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-15
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-01
Summary:

It is learnt that two thousand motion picture theatres located throughout China within the next three years is part of the programme of the Peacock Film Corporation, the syndicate formed by Mr. J. A. Thomas and his associates. This undertaking has at its back the du Pont, Brady and Duke…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-01
Summary:

World Theatre is will be screening a Hobart Henley directed film, entitled 'The Flirt,' featuring Eileen Percy, Helen Jerome Eddy and George Nichols who is famous for his performance in 'Human Hearts.' The film gives a detailed view of the American lifestyle with a little…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-01
Summary:

Booth Tarkington's story, 'The Flirt,' is one of the most widely read books and its entertainment value is greatly enhanced by its presentation in screen form. It was made into a magnificent film by the Universal Picture Corporation and will be seen at the World Theatre soon. The…

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Headline: Fires of Fate'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-14
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-11
Summary:

Lean Baird shows 'The Heart Line' of Fancy Gray in the photodrama of Gelette Burgess novel of the same name showing today at the World Theatre. The supporting cast included Jerome Patrick, Frederick Vroom, Ruth Sinclair, Mrs. Charles C. Craig, little Ben Alexander. Frederick A. Thomdon…

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

The Heart Line,' presented at the World Theatre for the first time yesterday with Leah Baird starred, scored a decisive hit. It is an intelligent picturization of Gelett Burgess' daringly frank novel. Film plot included. The cast includes Jerome Patrick, Ruth Sinclair, Frederick Vroom…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-03
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-17
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Headline: Norma Talmadge
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-24
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-21