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: 1920-02-26
Summary:

In 'Impossible Catherine,' the Virginia Pearson picture showing today at the Victoria Theatre, William B. Davidson is one of those fighting heroes. Since his return to civilian life he has completed four pictures with Theda Bara, and Miss Pearson's 'Impossible Catherine.…

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Headline: Mothers
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-26
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-10
Summary:

Under Two Flags,' the great Universal dramatization of Ouida's famous novel, which comes to the World Theatre tomorrow. The film is directed by Tod Browning, starred by Priscilla Dean, James Kirkwood, John Davidson, Ethel Grey Terry, Stuart Holmes, Burton Law, W. H. Bainbridge, Fred…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-12
Summary:

Last night, World Theatre screened the film version of 'Ouida,' entitled 'Under Two Flags' featuring Priscilla Dean who made a comeback after an absence of several months. Produced by Universal and directed by Tod Browning, the film stays original to the novel. Even for Miss…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-01
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-14
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Headline: Bebe Daniels
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-15
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-14 - 1924-03-15
Summary:

Carl Laemmle presents Baby Peggy in 'The Darling New York,' a Universal-Jewel big picture. The cast includes Sheldon Lewis, Gladys Brockwell, Max Davidson, Carl Stockdale, Minnie Steele, Frank Currier and others. Illustration included.

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Headline: For Sale
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-14 - 1924-03-20
Summary:

1923 Harley-Davidson sports model. Electrically quipped, perfect running order. Quick sale, no reasonable offer refused. 1 Pathe-Baby cinema nearly new, 8 films, $50. 1 30.30 savage rifles, nearly new, 120 rounds, $70. Box no. 221, care of 'S. C. M. Post.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-15 - 1924-03-15
Summary:

Carl Laemmle presents Baby Peggy in 'The Darling of New York,' Universal-Jewel, directed by King Baggot. Some of the greatest actors in pictures, including Sheldon Lewis, Gladys Brockwell, Max Davidson, Carl Stockdale, Minnie Steele, Frank Currier and others, are also in it with Baby…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-29
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-04
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-16
Summary:

Adapted from the Saturday Evening Post story, 'The Right That Failed' is the latest Bert Lytell film to be screened in the Colony. This picture is distinct in that it starts off with some genuine boxing scenes and then turn into lighter channels. Virginia Valli gives an exquisite…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-30
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-01 - 1924-09-04
Summary:

Today till Friday, Vera Gordon and Gaston Glass in the Cosmopolitan production, 'Humoresque,' a Paramount-Artcraft picture, the greatest mother picture ever made and a wonderful classic of screen art. As pathetic as 'The Miracle Man,' as humorous as 'Potash and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-01 - 1924-09-01
Summary:

The author: Fannie Hurst; the director: Frank Borzage; the picture: 'Humoresque'; the cast: Vera Gordon, Alma Rubens, Gaston Glass, Dore Davidson; the producers: Paramount, Cosmopolitan; the music: complete orchestration especially arranged; the place: the Coronet; the dates:…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-03 - 1924-09-03
Summary:

Picture-goers should not miss this great picture. The one rare photoplay that touches the innermost, 'Humoresque' the laugh on life with a tear behind it. It's real life. It deals with things that might happen to any of us, portrayed by Vera Gordon as the mother, Alma Rubens as…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-20 - 1924-09-23
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, tomorrow at 6, 7.30 and 9.15, Jesse L. Lasky presents a Cecil B. DeMille production, 'Fool's Paradise' with Dorothy Dalton, Mildred Harris, Conrad Nagel, Theodore Kosloff, John Davidson and Julia Faye, a Paramount picture. September 20 Remarks:…