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: 1923-08-08
Summary:

Star Theatre is screening 'The Habit' featuring Mildred Harris. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-11 - 1925-03-11
Summary:

Tonight, at the Star, Harry Lauder.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-20
Summary:

Film synopsis included. 'The Habit' of spending, is a story well told, containing many good thrills. It commences at the Coronet today. Mildred Harris took the leading role.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-18
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-21
Summary:

The big picture is a First National attraction, entitled 'The Habit,' featuring the popular Mildred Harris. 'The Habit' is the spending habit. How a young girl is cured of her spendthrift ways by means of a dream makes a rattling good film story and one which picture-goers…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-01
Summary:

The Management of the Coronet Theatre announces, as the next attraction for this house, Mary Pickford's latest production, 'Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall.' The picture, by United Artists, is based on the popular novel of the same name by Charles Major. Other celebrities in the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-18
Summary:

Dorothy Gish is doing a Spanish dance at the Queen's Theatre this week in the Richard Barthelmess picture, 'The Bright Shawl,' one of the most delightful features of this fascinating romance of the days of Spanish domination in Cuba. She is seen in the tremendously emotional role…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-30
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-19
Summary:

Mr. S. [sic] Stuart Blackton who produced 'The Glorious Adventure,' is to produce the film on Dorothy Vernon, whose romantic elopement with Sir John Manners has formed the basis of many plays and stories. Lady Diana Manners is supposed to play the role of her ancestress Dorothy Vernon…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-20 - 1924-09-20
Summary:

Today till Tuesday, Cecil B. DeMille's 'A Fool's Paradise' [sic] with Dorothy Dalton, Mildred Harris, Conrad Nagel, Theodore Kosloff and John Davidson.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-18 - 1921-04-21
Summary:

Today till Thursday, 'Pirate Gold,' episode 3 and 4, Pathe Review, Harry Pollard Comedy and British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-09
13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1898-04-07 - 1898-04-07
Summary:

Carl Hertz's performance tomorrow (Good Friday). Booking at the Robinson Piano Co. Harry Lyons is the Agent.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-05-03 - 1902-05-03
Summary:

The Company will open on Thursday, 8th May, at the Theatre Royal. Watch future advertisements. Harry Gray is the Business Manager.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-05-10 - 1902-05-10
Summary:

First grand change of programme with 12 star artists. Harry Gray is the Business Manager. Box plan at the Robinson Piano Co.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1902-05-09 - 1902-05-09
Summary:

Enthusiastic reception of The Biograph, The Theatrephone and beautiful illustrated songs with 12 star artists. Booking at the Robinson Piano Co. Harry Gray is the Business Manager.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-05-09 - 1902-05-09
Summary:

Enthusiastic reception of beautiful illustrated songs, the Biograph, the Theatrophone and 12 star artists. Harry Gray is the Business Manager. Box plan at the Robinson Piano Co.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-30 - 1925-05-30
Summary:

Mary Pickford will be voted at her best in 'Dorothy Vernon.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1902-05-10 - 1902-05-10
Summary:

First grand change of programme, with 12 star artists. Everything refined and up-to-date. Booking at the Robinson Piano Co. Harry Gray is the Business Manager.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-05-05 - 1902-05-07
Summary:

Performances by Miss Rosa Barnes, Mr Harry Gray, Miss Malvena Moore, Mr John R. Reynolds, Miss Agnes Freed, Don Frances and Frank Frances, Madame Weber, Mr Tom Queen, Miss Marie Barton and Mr Joe Somers. The Biograph showing all the latest stirring scenes from South Africa during the War. Harry…