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: 1913-08-14 - 1913-08-15
Summary:

Change of programme for 14th and 15th, including some magnificent pictures and 'The Raven' and 'After the Poem by Edgar Poe' (1847); performances by Montez and Raynor.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-19 - 1919-03-21
Summary:

We are fortunate in securing another picture of Creighton Hale and Gladys Hulette in 'Annexing Bill.' Edgar Franklin's cleverly written play. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-22 - 1919-03-22
Summary:

We are fortunate in securing another picture of Creighton Hale and Gladys Hulette in 'Annexing Bill.' Edgar Franklin's cleverly written play. Film plot included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-23 - 1919-05-31
Summary:

The most stupendous attraction ever offered: 'Tarzan of the Apes' to be followed by 'The Romance of Tarzan.' May 24 remarks: 'Tarzan of the Apes' by Edgar Rice Burroughs. May 28 remarks: Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-24
Summary:

The wide success commanded by Edgar Burroughs' story 'Tarzan and the Apes' [sic] has encouraged the National Film Corporation to make a long step forward in its enterprises by reproducing the story on the screen. The film has since fully justified its existence, and the money it…

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-02
Summary:

The Romance of Tarzan' which presents the concluding chapters of 'Tarzan of the Apes' from the book by Edgar Rice Burroughs, please the eye with the same scenic magnificence that distinguished the first Tarzan film, and in addition provides an even more dramatic and closely-knit…

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-13 - 1921-08-26
Summary:

By general request, Kowloon Theatre will show 'The Son of Tarzan.' It is more than a serial; it is Edgar Rice Burroughs' best story. August 15 & 16 Remarks: Episodes 1, 2 and 3. August 17 & 18 Remarks: Episodes 4, 5, 6 and 7. August 26 Remarks: Episodes 8, 9, 10 & 11.…

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-05 - 1922-01-09
Summary:

January 6 at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'A Beggar in Purple,' an Edgar-Lewis production from the novel by Andrew Soutar, distributed by Pathe, and Century Comedies, 'Wood Simps.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Diamond Queen,' 1st, 2nd & 3rd epis. Booking at the Theatre.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-06
Summary:

The World Theatre is going to show the Edgar Lewis-Pathe photoplay, 'A Beggar in Purple.' It will be a four days show commencing from today. The film is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Andrew Soutar. Edgar Lewis's previous success 'Other Men's Shoes'…

10
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-12 - 1922-07-17
Summary:

An Edgar Lewis production, 'The Sage Hen,' distributed by Pathe. July 12 Remarks: The ad. didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. July 13 Remarks: The cast includes Gladys Brockwell, Wallace MacDonald and Lillian Rich. Illustration included. July 14-15…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-13
Summary:

World Theatre is screening the Edgar Lewis-Pathe feature entitled 'The Sage Hen,' for four days commencing Friday, the 14th. The film is starring Gladys Brockwell in the principal role. The cast also includes Lillian Rich, Wallace MacDonald, Jame [sic] Mason, Helen Case, Arthur…

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-09 - 1924-08-09
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Tuesday, Mack Sennet [sic] presents Ben Turpin in 'The Shriek of Araby,' 'Trackers Pit,' a Goldwyn-Edgar-comedy, and Topical Budget 640, see Sir Robert Ho Tung at the Prime Minister's Reception! The Star: Today only at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m.,…

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-11 - 1924-08-11
Summary:

The Coronet: Today & tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Mack Sennett's 'The Shriek of Araby' with Ben Turpin, Topical Budget 640, see Sir Robert Ho Tung at the Prime Minister's Reception, and 'Edgar and the Teacher's Pet.' The Star: Today only at 5.30…

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-12 - 1924-08-12
Summary:

The Coronet: Last time today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Mack Sennett's 'The Shriek of Araby' with Ben Turpin, Topical Budget 640, see Sir Robert Ho Tung at the Prime Minister's Reception, and 'Edgar and the Teacher's Pet.' The Star: Tuesday & Wednesday…

15
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-11 - 1925-02-12
Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday, Edgar Warwick presents Wish Wynne, Bernard Kitchen, Alfred Cunningham, Chuhaldin, Zoe and Harold Walden. Booking at Moutrie's and Star.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-14 - 1925-02-14
Summary:

Charles Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim.' Farewell performance of Edgar Warwick's London company including Miss Wish Wynne, Bernard Kitchen, Zoe, Alfred Cunningham, Chuhaldin and Harold Walden. Booking at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-14
Summary:

Star Theatre will be staging Miss Wish Wynne and her company who are brought here by Mr. Edgar Warwick. The company is gathering huge audiences.