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

Film screening of 'The Raven'; Performances by Olga Montez and Kitty Raynor

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-12 - 1919-04-15
Summary:

12th, 13th, 14th and 15th April, showing 'Rolling Stones' in 5 parts, Paramount photoplay of Edgar Selwyn's great stage success, featuring Owen Moore and Marguerite Courtot. Also Gazette and comics. Monday 14th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., Kathlyn Williams in 'Redeeming Love.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-04
Summary:

Vivid in characterization and gripping in plot is 'The Romance of Tarzan,' which visualizes the concluding chapters of Edgar Rice Burroughs' great story. It will be shown at the Coronet Theatre. Elmo Lincoln again takes the part of Tarzan, supported by Enid Markey.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-22 - 1920-01-22
Summary:

Goldwyn presents Mabel Normand in 'Dodging a Million' by Edgar Selwyn and A. M. Kennedy. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-20
Summary:

Other Men's Shoes,' Edgar Lewis' potent drama, released by Pathe, is showing now and until Thursday at the Coronet. The cast included Craufurd Kent [sic], Irene Boyle, Jean P. Wade, Phil Sanford and Bobby Connelly. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-21
Summary:

Other Men's Shoes,' the first Edgar Lewis production to be seen in Hongkong since 'The Barrier,' was very much to the liking of the large audiences that assembled last night at the Coronet, an additional attraction at the 9.15 performance being the augmented orchestra. Andrew…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-02-26 - 1921-03-02
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Sherry' in 7 parts. Also 'June Madness' featuring Eddie Boland. Phone 1743. February 26 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. 'Sherry,' produced by Edgar Lewis, from the novel by George Barr McCutcheon. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-02-26
Summary:

Edgar Lewis is an apostle of the outdoor picture, and he believes that it is the motion picture that can and should bring the great outdoors to the city-bound. He has produced a number of outdoor pictures, and the latest one is 'Sherry.' 'Sherry' is a photodramatization of a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-15
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre presents today the long-anticipated Edgar Lewis-Pathe feature, 'Lahoma'; film synopsis included. A 'Snub' Pollard Comedy entitled 'Insulting the Sultan' will be screened also.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-06 - 1922-01-09
Summary:

Beginning Friday, 6th till Monday, 9th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'A Beggar in Purple,' an Edgar Lewis production, Pathe Distributors. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'The Diamond Queen,' 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Booking at the theatre. Phone 1337.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-06 - 1922-01-06
Summary:

Tonight, a drama of love lost and won, Edgar Lewis Productions presents 'A Beggar in Purple,' from the novel by Andrew Soutar. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-06
Summary:

A Beggar in Purple,' an Edgar Lewis-Pathe photoplay, will be the feature attraction at the World Theatre for four days. It is an adaption of the famous novel written by Andrew Soutar. Besides, it will be remembered that 'Other Men's Shoes,' a previous Edgar Lewis success, was…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-12
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-13 - 1922-07-13
Summary:

A stirring drama that goes straight to the mother heart of the world, an Edgar Lewis' production, 'The Sage Hen.' Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-14 - 1922-07-14
Summary:

Beginning today, a tense dramatic heart play, an Edgar Lewis production, 'The Sage Hen.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-14
Summary:

The Sage Hen,' Edgar Lewis' newest feature production for Pathe, is now being shown at the World Theatre. The leading role is taken by Gladys Brockwell, with the support of Lillian Rich, Wallace MacDonald, James Mason, Arthur Morrison, Helen Case, Alfred Morrison, and Richard Headrick…

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Headline: World
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-15 - 1922-07-15
Summary:

Today, an epic of womanhood, an Edgar Lewis production, 'The Sage Hen.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-04
Summary:

It was announced that the firm of British Instructional Films, Limited, had been appointed official cinematographers to the Royal Zoological Society. In turn, the firm is sending Mr. Oliver G. Pike, F.R.Z.S., to the Farne Islands to take an exhaustive series of pictures of sea-birds in flight.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-06 - 1922-10-06
Summary:

Edgar Lewis production, 'Sherry,' from the novel by George Barr McCutcheon. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-11
Summary:

A Shocking Night,' presenting Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran in the Universal Comedy team, was shown last night at the World Theatre. It is an original contribution by Edgar Franklin. Film synopsis included.