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: 1916-11-09
Summary:

A verdict of 'Death from misadventure' was returned at the inquest on Edith Louise Koester, 35, formerly a film actress who was found dead in bed at her rooms in Guilford-street Russell square. She was accustomed to takimg vernal to overcome insomnia, and a quantity of the drug was…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-12 - 1919-07-12
Summary:

Tonight, Antonio Moreno and Edith Storey in 'Aladdin From Broadway.' British Gazette No. 534- 535 and comedy. Sunday, showing Henrik Ibsen's world-famous play 'Ghosts.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-06 - 1920-10-12
Summary:

Tonight, Triangle Film Corporation presents Belle Bennett and Roy Stewart in 'Bond of Fear' by Edith Kennedy.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-30 - 1921-08-02
Summary:

Virginia Warwick in 'A Red Hot Finish' and Edith Roberts in 'Sue of the South.'

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-13 - 1921-08-16
Summary:

Edith Roberts in 'A Taste of Life' and the famous L-KO beauty girls in 'Belles of Liberty.' Super-productions at ordinary prices.

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-03 - 1922-01-05
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Carl Laemmle presents 'Luring Lips,' starring Edith Roberts. 2.30 and 9.15 p.m. performances, 'The Great London Mystery,' 4th & 5th epis. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-10 - 1922-03-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Edith Roberts in 'The Fire Cat.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, final episodes of 'Velvet Fingers' and 1st episode of 'The White Horseman' featuring Art Acord. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. March 11 & 13…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-10
Summary:

World Theatre will screen 'The Fire Cat' this Friday. The film casts Edith Roberts who had a distinctive personality in 'Lasca.' It is written and directed by Norman Oawn [sic]. The film shares the elements of 'Lasca' and 'The Adorable Savage.' The film…

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-03 - 1923-01-05
Summary:

Wed. to Sat. 3rd to 6th January at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Edith Hallor in 'Just Outside the Door,' and Round Three of 'The Leather Pushers.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. January 3 Remarks: On page 4, another ad. on 'Just Outside the Door' only. Illustration…

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-03
Summary:

World Theatre is going to screen Jules Eckert Godman's [sic] play 'Just Outside the Door,' featuring Edith Haller, directed by Geo [sic] Irving. The combination of star, author, director and players make this production satisfactory for the patrons of the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-02 - 1923-04-03
Summary:

Sun. 1st to Tue. 3rd April at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Edith Roberts in 'The Unknown Wife.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'Lightning Bryce,' Mon. epis. 1, 2 & 3; Tue.-Thur., epis. 4 & 5. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

12
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-23 - 1923-08-24
Summary:

William Duncan and Edith Johnson in 'The Fighting Guide.' Also showing Larry Semon in 'Dewdrop Inn.' Thursday to Saturday at The Star. Illustration included.

13
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-25 - 1923-08-25
Summary:

William Duncan and Edith Johnson in 'The Fighting Guide,' tonight at 5.30 & 9.15. Don't forget 'Buffalo Bill' [sic] at 2.30.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-20 - 1923-12-22
Summary:

Thur. 20th to Sat. 23rd December, 'Moon Madness,' with Edith Storey, William Courtleigh, Josef Swickard, Wallace McDonald, Irene Hunt and San De Grasse, a Robertson-Cole special. Usual price. Booking at the Theatre. December 20 Remarks: Another ad. on page 4.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-01 - 1924-02-04
Summary:

Today, Estelle Taylor in 'Thorns and Orange Blossoms.' February 4 Remarks: Last performances, the cast also includes Kenneth Harlan and Edith Roberts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-27
Summary:

From today till Monday, Queen's Theatre will be screening 'Mothers-in-Law' at the 5:15 and 9:15 performances. The film will satisfy not only those who see it as a diversion from routine life but also those who perceive the moral of the story and measure its influence on human…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-26 - 1924-12-29
Summary:

Today to Mon. at all show, Sunday at 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., Paramount presents Conrad Nagel and Edith Roberts in 'Saturday Night,' a Cecil B. de Mille superproduction in 9 parts at increased prices. December 27 Remarks: Small ads on page 2-4 & 7. December 29 Remarks: Tomorrow…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-21
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the film version of Rafael Sabatini's novel 'Scaramouche.' This Metro attraction is produced by Rex Ingram. The film is compared with Ingram's productions like 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' The film features Ramon…