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: 1918-12-28
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre is offering from tonight until the end of the year, another great Fox picture, 'The Walls of Jericho,' featuring Edmund Breese. This film has been adapted from the famous play by Alfred Sutro. The play ran for two years at the Garrick Theatre, London, and one year…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-30
Summary:

There is a most excellent programme now running at the Coronet Theatre. It will continue for two nights more. The principal attraction is the splendid five-part film, 'The Walls of Jericho,' adapted from Alfred Sutro's play and featuring William Breese. Film synopsis included.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-14 - 1922-03-20
Summary:

Watch for the opening date of 'Madonnas and Men' at the World Theatre. March 15 & 17 Remarks: All-star cast including Edmund Lowe, Evan Burrows [sic] Fontaine, Anders Randolf, Faire Binney, Gustav von Seyffertitz, Raye Dean. Illustrations included. March 17 Remarks: Produced by…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-15 - 1922-06-19
Summary:

Ivan Abramson's absorbing drama, 'Someone Must Pay,' starring Gail Kane, Edumund [sic] Breese and Jackie Saunders. June 15 Remarks: Review included. June 16 Remarks: The cast also includes Hugh Thompson, Jere Austin and Baby Dorothy Arnold. Photo included. June 19 Remakrs: Photo…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-22 - 1924-04-23
Summary:

To Please One Woman,'a Lois Weber production and a Paramount picture with Claire Windsor and Edward [sic] Burns. Illustration and photo included.

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Headline: What is BAD?
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-13 - 1924-11-22
Summary:

November 13-14 Remarks: Teaser ads for the film 'Broadway After Dark.' The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. November 17 Remarks: Starting tomorrow at the World Theatre. November 18 Remarks: Showing today at the World Theatre. November 18-12…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-17 - 1924-12-18
Summary:

Thurs. to Sat. Dec 18 to 20, William Fox presents, 'The Silent Command,' starring Edmund Lowe and Alma Tell. December 17 Remarks: Illustration included. December 18 Remarks: Extra added attraction, the Bohemian Variety Company and the best of all Cartoon comedies, Mutt and Jeff in…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-10 - 1925-03-13
Summary:

Tuesday to Friday, Mastodon Films, Inc. presents Johnny Hines supported by Doris Kenyon, Edmund Breese, Robert Edeson, Effie Shannon, J. Barney Sherry in 'Sure Fire Flint.' March 13 remarks: Tomorrow, Dorothy Gish and Richard Barthelmess in 'The Bright Shawl,' a First…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-10
Summary:

Beginning today, for four days, Queen's Theatre will be screening 'Sure Fire Flint' featuring Johnny Hines. The story is adapted from the story of the same name appeared in the Ace High Magazine, and written by Gerald C. Duffy. Johnny Hines is famous for his performance in '…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-25
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is screening Mae Murray's Metro picture 'Fascination' which is directed by Robert Z. Leonard, for the first time today. The story is written by Edmund Goulding, who is known for his other creations like 'Meacock Alley' [sic] from a story of Ouida…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-27
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening 'Her Mad Bargain' featuring Anita Stewart, today. Miss Stewart plays the role of the society girl magnificently. The supporting cast includes Walter McGrail, Gertrude Astor, Arthur Edmund Carew [sic], Adele Farrington, Edmund [sic] Butterworth and…