A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-05 - 1920-05-07
Summary:

May 5th, 6th and 7th, 1920, at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro presents Edmund Breese in 'The Lure of Heart's Desire' in 5 parts. Also '$500 or Bust!', Pathe News and the Royal Hawaiian Quartette. Ordinary prices. 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 1 and 2.

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-16 - 1922-06-17
Summary:

Someone Must Pay' by Ivan Abramson, with the cast includes Gail Kane, Edmund Breese, Jackie Saunders, Hugh Thompson, Jere Austin, Baby Dorothy Arnold and others. Picture included.

4
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-19
Summary:

Ivan Abramson's photo drama 'Someone Must Pay,' is playing for the last time at the World Theatre. The cast includes Gail Kane, Edmund Breese, Jackie Saunders, Hugh Thompson, Jere Austin, Baby Dorothy Arnold and others.

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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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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-10 - 1925-03-12
Summary:

Today to Friday, March 10th to 13th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mastodon Films Inc. presents Johnny Hines, supported by Doris Kenyon, Edmund Breese, Robert Edeson, Effie Shannon and J. Barney Sherry in 'Sure-Fire Flint.' Prices of admission: at 5.15 p.m., 80 cents, 50 cents and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-12
Summary:

A cast conceded to be one of the greatest of current years appears in support of Johnny Hines in 'Sure Fire Flint,' now showing at the Queen's Theatre. Included in this array of all-star talent are Doris Kenyon, Edmund Breese, Robert Edeson, Effie Shannon, J. Barney Sherry and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-11
Summary:

Johnny Hines in 'Sure Fire Flint' received good houses at the Queen's Theatre. Other cast included Doris Kenyon, Effie Shannon, Robert Edeson, Edmund Breese, J. Barney Sherry, Charles Gerrard and others. The piece was directed by Dell Henderson and Billy Bitzer, Cameraman for…

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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 '…

10
Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-10 - 1925-03-13
Summary:

Tuesday to Friday, March 10 to 13 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mastodon Films, Inc. presents Johnny Hines, supported by Doris Kenyon, Edmund Breese, Robert Edeson, Effie Shannon and J. Barney Sherry in 'Sure-Fire Flint.' Prices of admission: at 5.15, 80 cents, 50 cents and 30…

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-10
Summary:

Speed, comedy, action and drama are promised the patrons of Queen's Theatre when 'Sure Fire Flint,' featuring Johnny Hines, is to run a four-day engagement beginning today. The story of 'Sure Fire Flint,' adapted from the story of the same name as it appeared in Ace High…

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-27
Summary:

Her Mad Bargain,' which stars Anita Stewart, comes to the Queen's Theatre today. The story is based on the experiences of a young society girl. Film synopsis included. The supporting cast includes Walter McGrail, Gertrude Astor, Arthur Edmund Carew [sic], Adele Farrington, Edmund…

14
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.…

15
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-22 - 1924-04-23
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'To Please One Woman,' a Lois Weber production, Paramount picture, featuring Claire Windsor and Edmund Burns. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-18 - 1924-12-18
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Edmund Lowe and Alma Tell in 'The Silent Command.' Extra added attraction, Bohmian Variety Co. and the best of all cartoon comedies, Mutt and Jeff in Asia. Matinees, 50 cents and 80 cents; nights, 80 cents and $1.20.

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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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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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-16 - 1924-05-17
Summary:

Robert Z. Leonard presents Mae Murray in 'Peacock Alley' by Edmund Goulding, a Metro picture, a Tiffany Production, based on a story by Ouida Bergere, directed by Robert Z. Leonard. Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-17 - 1924-11-17
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow, 'Broadway After Dark' with Adolphe Menjou, Anna Q. Nilsson, Carmel Myers, Norma Shearer, Willard Louis, Edmund Burns, and a thousand others.