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: 1909-04-01
Summary:

The Piccadilly Circus in Sydney showed a film about a fight between Tommy Burns and Jack Johnson which was produced by Gaumont Studio in Sherwood-st. It was so realistic. The miracle worker is Mr. McIntosh, promoter and referee of the fight between Tommy Burns and Jack Johnson. Films of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-07-13
Summary:

Tommy Burns and Sam Langford are again matched for a twenty-five round go at Los Angeles. Each fighter in addition receives a fourth interest in the moving pictures.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-01
Summary:

The moving pictures of the famous Johnson-Burns fight which took place at Sydney, Australia, on December 26, have been brought to Manila by Sydney S. Cohan, one of the promoters of the fight, and will be seen in Hongkong at an early date. These pictures are the best that have ever been taken of…

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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: 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.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-18 - 1924-11-20
Summary:

Commencing today, 'Broadway After Dark,' with Adolphe Menjou, Anna Q. Nilsson, Carmel Myers, Norma Shearer, Willard Louis, Edmund Burns, and a thousand others, a Warner Bros. classic of the screen. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-12-27
Summary:

Jeffries and Johnson: Mr. M'Intosh had tried to secure the management of the Jeffries-Johnson fight but failed. The feeling in certain parts of America, especially in Texas, where he had had some unique experiences with regard to the exhibition of the Burns-Johnson films, was very intense…

8
Headline: Burning Words'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-08
9
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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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: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-21 - 1924-11-21
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Warner Brothers present 'Broadway After Dark,' directed by Monta Bell from the Owen Davis play, featuring Adolphe Menjou, Anna Q. Nilsson, Norma Shearer, Carmel Myers, Willard Louis and Edmund Burns. Commencing today 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., '…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-18 - 1924-11-19
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Warner Bros. present 'Broadway After Dark' with Adolphe Menjou, Anna Q. Nilsson, Carmel Myers, Norma Shearer, Willard Louis, Edmund Burns, and others. Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Mailman' (Emory Johnson's…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-15 - 1924-11-15
Summary:

Emory Johnson's giant epic of the screen, 'The Mailman,' starring Ralph Lewis, Johnnie Walker and a big cast. Final performances today. Starting tomorrow, Hoot Gibson in 'Kindled Courage.' A revelation life, 'Broadway After Dark,' featuring Adolphe Menjou,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-31
Summary:

The pictures of this historic fight for the World's Championship were again shown in the Theatre Royal last night. They are excellent, and tomorrow is the last time they will be seen in Hongkong.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-07-14
Summary:

A just and pointed criticism appeared in a contemporary on the misuse of the cinematograph on the Burns-Johnson Fight. There is an opinion that such a picture should not be shown in Singapore. The natives yelled with delight every time the Black hit Burns, and their remarks were not very…

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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…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-20 - 1924-11-20
Summary:

See Warner Bros.' presentation of 'Broadway After Dark,' a drama founded on Owen Davis' Broadway success, with Adolphe Menjou, Anna Q. Nilsson, Carmel Myers, Norma Shearer, Willard Louis and Edmund Burns. Showing today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Today only at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-28 - 1924-01-28
Summary:

Today only, Herbert Rawlinson in 'A Million to Burn.' Also Baby Pegg [sic] in 'Carmen, Jr.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-28 - 1924-01-28
Summary:

Today only, Herbert Rawlinson in 'A Million to Burn,' Baby Peggy in 'Carmen Jr.,' 2-part comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-28 - 1924-01-28
Summary:

Today only, Herbert Rawlinson in 'A Million to Burn,' a Universal attraction. Also Baby Peggy in 'Carmen, Jr.' Picture included.