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: 1920-09-22
Summary:

The Big Four was a phrase that came out of the peace conferences, and before that applied to motorcycles; but there is a Big Four in the film world, comprising three of the world's greatest movie stars, Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks, with Mr. D. W. Griffith, one of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-11 - 1921-10-13
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'The Westerners,' adapted from the novel by Stewart Edward White, with all-star cast. Matinee: 5.15 p.m., 'A Gentleman Rider.' 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Dagger,' 15 & 16 epis. Usual price. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-11 - 1921-10-13
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'The Westerners,' the photoplay of the novel by Stewart Edward White with all-star cast. Matinee: 5.15 p.m., 'A Gentleman Rider'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Dagger' 15th and 16th episodes. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. Tel. 951.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-12
Summary:

The Westerners,' which was the principal attraction at the World Theatre last night, is a picturization of Stewart Edward White's famous novel of the same name, produced by Benjamin B. Hampton for Great Authors Picture, Inc. and enacted by screen artists as Roy Stewart, Mildred Manning…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-12 - 1921-10-13
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., 'The Westerners,' the photoplay of the novel by Stewart Edward White with all-star cast, a Great Authors' production. Matinee: 5.15 p.m., 'A [sic] Gentleman Rider'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Dagger [sic]' episode 15 and 16. Usual price.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-11
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-03
Summary:

Next week, Coronet Theatre is going to screen the film version of Edward Sheldon's 'Romance.' Although the film received strict criticism from Charles Frohmann, it proved to be a great success and continued to run for six continuous years. Consequently, London reversed Mr.…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-05 - 1923-02-05
Summary:

Monday to Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Doris Keane in Edward Sheldon's celebrated play, 'Romance,' directed by Chet. Withey. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-07 - 1923-02-07
Summary:

Doris Keane in Edward Sheldon's celebrated play, 'Romance,' directed by Chet. Withey. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-27
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening a Benjamin B. Hampton production 'The Killer' which is inspired from Stewart Edward White's novel. The film features Claire Adams, who is famous for her work with little Frankie Lee of 'The Westerners' and 'The Miracle Man.' The…