A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-26
Summary:

Don't Doubt Your Wife' was shown in Coronet yesterday. It is an original story in which Leah Baird plays the chief role with the support role starred by Edward Peil. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-26
Summary:

Yesterday, Coronet Theatre screened a domestic drama entitled 'Don't Doubt Your Wife' featuring Leah Baird, Edward Peil and Emory Johnson. The film is full of thrill and spectacular scenes. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-28 - 1923-12-28
Summary:

A Benjamin B. Hampton production, 'The Killer,' adapted from the novel by Stewart Edward White, with an all-star cast with Tod Sloan, Claire Adams, Frank Campeau, Jack Conway, Frankie Lee and Edward Peil.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-26
Summary:

Don't Doubt Your Wife,' the big picture is now showing at the Coronet. Written and starred in by Leah Baird, the film deals with a series of domestic entanglements. Miss Baird appears in several artistic costumes, which delight the feminine eye. Edward Peil acts as the husband. Emory…

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Headline: A Killer
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-27
Summary:

The Killer' the Benjamin B. Hampton-Pathe feature is showing in the World Theatre. The film was directed by Howard Hickman and interpreted by a cast headed by Frank Campeau, Claire Adams, Jack Conway, little Frankie Lee, Tod Sloan, Edward Peil, Milton Ross, Frank Hayes. Film synopsis…

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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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-27
Summary:

A killer of fiction, not history, is introduced in Benjamin B. Hampton's picturization of Stewart Edward White's novel, 'The Killer.' It is showing at the World Theatre today, with Frank Campeau interpreting the role. The action of 'The Killer' takes place in Los…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-20
Summary:

Fighting Cressy,' in which Jesse D. Hampton and Pathe present Blanche Sweet at the Coronet Theatre for three more days, is adapted from Bret Harte's Story, 'Cressy.'A splendid cast, including Russell Simpson, Edward Peil, Walter Perry, Frank Lanning, Pell Trenton, Antrim…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-20
Summary:

The film 'After Five,' in which Edward Abeles figures in the leading role, will run on until Friday night in Hongkong Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-27
Summary:

A splendid all-star Benjamin B. Hampton photodrama, 'The Money-Changers,' comes to the Coronet tonight. Using the basic theme of Upton Sinclair's novel, 'The Money-Changers,' Mr. Sinclair and Mr. Hampton wrote a new story for the screen. The cast included Robert McKim,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-06-22
Summary:

The fine new Pathe film of the funeral of the late King Edward VII will be shown in the Salon Cinematograph (Flower Street) tonight, Thursday and Friday at 9:15 p.m., and not in the theatre as previously notified.

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Headline: The Killer'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-29
Summary:

From the beginning to the end of 'The Killer,' the Benjamin B. Hampton Pathe feature show for the last time at the World Theatre today, there is not a single moment in which you can lean back in your seat and let out the breath pent up by its thrills. No one but a Stewart Edward White…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-07-18
Summary:

Shameen, July 15 – A cinematograph exhibition was given on the Shameen sports ground on the 6th and 9th inst. The chief feature of the show was a magnificent film depicting scenes at the funeral of his late Majesty, King Edward the VII. Some other most excellent films were also shown, and a most…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-15
Summary:

Mildred Harris, who starred in popular pictures such as 'The Price of a Good Time' and 'A Doctor and the Woman,' will be seen at the Hongkong Theatre today in her latest Universal-Jewel production 'Borrowed Clothes.' She is supported by Lewis J. Cody, Edward J. Peel…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-06-23
Summary:

An intensely interesting film showing the funeral of King Edward VII as it took place in London last month was exhibited for the first time in the Salon Cinema, Wyndham Street. The film, which was in three long sections, was extremely clear. All the notabilities, His Majesty the King and the…

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Headline: Theatre Royal
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-06-21 - 1910-06-21
Summary:

The new film (just arrived) 'Funeral of His Late Majesty, King Edward VII' will be shown

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-06-25 - 1910-06-25
Summary:

By special request of the public, 'Funeral of King Edward VII' will be shown for 2 more days; Price details included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-06-22 - 1910-06-22
Summary:

The new film (just arrived) 'Funeral of His Late Majesty, King Edward VII' will be shown for 3 days; Price details included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-06-23 - 1910-06-23
Summary:

The new film (just arrived) 'Funeral of His Late Majesty, King Edward VII' will be shown for 2 days; Price details included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-06-24 - 1910-06-24
Summary:

The new film (just arrived) 'Funeral of His Late Majesty, King Edward VII' will be shown for 1 day; Price details included