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: 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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-17
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening Pola Negri's 'One Arabian Night' for the last time today. Mae Murray's 'Peacock Alley' is scheduled to follow. The Metro production is based on the story by Ouida Bergere.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-19
Summary:

Another big picture is showing at the Coronet Theatre this evening in 'Peacock Alley,' a new Tiffany film with Mae Murry in the leading role. The story concerns a pretty little French girl who leaves her home in a Normandy village and becomes famous in Paris as a dancer. Film synopsis…

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Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-21
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening 'Peacock Alley' featuring Mae Murray, for the last time tonight. Star Theatre will be screening a Paramount production by Lois Weber, entitled 'Too Wise Wives,' featuring Claire Windsor and Mona Lisa, for the last time tonight. The film…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-08
Summary:

Another big picture comes to the Star Theatre this evening in Mae Murray's production, 'Peacock Alley.' The film has all the dash and the gaiety of the world's great capitals, all the sparkle of Parisian café life and the lure of New York's hectic nights. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-13
Summary:

Richard Barthelmess fights his first screen duel with swords in the widely heralded production, 'The Bright Shawl,' adapted from Joseph Hergesheimer's powerful story dealing with Spanish oppression in Cuba. This fight is described as one of the most gripping features of the…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-14 - 1925-03-14
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, First National Pictures present Dorothy Gish and Richard Barthelmess in Joseph Hergesheimer's 'The Bright Shawl.' A John S. Robertson production in 8 reels. March 16 remarks: Coming! Murray, the Handcuff King. March 17 remarks: Katherin [sic] MacDonald in…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-14 - 1925-03-14
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow (Sunday) at 6.00, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Dorothy Gish and Richard Barthelmess in Joseph Hergesheimer's flaming romance of Latin love and Spanish hate, 'The Bright Shawl,' a John S. Robertson production in 8…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-14
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the film version of Joseph Hergesheimer's story 'The Bright Shawl' featuring Richard Barthelmess and Dorothy Gish. A large part of the story was filmed in Cuba. The film was directed by John S. Robertson who is famous for productions like…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-14
Summary:

A picture representing the most ambitious undertaking Richard Barthelmess has yet made for the screen comes to the Queen's Theatre today for an engagement of four days. It is the film version of Joseph Hergesheimer's popular story, 'The Bright Shawl,' dealing with the days of…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-14 - 1925-03-17
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, a First National Pictures presents Dorothy Gish and Richard Barthelmess in Joseph Hergesheimer's flaming romance of Latin love and Spanish hate, 'The Bright Shawl,' a John J. [sic] Robertson production. Coming, Murray, the Handcuff King. March 14 Remarks:…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-16 - 1925-03-16
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, last two days at all shows, First National Pictures presents Dorothy Gish and Richard Barthelmess in Joseph Hergesheimer's flaming romance of Latin love and Spanish hate, 'The Bright Shawl,' a John S. Robertson production in 8 parts. Coming, Murray, the…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-16
Summary:

Richard Barthelmess new starring vehicle, First National production, 'The Bright Shawl,' which began an engagement at the Queen's Theatre last night. His two pictures 'Tol'able David' and 'Sonny' are mentioned. Dorothy Gish also starred in 'The Bright…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-16
Summary:

Last night, Queen's Theatre screened Richard Barthelmess' 'The Bright Shawl.' The film is compared with productions like 'Sonny' and 'Tol'able David.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-16
Summary:

Viewing such a motion picture as Richard Barthelmess' new starring vehicle, 'The Bright Shawl,' which began an engagement at the Queen's Theatre last night, one instinctively recalls his previous productions for purposes of comparison. 'Tol'able David' was a…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-17 - 1925-03-17
Summary:

Today positively last shows at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Dorothy Gish and Richard Barthelmess in 'The Bright Shawl,' a John S. Robertson production. Tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., first appearance in Hongkong, Murray, the handcuff king. Also…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-23
Summary:

Mae Murray has again shown the possibilities of the romantic, rapidly-moving and highly dramatic brand of picture play in a Tiffany production under Metro release, 'Fascination,' presented by Robert Z. Leonard, which opened yesterday at the Queen's Theatre. Her previous Metro…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-23
Summary:

Mae Murray has again shown the possibilities of the romantic and dramatic brand of picture play. In her Metro release, 'Fascination,' presented by Robert Z. Leonard, which opened yesterday at the Queen's Theatre, the famous star has a picture even more vital and vivid than her…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-24
Summary:

Mae Murray's newest Metro release, 'Fascination,' presented by Robert Z. Leonard, is showing at the Queen's Theatre. The interior setting was designed by Charles Cadwallader. Murray's previous picture was 'Peacock Alley.' Plot and production highlights included…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-25
Summary:

Fascination,' the latest Mae Murray production, which is presented by Robert Z. Leonard, is now running for the last time today at the Queen's Theatre. Miss Murray previous Metro screen success was 'Peacock Alley' from a story of Ouida Bergere. 'Fascination' is…