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: 1923-07-13
Summary:

Midnight,' a Constance Binney picture opened at the World Theatre last evening. The part of the unhappy wedded heroine is radically different from any of Miss Binney's roles in previous productions. Jack Mullhall [sic] appears to splendid advantage. The leading roles are handled by…

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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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-07
Summary:

The Misfit Wife,' a Metro production featuring Alice Lake, was seen last night at the Queen's Theatre. Other cast included Forrest Stanley, Leota Lorraine, Edward Martindel, Jack Livingston, Graham Pettie, Frederick Vroom, Billy Gettinger, Jim Blackwell, Helen Pillsbury.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-06
Summary:

Alice Lake is to be seen in a new role at the Queen's Theatre today when the new Metro special, 'The Misfit Wife.' Other case included Forrest Stanley, Jack Livingston, Graham Pettie, Edward Martindel, Frederick Vroom, Billy Gettinger, Jim Blackwell, Leota Lorraine and Helen…

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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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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: 1925-02-07
Summary:

The Misfit Wife,' a Metro production featuring Alice Lake, was seen last night at the Queen's Theatre. It was the performance of Alice Lake as Katie Molly that counted most in the picture's success. The cast includes Forrest Stanley, Leota Lorraine, Edward Martindel, Jack…

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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

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-11
Summary:

The Woman Who Fooled Herself' is the title showing at the World Theatre. It is the first series of pictures produced for Associated Exhibitors by Edward A. MacManus from original stories by Charles A Logue. The film is starred by May Allison and Robert Ellis. Plot and production summary…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-13 - 1924-09-13
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Wallace Reid and Lois Wilson in 'The World's Champion' with Lionel Belmore and W. J. Ferguson. Also Neely Edward Comedy, Paramount Cartoon and Topical Budget.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-07
Summary:

The Woman Who Fooled Herself' as interpreted by May Allison in the Edward A. MacManus-Associated Exhibitors feature of that title showing at the World Theatre tomorrow and in which Robert Ellis is co-featured with Miss Allison. The story is an original one written by Charles A. Logue. Film…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-11 - 1924-09-13
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Wallace Reid and Lois Wilson in 'The World's Champion,' the cast includes Lionel Belmore and W. J. Ferguson. Also Neely Edward Comedy, Paramount Cartoon and Topical Budget.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-20 - 1921-07-22
Summary:

Edward Abeles in 'After Five,' and 'A Contented Woman.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-08
Summary:

What the disturbance was all about, why, and its outcome is told in 'The Woman Who Fooled Herself,' a romantic drama written by Charles A. Logue, produced in Porto Rico by Edward A. MacManus and presented by Associated Exhibitors at the World Theatre tomorrow with May Allison co-…

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

The public of Hong Kong will have a further opportunity of seeing the beautiful moving pictures of the King's Funeral being exhibited at the Salon Cinema, Wyndham Street.