A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-21
Summary:

The World Theatre is presenting 'For Better, For Worse,' starring Elliott Dexter and Gloria Swanson. The film was directed by Cecil B. DeMille.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-28
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen 'The Witching Hour' featuring Elliott Dexter. The film is directed by William D. Taylor who also directed 'Huckleberry Finn' film. The film is full of dramatic surprise and suspense.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-27 - 1924-03-28
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Augustus Thomas's greatest mystery, 'The Witching Hour' with Elliott Dexter and Mary Alden, a Paramount picture. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-08 - 1920-05-08
Summary:

Sing hey for the days of the bold Buccaneer! H. W. Ray announces the re-issue of a famous Triangle play, 'Daphne and the Pirate' featuring Lillian Gish and Elliott Dexter, a realistic picture of France under Louis Quinze, of the slave market of New Orleans, and of the Black Flag on the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-07 - 1922-02-09
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Ethel Clayton with Elliott Dexter and Theodore Robert [sic] in 'The Girl Who Came Back.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, 10 and 11 epis. Of 'Diamond Queen' featuring Eileen Sedgwick. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-29 - 1924-03-29
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., last showing of Elliot [sic] Dexter and an all-star cast in 'The Witching Hour.' Commencing Sunday, March 29th, twice daily, Peter the Great (Peter Limutkin), the world's strongest man.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-28
Summary:

Uncanny power to read other men's minds and to divine what cards they are holding makes the main theme of this evening's Star Theatre feature attraction distinctly unusual. Startling though its events may seem, however, 'The Witching Hour' is a picture that rings true in…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-09 - 1924-06-10
Summary:

Flaming Youth,' featuring Colleen Moore, with Milton Sills, Elliott Dexter, Sylvia Breamer, Myrtle Stedman and Ben Lyon, a First National picture. Commencing today, usual times, increased prices. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-08 - 1920-05-10
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., overture: Coronet orchestra; Pathe's British Gazette No. 625; Lonesome Luke, Bartender (Rolin Comedy) and Lillian Gish in Triangle's 'Daphne and the Pirate' in 5 parts. Today at 2.30 p.m., tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo, the Mighty'…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-15
Summary:

The Common Law' began its four-day run in the Queen's Theatre, yesterday. The story is dipped in romance and beauty and is inspired by Robert W. Chambers' novel. The cast includes Corinne Griffith, Conway Tearle, Elliott Dexter, Miss DuPont and Bryant Washburn. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-08-21 - 1925-08-22
Summary:

It is showing today and tomorrow. Cecil DeMille debates the question in his latest super spectacle 'Adam's Rib,' with a whole host of stars, including Milton Sills, Anna Q. Nilsson, Theodore Kosloff, Elliott Dexter in ranks as a genuine super-production.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-09 - 1924-06-13
Summary:

Colleen Moore in 'Flaming Youth.' Increased prices: 2.30 & 7.15, $1 & 50 c.; 5.15, $1.15 & 80 c.; 9.15, $2 & $1. June 9 Remarks: Another ad. on page 4, the cast also includes Milton Sills, Elliott Dexter and Myrtle Stedman. June 13 Remarks: Final showing of the film.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-27
Summary:

Augustus Thomas' greatest mystery play 'The Witching Hour' featuring Elliot [sic] Dexter is the attraction at the Star Theatre this evening.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-26
Summary:

The Daughter of the Wolf,' in which Lila Lee and Elliot Dexter take the leading parts, is now an attraction at the Star Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-26
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen 'The Daughter of the Wolf' featuring Paramount artistes Lila Lee and Elliot [sic] Dexter. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-22
Summary:

The Virginian' is to be screened at the Queen's Theatre. 'Something to Think About,' directed by Cecil B. DeMille, starred by Elliott Dexter, will be screened at the Star. Film plot included. 'Kindred of the Dust' opened at Coronet Theatre today. The film starred…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-27 - 1924-03-28
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday 5.30 & 9.15, Augustus Thomas' 'The Witching Hour,' with Elliot [sic] Dexter and all star cast. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-08-20 - 1925-08-22
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, August 20 to 22, attraction extraordinary, Cecil B. DeMille's production, 'Adam's Rib,' a Paramount picture with Milton Sills, Elliott Dexter, Theodore Kosloff, Anna Q. Nilsson and Pauline Garon. No increase in prices. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-08-20 - 1925-08-22
Summary:

Daily at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Sunday at 6, 7.30 and 9.15, Milton Sills, Elliott Dexter, Theodore Kosloff, Anna Q. Nilsson and Pauline Garon in Cecil B. DeMille's production, 'Adam's Rib,' a Paramount picture. No increase in prices. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-08-20 - 1925-08-20
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, August 20 to 22, attraction extraordinary, Jesse L. Lasky presents Cecil B. DeMille's production, 'Adam's Rib,' a Paramount picture, with Milton Sills, Elliott Dexter, Theodore Kosloff, Anna Q. Nilsson and Pauline Garon. No increase in prices.…