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: 1919-07-31
Summary:

Intolerance,' D. W. Griffith's greatest spectacle, said to have cost two million dollars, to utilize the services of 125,000 people, and to take three years in the making, will commence an engagement of three nights at the Coronet Theatre. The cast included Mae Marsh, Lilian Gish,…

2
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-15
Summary:

Doris Lee is the leading lady for Charles Ray, the Thomas H. Ince star in his newest Paramount picture, 'Playing the Game,' which is to be presented at the Kowloon Theatre tomorrow. The film was written by Julien Josephson. Others in the supporting cast include Robert Mckim, Lillian…

3
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-17
Summary:

The many admirers of Charles Ray, the Thomas H. Ince star in Paramount pictures, portrays in his new photoplay 'Playing the Game,' which presented at the Kowloon Theatre yesterday. The story is written by Julien Josephson and directed by Victor Schertzinger. The supporting cast…

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-17
Summary:

Miss Hobbs,' a Realart feature starring Wanda Hawley, will be shown at the World Theatre for four days beginning next Friday. It was written by Jerome K. Jerome and has been scenarized by Elmer Harris. Ford as the leading man. Film synopsis included.

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-10
Summary:

Occasionally Yours,' a Robertson-Cole super-special starring Lew Cody, will be shown at the World Theatre for a run of four days beginning today. It is adapted to the screen by H. Tipton Steck from a story by Elmer Forst. Besides, Mr. Cody previously appeared in 'The Beloved Cheater…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-23
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-30 - 1923-07-31
Summary:

Mon. 30th & Tue. 31st July at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Bebe Daniels in 'Ducks & Drakes' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'The Fatal Fortune,' epis. 8 & 10. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. July 30 Remarks: On page 4, another ad on 'Ducks & Drakes' only. It…

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-30
Summary:

Teddy Simpson, the irrepressible heroine of Elmer Harris' latest comedy 'Ducks and Drake,' didn't want to get married. Film synopsis included. Miss Bebe Daniels plays the role of Teddy. Jack Holt plays the fiance.

9
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-30 - 1923-07-30
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, two days only, Bebe Daniels in a new play by Elmer Harries [sic], 'Ducks and Drakes. '

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-09
11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-19 - 1923-11-19
Summary:

Jack Pickford in 'Garrison's Finish,' by Elmer Harris, directed by Arthur Rosson, photography by Harold Rosson. Illustration included.

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-23
13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-30
14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-02
Summary:

Spectacular scenes, love themes, psychology and an old atmosphere of days gone by – these elements are all in 'A Lady of Quality,' the Universal Jewel production starring Virginia Valli and directed by Hobart Henley, which comes to the World Theatre on Wednesday. This Henley production…

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-20 - 1924-12-22
Summary:

Associated Authors Inc., Frank Woods, Elmer Harris, Thompson Buchanan and Clark W. Thomas present 'Richard the Lion-Hearted,' a Frank Woods production, based on Sir Walter Scott's novel, with Wallace Beery as ‘King Richard.' Illustration included.

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

William Fox presents Elmer Clifton production, '6 Cylinder Love' with Ernest Truex, from the stage success by William Anthony McGuire. Showing together with Charlie Chaplin in 'The Vagabond.'

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

Love works fast when cupid steps on the gas, see 'Six Cylinder Love,' an Elmer Clifton production, presented by William Fox, with Ernest Truex.

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

William Fox presents Elmer Clifton production, 'Six Cylinder Love' with Ernest Truex, from the stage success by William Anthony McGuire. Showing together with Charlie Chaplin in 'The Vagabond.' Illustration included. Remarks: Another ad. on page 18 on 'Six Cylinder Love…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-09-21 - 1925-09-21
Summary:

Daily at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Sunday at 6, 7.30 and 9.15, today only, D. W. Griffith presents 'The Fall of Babylon' with the wonderful cast includes, Seena Owen, Constance Talmadge, Tully Marshall, Elmer Clifton, Alfred Paget and Elmo Lincoln. Tuesday, September 22 at 2.30, 5, 7.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-09-21 - 1925-09-21
Summary:

Today only, D. W. Griffith presents his great spectacular drama, 'The Fall of Babylon,' being the Babylonian scenes from 'Intolerance' with additions, with a wonderful cast includes Seena Owen, Constance Talmadge, Tully Marshall, Elmer Clifton, Alfred Paget and Elmo Lincoln.…