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: 1917-12-25
Summary:

The Fantastic Stars, who scored a great triumph at the Victoria Theatre, will commence a three nights' season at the Bijou Theatre. The monologist and comedienne, the gifted violinist and contralto will contribute new items. Performances by Hilda Felstead, Nellie Black, Elsie Black, Redhead…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-16 - 1920-06-18
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Elsie Janis in 'Nearly a Lady.' Also Mack Sennett's bathing girls in 'A Bedroom Blunder.' Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 13 and 14.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-16 - 1920-06-17
Summary:

Magnetic Elsie Janis in her own delightful production, 'Nearly a Lady,' a novel combination of wild west and high society, of love and many kinds of sport. An idea picture for a summer's evening. And Mack Sennett's bathing girls supporting Charles Murray in 'A Bedroom…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-23 - 1920-06-23
Summary:

The picture programme includes, Elsie Janis in 'Nearly a Lady' and Mack Sennett's bathing girls in 'A Bedroom Blunder.' The Coronet orchestra will be in attendance. Refreshments of the best quality will be served at cost price: iced mineral waters, tea or coffee, ice…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-23 - 1920-06-23
Summary:

Today at 12.30, Elsie Janis in 'Nearly a Lady.' At 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bushman and Bayne in 'The Brass Check.' At 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty' episodes 15 and 16.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-06 - 1920-11-09
Summary:

Tonight, Elsie Ferguson in 'The Rise of Jennie Cushing' in 4 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-08 - 1920-12-10
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Artcraft presents Elsie Ferguson in 'Barbary Sheep' in 6 parts.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-05 - 1921-03-05
Summary:

Commencing Sunday, March 6th at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Elsie Ferguson in 'Rose of the World.' Also Mack Sennett Comedy and Topical Budget. Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, your last opportunity of seeing Tom Moore in 'Thirty a Week,' 'Jiggs in Society' and British…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-07 - 1921-03-09
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, special attraction, Elsie Ferguson in 'Rose of the World.' Also Mack Sennett Comedy and Coronet Review. Telephone 1743.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-09 - 1921-03-11
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Elsie Ferguson in 'The Song of Songs' in 5 reels.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-10
Summary:

The Songs of Song' [sic] is the title of a five part film production by the Paramount Film Company, in which Miss Elsie Ferguson will appear at the Hongkong Theatre next week. Some exceptionally amusing comedies will be screened during the interval. Moreover, the addition of a small stage…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-11 - 1921-10-13
Summary:

Tonight at 5.45 and 9.15, Elsie Ferguson in 'The Lie.' Also Mack Sennett Comedy.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-21
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, 'The Freeze Out' starring Harry Carey was screened last night. It is directed by Jack Ford, and is supported by Helen Ferguson, J. Farrell McDonald, Joe Harris, Charles Le Moyne and Mrs. Lydia Yeamans Titus. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-11
Summary:

A group of American star movie actresses are today the best known public figures in England, Siddons and Rachel and our adorable Ellen Terry. Our English film producers were cruelly disadvantaged by the war and have scarcely yet recovered from its disabilities and restrictions. Elsie Ferguson,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-25 - 1921-11-28
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Elsie Ferguson in 'Under the Greenwood Tree.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., the master serial of all times, 'The Dragon's Net,' 1st and 2nd episodes, with Marie Walcamp. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. (Tel. 951.)

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-25
Summary:

Taken from H. V. Esmond's stage play, scenario by Adrian Gil-Spear, directed by Emile Chautard and the leading character acted by Elsie Ferguson, the comedy drama 'Under the Greenwood Tree' is to appear at the World Theatre tonight. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-17
Summary:

Ruth Clifford, the Bluebird star, comes to the Hongkong Theatre in 'The Game's Up,' a new comedy-drama in five reels. The star is supported by a notable cast, headed by Al Ray, a cousin of the better-known Charlie. The photoplay was directed by Elsie Jane Wilson from the script of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-03 - 1922-02-06
Summary:

5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Elsie Ferguson in Henrik Ibsen's most notable play of a shattered love and a woman undeceived 'A Doll's House.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers,' 4 and 5 episodes. Booking at the theatre. February 4 Remarks:…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-26