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: 1921-09-19 - 1921-09-19
Summary:

Showing shortly, the masterpiece of Pathe's production, Emmy Wehlen in 'Lifting Shadows.' Watch for the further announcement.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-01
Summary:

One of the best cinema programmes we have been in Hongkong is being shown now at the Coronet. On Saturday night a crowded house watched Emmy Wetler [sic], the beautiful Metro Star in the suspect play 'Variety.' In addition, there is a comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-24
Summary:

Lifting Shadows' was shown at the World Theatre, where Emmy Wehlen is starring in. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-17 - 1921-09-19
Summary:

Coming shortly, Pathe presents Emmy Wehlen in 'Lifting Shadows,' a super-production in 6 reels. Watch for the opening date.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-04 - 1919-11-04
Summary:

Tonight, Metro presents beautiful Emmy Wehlen in 'The Shell Game,' also the String Band from S. S. 'Colombia.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-04 - 1919-11-06
Summary:

November 4, 5 and 6 at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., for three nights only, Emmy Wehlen in 'The Shell Game.' Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-04 - 1919-11-06
Summary:

Tonight, Metro presents Emmy Wehlen in 'The Shell Game,' also the string band from S. S. Colombia. November 4-6 remarks: Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-04 - 1919-11-04
Summary:

Once again, the Coronet has the goods! Tonight, Metro presents beautiful Emmy Wehlen in 'The Shell Game.' Also the string band from S. S. Colombia. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-04 - 1919-11-06
Summary:

November 4th, 5th and 6th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., for three nights only, Emmy Wehlen in 'The Shell Game.' Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-08 - 1921-04-09
Summary:

Emmy Wehlen in 'The Trail of the Shadow' (6 reels) and Charlie Chaplin in the reissued comedy, 'A Woman.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-23
Summary:

Variety turns are always welcome in Hongkong and the management of the World Theatre is to be congratulated on their enterprise in introducing this feature into their programme. The classical dancing by Miss Mosolowa and Mr. Gordon. Tonight, the attraction at this theatre is a film entitled…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-23 - 1920-03-27
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 p.m., Mary Miles Minter in 'Emmy of Stork's Nest' and Billy West in 'Backstage.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 13 and 14. At 9.15 p.m., 'The Daughter of the Gods.' March 27 Remarks: Ad. on 'A Daughter of the Gods'…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-23 - 1920-03-27
Summary:

Annette Kellerman in 'A Daughter of the Gods.' March 27 remarks: 'The Circus King' episodes 13 and 15. Emmy Wehlen in 'The Shell Game.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-04-08 - 1921-04-08
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Emmy Wehlen in 'The Trail of the Shadow' in 6 reels. Charlie Chaplin in the reissued comedy, 'A Woman.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-27 - 1920-03-27
Summary:

Today at 2.15 and 9.15 p.m., positively last performances of 'A Daughter of the Gods.' Usual prices. Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m., by special request, beautiful Emmy Wehlen in 'The Shell Game.' March 27 Remarks: Another ad. on page 13. Today at 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-21 - 1921-09-26
Summary:

Friday 23rd to Monday 26th at 9.15 p.m., Pathe special feature starring Emmy Wehlen, 'Lifting Shadows.' Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m., Friday, Saturday and Monday, 'The Great Game'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Trails' 12 and 13 episodes. Usual prices. Booking at…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-19
Summary:

Pathe's latest star, Emmy Wehlen, will take the leading role in the special attraction coming to the World Theatre under the title of 'Lifting Shadows.' The run of this famous film begins on Friday next. Henri Ardel is the author of the story.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-08 - 1921-04-09
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Emmy Wehlen in 'The Trail of the Shadow' in 6 reels. Also Charlie Chaplin in the reissued comedy, 'A Woman.' April 8 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. Metro presents 'The Trail of the Shadow.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-08 - 1920-12-11
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, splendid double attraction: Harold Lloyd in 'Bumping into Broadway,' Emmy Wehlen and Creighton Hale in 'His Bonded Wife' and Pathe Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-12-10
Summary:

Emmy Wehlen in 'His Bonded Wife,' a smart up-to-date comedy of society life, is but one of the attractions at the Coronet Theatre until Saturday next, the other items being a screamingly funny $100,000 comedy entitled 'Bumping Into Broadway,' featuring Harold Lloyd, and an…