A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-28
Summary:

Patrons of the Kowloon Theatre are in for a good time during the next four nights when the management is running a series of especially attractive films. This evening D. W. Griffith's masterpiece 'The Idol Dancer' is being screened, followed by Marshall Neilan's 'Don…

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-28
Summary:

D. W. Griffith masterpiece 'The Idol Dancer' and Marshall Neilan's 'Don't Ever Marry,' 'Trumpet Island,' a truly remarkable Vitagraph production, and Hepworth's 'Once aboard the Lugger,' will all be screened in the Kowloon Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-28 - 1921-09-28
Summary:

Wednesday, September 28, a D. W. Griffith's masterpiece, 'The Idol Dancer.' Thursday, September 29, Marshall Neilan's 'Don't Ever Marry.' Friday, September 30, Vitagraph's big production, 'Trumpet Island.' Saturday, October 1, Hepworth's all…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-29
Summary:

Four of the best pictures screened in Kowloon Theatre are being shown. D. W. Griffith's 'The Idol Dancer' was shown last night. Tonight 'Don't ever Marry,' from the producer of 'Daddy Longlegs,' Marshall Neilan, and 'The River's End' and…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-29 - 1925-05-29
Summary:

Tomorrow at all shows, Inspiration Pictures Inc., Chas. H. Duell, Jr. presents Lillian Gish in the Henry King production of 'The White Sister,' from F. Marion Crawford's novel. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-29
Summary:

Lillian Gish appears in 'The White Sister,' based on F. Marion Crawford's story, which opens at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow for a week's run. John Barrymore has acclaimed Miss Gish as the one actress who carries the supreme tradition of Bernhardt and Duse to the screen…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-30
Summary:

The White Sister,' starring Lillian Gish, will have its premiere at the Queen's Theatre today. The story was taken from F. Marion Crawford's famous novel. Lillian Gish has been appeared in 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Way Down East,' 'Hearts of the World…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-30
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the Inspiration production 'The White Sister' featuring Lillian Gish who plays the role of Sister Angela, today. The story of this Metro release was taken from a novel by F. Marion Crawford. The film was filmed entirely in Italy and Northern…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-01
Summary:

The White Sister,' in which Lillian Gish is now appearing at the Queen's Theatre, is a perfect visualization of F. Marion Crawford's widely read story. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-01
Summary:

The Henry King production of 'The White Sister,' in which Lilian Gish is now appearing at the Queen's Theatre, is a perfect visualization of F. Marion Crawford's widely read story, told in all its dramatic intensity and filmed in Italy against the beautiful backgrounds…

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

The White Sister,' starring by Lillian Gish, is now showing at the Queen's Theatre. This film is based on F. Marion Crawford's story. The Director took a company to Italy for this great production.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-02
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is screening 'The White Sister' which is based on F. Marion Crawford's novel and is directed by Mr. King. The film stays original to the story and exhibits some exquisite settings and quality photography. The film features Miss Gish. Film synopsis included.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-02
Summary:

Miss Gish is magnificent! No actress of this generation on stage or screen has carried the flame of sheer genius into her acting as does the frail little star of 'The White Sister,' now showing at the Queen's Theatre. In filming F. Marion Crawford's story, Director King took…