A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: A Glut of Films: Famous Players' Studio Stops Producing
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-11
Summary:

A New York cable states that a cessation of work in the Famous-Players Lasky studios for the announced purpose of 'deflating the motion picture industry' has surprised cinema actors. The heads of the Famous-Players declare that they have 3,000,000 pounds worth of films on hand, and…

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Headline: The Palisade: Out-of-Door-Pictures - Location Near Post Office, Kowloon
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-24 - 1916-07-24
Summary:

The Famous Players Films Co. present Arnold Daly in 'The Port of Missing Men' in 5 parts; Also screening of Australian Cartoon Gazette and Keystone Comic: 'Fatty's Finish' and 'Snookie's Disguise'

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Headline: The Palisade: Out-of-Door-Pictures - Location Near Post Office, Kowloon
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-21 - 1916-07-21
Summary:

The Famous Players Films Co. present Arnold Daly in 'The Port of Missing Men' in 5 parts; Also screening of Australian Cartoon Gazette and Keystone Comic: 'Fatty's Finish' and 'Snookie's Disguise'; Band night Saturday

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Headline: The Palisade: Out-of-Door-Pictures - Location Near Post Office, Kowloon
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-22 - 1916-07-22
Summary:

The Famous Players Films Co. present Arnold Daly in 'The Port of Missing Men' in 5 parts; Also screening of Australian Cartoon Gazette and Keystone Comic: 'Fatty's Finish' and 'Snookie's Disguise'; Band night Tonight

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Headline: The Palisade: Out-of-Door-Pictures - Location Near Post Office, Kowloon
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-25 - 1916-07-25
Summary:

Change of Programme: The Famous Players Films Co. present 'Caprice' in 4 parts featuring Mary Pickford; Also screening of 'Harry Gazette', 'Schnitz the Tailor' (Keystone), 'A Marriage for Money' and 'Oh! My Aunt'; Band night Wednesday

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Headline: The Palisade: Out-of-Door-Pictures - Location Near Post Office, Kowloon
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-26 - 1916-07-27
Summary:

Tonight's Programme: The Famous Players Films Co. present 'Caprice' in 4 parts featuring Mary Pickford; Also screening of 'Harry Gazette', 'Schnitz the Tailor' (Keystone), 'A Marriage for Money' and 'Oh! My Aunt'; Full band Tonight; Coming…

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Headline: Victoria Theatre: Another Paramount Success
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-07 - 1917-05-07
Summary:

Daniel Frohman presents Mary Pickford in 'Rags', story by Edith Barnard Delano, produced by Famous Players Film Co.; Pictures included

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Headline: Film Rivalry: Well-known Company Sued
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-12
Summary:

The Vitagraph Company of America Inc., have filed a suit in the United States District Court in New York alleging restraint of trade and claiming £1,200,000 as compensation against the Famous Players-Lasky Corporation. The plaintiffs claim that the defendants have used unfair means to exclude…

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Headline: Amusement without Discomfort.': See the Palisade - Out of Door Pictures Location Near Post Office, Kowloon
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-30 - 1916-09-30
Summary:

The Famous Players Company presents 'The Prisoner of Zenda' in 4 parts; a screaming comedy 'My Friend from India' in 3 parts; 'The Cowboy and the Outlaw'; 'A Tale of the West.'

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Headline: The Palisade: Out-of-Door-Pictures - Location Near Post Office, Kowloon
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-30 - 1916-10-02
Summary:

Screening of 'The Prisoner of Zenda' by the Famous Players Co., 'My Friend From India', 'The Cowboy and the Outlaw' and 'A Tale of the West'

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Headline: The Coronet: Tel. No. 1743.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-16 - 1919-01-18
Summary:

January 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th, the Famous Players' fine production, 'The Daughter of MacGregor' and 'Nearly a Deserter.'

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Headline: The Palisade: Out-of-Door-Pictures - Location Near Post Office, Kowloon
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-19 - 1916-09-21
Summary:

Screening of 'Leah Kleschina' by Famous Players Co. featuring Charlotte Nillson, 'Pawns in the Game of Life' by Universal Company, 'Getting His Man' by the Biscon Co.; Comedies: 'A Gentleman of Fashion' and 'Alkali Ike's Love Affair'

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Headline: Kathlyn Williams in The East: Noted Film Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-25
Summary:

For the sake of 'rest and new ideas,' Kathlyn Williams, an American motion picture star and originator of the serial motion picture film, has come to the Orient, arriving in Shanghai by the Pacific Mail steamer Golden State. Kathlyn Williams' husband, Mr. Charles Eyton, the…

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Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-16 - 1919-01-18
Summary:

January 16-19. The Famous Players fine production, 'The Daughter of MacGregor' and 'Nearly a Deserter.'

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Headline: Fakes on the Film: Daredevil Stuff Mostly Real – Secrets of Kinema
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-16
Summary:

Monroe Lathrop divulges in the Los Angeles Times a few secrets which, says the Literary Digest of New York, will satisfy curiosity and yet not injure the motion-picture industry. Bryant Washburn's 'The Six Best Cellars,' Famous Players-Lasky Company and Mary Pickford's '…

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Headline: The Coronet: Tel. No. 1743.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-17 - 1919-01-18
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. to 7.45 p.m., special engagement of the Pilipino string band and a splendid picture programme including the charming 5-part Famous Players' production, 'The Daughter of MacGregor' (which will be screened at 6 p.m.). Usual prices.

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Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-18 - 1919-01-18
Summary:

See the complete show consisting of a splendid picture programme including the charming 5-part Famous Players' production 'The Daughter of MacGregor.' Usual prices.

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Headline: The Coronet: Tel. No. 1743
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-17 - 1919-01-18
Summary:

Tonight, the Famous Players' fine production 'The Daughter of MacGregor' and 'Nearly a Deserter.' January 18 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. 4.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m., drop in at any time from 4.30 to 6.30 and see the complete show consisting of a splendid picture programme…

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-07-26 - 1916-07-27
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) Change of programme. 'Caprice' in 4 parts, featuring Mary Pickford, by The Famous Players Films Co. Pictures including 'Harry Gazette' and 'Schnitz, The Tailor' (by Keystone). Comics including 'Oh! My…

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Headline: Amusement without Discomfort.': See the Palisade - Out of Door Pictures Location Near Post Office, Kowloon
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-19 - 1916-09-21
Summary:

A powerful production by the Famous Players Co. 'Leah Kleschina' [sic] in 4 reels, featuring Charlotte [sic] Nillson; 'Pawns in the Game of Life,' a two reel drama by the Universal Company; 'Getting His Man,' cowboy drama by the Bison Co.; 'A Gentleman of…