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: 1919-12-31
Summary:

When Ouida Bergere, the author of 'The Profiteers,' the five-act photodrama, which is Fannie Ward's latest emotional vehicle, was writing this story. Film synopsis included. It opens three days run at the Victoria Theatre on New Year's Night.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-09
Summary:

The featuring attraction at the Hongkong Theatre today and Monday is a picturization of Eleanor H. Porter's novel, 'Dawn.' It is a Blackton production starring Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon, Fanny Rice, Gus Alexander, Eddie Dunn, Margaret Barry and others.

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-13 - 1921-08-18
Summary:

The Son of Tarzan' in 4 installments, commencing Sunday, August 14th when episodes 1, 2 and 3 will be screened. This is more than a serial; it is Edgar Rice Burroughe's [sic] best story.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-23 - 1919-05-31
Summary:

The most stupendous attraction ever offered: 'Tarzan of the Apes' to be followed by 'The Romance of Tarzan.' May 24 remarks: 'Tarzan of the Apes' by Edgar Rice Burroughs. May 28 remarks: Film plot included.

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

Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon appear at the Hongkong Theatre today and Monday in their second Blackton production for distribution by Pathe. It is 'Dawn,' a photo-dramatisation of the novel of the same name by Eleanor H. Porter, author of 'Pollyanna,' 'The Road to…

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-13 - 1921-08-26
Summary:

By general request, Kowloon Theatre will show 'The Son of Tarzan.' It is more than a serial; it is Edgar Rice Burroughs' best story. August 15 & 16 Remarks: Episodes 1, 2 and 3. August 17 & 18 Remarks: Episodes 4, 5, 6 and 7. August 26 Remarks: Episodes 8, 9, 10 & 11.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-15 - 1920-01-15
Summary:

Commencing Friday 16th January, 1920, Fannie Ward in 'The Yellow Ticket.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-29 - 1919-12-30
Summary:

Pathe presents Fannie Ward in 'The Profiteers,' extra selected photoplay. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-08
Summary:

Our Better Selves,' the Fannie Ward Extra Selected Star Photoplay [sic] will be presented at the Victoria Theatre tomorrow night. Film synopsis included. Fannie Ward also had a powerful leading role in her previous work, such as 'Common Clay' and 'The Cry of the Weak,'…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-30 - 1919-12-31
Summary:

Pathe presents Fannie Ward in 'The Profiteers,' an after-the-war drama in five thrilling acts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-08
Summary:

Dawn,' one of the Eleanor H. Porter's most widely read novels, is the attraction at the Hongkong Theatre tomorrow. The producer of the film is J. Stuart Blackton, and in it, Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon are starred. Stanley Olmstead adapted the story to the screen. Harry Davenport…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-30
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-19 - 1921-03-22
Summary:

Fannie Ward, the famous emotional screen star in an after-the-war drama, 'The Profiteers,' in 5 thrilling reels.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-09
Summary:

Our Better Selves,' the latest Fannie Ward feature, plays at the Victoria Theatre tonight. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-24
Summary:

There will be a special matinee at the Hongkong Theatre, by special request repeating a Paramount drama 'Tennesee's Pardner' featuring Fannie Ward in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-19 - 1921-03-22
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Fannie Ward in an after-the-war drama, 'The Profiteers' in 5 reels.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-12-15 - 1925-12-16
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, William Fox presents 'It Is the Law,' from the stage play by Elmer L. Rice, based on the story by Hayden Talbot, a J. Gordon Edwards production. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-19 - 1920-01-19
Summary:

The famous Russian musicians Knox Brothers, The Kings of the Whistlers at the Victoria Theatre tonight. Also, Fannie Ward in 'The Yellow Ticket.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-19
Summary:

Fannie Ward will be seen at Hongkong Theatre in an after-the-war drama 'The Profiteers,' and the picture will run on till Tuesday night.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-15 - 1925-12-16
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, William Fox presents 'It Is the Law,' from the stage play by Elmer L. Rice, based on the story by Hayden Talbot, a J. Gordon Edwards production. Illustration included.