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: 1925-02-28
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the Goldwyn melodrama 'A Blind Bargain.' The film features Lon Chaney. The cast also includes Jacqueline Logan, Raymond McKee, Fontaine La Rue, Virginia Madison. The ballroom scene is the film is of special beauty. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-28
Summary:

There is a new screen thrill to be had from Goldwyn's melodramatic thriller, 'A Blind Bargain,' which was seen for the first time in Hongkong at the Queen's Theatre last night. Lon Chaney contributes two marvellous bits of acting as the half-mad surgeon. Others in the cast…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-15
Summary:

Mildred Harris, who starred in popular pictures such as 'The Price of a Good Time' and 'A Doctor and the Woman,' will be seen at the Hongkong Theatre today in her latest Universal-Jewel production 'Borrowed Clothes.' She is supported by Lewis J. Cody, Edward J. Peel…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-02
Summary:

The screen version of 'La La Lucille,' starring Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran, was shown at the World Theatre last night. It is an adaption of Fred Jackson's recent New York stage success. The stars are supported mainly by Anne Cornwall, Gladys Walton and Dorothy [sic] Wolbert. Film…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-19 - 1917-05-22
Summary:

Screening of 'La Phalene' featuring Lyda Borelli

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-01 - 1921-11-03
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Eddie Lyons & Lee Moran in 'La La Lucille,' in 5 parts. Matinees: 5.15 p.m., Wallace Reid in 'The Source.' 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 4 & 5 episodes of 'King of Circus.' Usual prices. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-19 - 1917-05-22
Summary:

Tonight, a great sensational drama 'La Phalene' in 8 parts, featuring of famous cinema star 'Lyda Borelli.'

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Headline: Laura La Plante
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-11
9
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-31 - 1921-11-03
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., 'La La Lucille,' a special comedy attraction featuring Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran in 5 parts. Matinee: 5.15 p.m., Wallace Reid in 'The Source'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 4th and 5th episodes of 'King of Circus' [sic]. Popular prices. Booking at Messrs…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-16 - 1922-03-17
Summary:

Commencing Friday, the 17th instant, 'Madonnas and Men,' the gigantic masterpiece of the year with an all star cast including Edmund Lowe, Evan Burroughs Fontaine, Anders Randolf, Faire Binney, Gustav von Seyffertitz, Raye Dean. Usual prices. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-04
Summary:

Verdi's 'La Traviata,' from Dumas' 'Lady of the Camelias,' was presented to a well-filled house at the Star Theatre by the Grand Italian Opera Company last night. Opera review included. Tonight, the company present 'Faust.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-01 - 1921-11-03
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., a special comedy attraction featuring Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran, 'La La Lucille' in 5 parts. Matinee: 5.15 p.m., Wallace Reid in 'The Source'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 4th and 5th episodes of 'King of Circus,' an animal super-serial in 18 episodes.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-14
Summary:

The Grand Italian Opera Company opened a short season at the Star Theatre last evening, with a splendid performance of Puccini's famous opera 'La Boheme.' The occasion was rendered notable by the debut of Madame Ambroso. In turn, tonight the Company will give a performance of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-02
Summary:

La La Lucille,' the star film now showing at the World Theatre, is one long laugh from start to finish. With such names as Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran in the cast, the acting is bound to be good. Film synopsis included. The programme also includes some minor films, with the usual Pathe's…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-15 - 1922-03-15
Summary:

Madonnas and Men,' the gigantic masterpiece of the year, with an all-star cast, including Edmund Lowe, Even Burroughs Fontaine, Anders Randolf, Faire Binney, Gustav von Seyffertitz and Raye Dean, scene from the B. A. Rolfe production, produced by Jans Pictures Inc. Watch the opening date.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-08 - 1921-11-10
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Jack Sherrill & Mable Withee in 'Once to Every Man,' in 6 parts, Comedies and Pathe News. Matinees: 5.15 p.m., 'La La Lucille.' 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 6 & 7 episodes of 'King of Circus.' Usual prices. Booking at Messrs.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-02 - 1924-08-09
Summary:

Laura La Plante in 'Excitement.' Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-09 - 1921-11-10
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Jack Sherrill and Mabel Withee in 'Once to Every Man' in 6 parts. Also Comedies and Pathe News. Matinees: 5.15 p.m., 'La La Lucille'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'King of Circus' [sic] episodes 6 and 7. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. Tel…

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Headline: Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-12-29 - 1925-12-30
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Barbara La Marr in 'Strangers of the Night.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-11-13
Summary:

Another famous opera of Puccini's La Boheme was given to an appreciative audience at the Star Theatre last night. The plot of the opera included. The splendid rendering was given by Signorina Aurelia Lauro.