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: 1925-12-29 - 1925-12-31
Summary:

D. W. Griffith presents 'Sally of the Sawdust' with Carol Dempster and W. C. Fields, adapted by Forrest Halsey from a story by Dorothy Donnelly. Illustration included.

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Headline: Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-29 - 1925-12-30
Summary:

D. W. Griffith presents 'Sally of the Sawdust' with Carol Dempster and W. C. Fields, adapted by Forrest Halsey from a story by Dorothy Donnelly. Starting today at ordinary prices. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-15
Summary:

Star Theatre's feature attraction 'Society Snobs,' starred Vivian Forrester. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-26
Summary:

A porter at Paddington Station had one of the surprises of his life recently. A taxi-cab drew up near him, and the passenger threw out a suitcase into the street and lurched from the cab. He was a young fellow and looked the worse for drink. Reeling up to the driver, he pushed a couple of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-24 - 1919-12-27
Summary:

Tonight, Oliver Morosco presents Myrtle Stedman and Forrest Stanley in 'The Wild Olive,' an intense and fascinating love story in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-24 - 1919-12-29
Summary:

December 24th, 25th and 26th, Oliver Morosco presents Myrtle Stedman and Forrest Stanley in 'The Wild Olive,' an intense and fascinating love story in five parts. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-15
Summary:

Gorgeous settings, picturesque scenery and a capable cast combine to make 'Society Snobs,' the latest feature film showing at the Star Theatre. Conway Tearle plays the part of Carilo. He falls in love with Vivian Forrester, a daughter of the idle rich. Film plot included. Altogether…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-18 - 1924-08-18
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Wednesday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, James Kirkwood and Ann Forrest in 'The Great Impersonation,' a Paramount picture. The Star: Last time today at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Hoot Gibson in 'Ride for Your Life.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-18 - 1924-08-18
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Wednesday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., James Kirkwood and Ann Forrest in 'The Great Impersonation,' a Paramount picture. The Star: Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Hoot Gibson in 'Ride for Your Life.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-31
Summary:

The House That Jazz Built,' in which Wanda Hawley takes the leading role, is being shown at the World Theatre tonight. Miss Hawley is supported by Forrest Stanley and Gladys George. In turn, Paul Perry handles the photography. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-21 - 1924-06-21
Summary:

Bavu,' a great cast of favourites headed by Estelle Taylor, Forrest Stanley, Sylvia Breamer, Wallace Beery of 'Robin Hood,' Josef Swickard of 'The Four Horsemen' and Martha Mattox.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-10
Summary:

Advance reports speak exceedingly highly of the big picture 'Forbidden Fruit,' which will be shown at the Star Theatre shortly. Cecil de Mille, the producer, has achieved a big reputation as a maker of natural films. Agnes Ayres, the star who knows well how to wear elegant clothes, is…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-20 - 1924-08-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Last time today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., James Kirkwood and Ann Forrest in 'The Great Impersonation. ' The Star: Today only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Mack Sennett presents Ben Turpin in 'The Shriek of Araby.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-02
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-20 - 1924-08-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Last time today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, James Kirkwood and Ann Forrest in 'The Great Impersonation,' a Paramount picture. The Star: Today only at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Mack Sennett presents Ben Turpin in 'The Shriek of Araby.'

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

Myrtle Stedman and Marguerite De La Motte in 'The Famous Mrs. Fair,' a Metro picture. Also James Kirkwood and Ann Forrest in 'The Great Impersonation,' a Paramount picture from the novel by E. Philips Oppenheim.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-02
Summary:

Motion picture-goers who went to the Queen's Theatre yesterday to see the first showing of 'The Greater Claim,' in which Alice Lake stars, were unanimous in their expressions of approval and pleasure. This is a great picture, adapted from the Izola Forrester-Mann Page original…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-28 - 1924-06-28
Summary:

Bavu' with a combination of superb cast: Wallace Beery, Estelle Taylor, Forrest Stanley, Sylvia Breamer and Josef Swickard. Don't miss seeing it last showing today. Sunday, Hoot Gibson in '40-Horse Hawkins.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-27 - 1924-06-27
Summary:

Bavu,' Universal-Jewel's most exciting mystery thriller ever made, with a great cast of favourites headed by Estelle Taylor, Forrest Stanley, Sylvia Breamer, Wallace Beery of 'Robin Hood,' Josef Swickard of 'The Four Horsemen' and Martha Mattox.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-30
Summary:

Frank Mayor's vigorous screen personality will exert an unusual magnetism at the Hongkong Theatre today when the popular star makes his first local appearance in 'The Blazing Trail,' a Universal photodrama. It was written by Mann Page and Izola Forrester and adapted to the screen…