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: 1909-10-06
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – Your excellent editorial note of today regarding cinematograph pictures deserves more than passing consideration. Apart altogether from the question as to whether such pictures are intended to educate or amuse the public, there remains the fact that they can be made…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-05
Summary:

An epic tale of surging passion sweeping from the wide plains of the Argentine, through the fascinating frivolities of pre-war Paris, into the blazing turmoil of the German invasion of Northern France, will be unfolded on Monday at the Star Theatre, Kowloon, in 'The Four Horsemen of the…

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Headline: At the Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-08 - 1923-11-08
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday, Mary Pickford in 'Little Lord Fauntleroy' from Frances Hodgson Burnett's famous story, scenario by Bernard McConville, photography by Charles Rosher, direction by Alfred E. Green and Jack Pickford. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-10
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-09
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-31
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-11
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-04 - 1924-11-04
Summary:

At 5.30 and 9.15, Joseph M. Schenck presents Norma Talmadge in 'Ashes of Vengeance,' a romance of France in the sixteenth century by H. B. Somerville, personally directed by Frank Lloyd. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-05 - 1925-02-07
Summary:

Today till Saturday, Baby Peggy in 'Family Secrets,' adapted from Frances Hodgson Burnett's sensational novel, 'Editha's Burglar' and Augustus Thomas' stage play 'The Burglar,' a Universal Jewel. February 7 remarks: Tomorrow, 'Trifling Women…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-05 - 1925-02-05
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Baby Peggy in 'Family Secrets,' adapted from Francis Hodgson Burnett's sensational novel, a Universal-Jewel. At ordinary price.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-05
Summary:

Hongkong folk who have read Frances Hodgson Burnett's story Ediths's Burglar, will be delighted to know that the film version, entitled 'The Family Secret' is to be screened at the Star Theatre. Those who saw 'Merry-Go-Round' at the Coronet or the Star, will be glad…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-05
Summary:

Hongkong folk who have read Francis [sic] Hodgson Burnett's story, 'Editha's Burglar,' will be delighted to know that the film version, entitled 'The Family Secret,' is to be screened at the Star Theatre. The story is given an entirely new charm by Baby Peggy. Those…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-05 - 1925-02-07
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Baby Peggy in 'Family Secrets,' adapted from Francis Hodgson Burnett's sensational novel and Augustus Thomas's stage play, a Universal-Jewel attraction. At ordinary price. February 7 Remarks; Tomorrow at 6 p.m. only, 'Thrifling…

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

Baby Peggy featured in 'The Family Secret,' which will be screened at the Star Theatre. The story is based on Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett's story 'Editha's Burglar,' or, as it was styled more briefly when adapted for the stage by Mr. Augustus Thomas, 'The…

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

Star Theatre will be screening 'The Family Secret' starring Baby Peggy, today and tomorrow. The film is based on Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett's story 'Editha's Burglar' which was adapted for the stage by Mr. Augustas Thomas by the name 'The Burglar.'

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

Admirers of the infant phenomenon of the screen, Baby Peggy Montgomery, to give her the full name under which she figures in the cast of her latest picture, 'The Family Secret,' will not be disappointed by a visit to the Star Theatre. Certainly, the little mite has never been seen to…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-07
Summary:

The Family Secret' starred by Baby Peggy, attracted large crowded at the Star Theatre. The story is based on Frances Hodgson Burnett's novel, called 'Edithe's Burglar.' Baby Peggy is likely to take the place of Marie Osborne and Zoe Hay. The picture also starred by…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-07
Summary:

Seated among the large crowd at the Star Theatre last night, which was kept in a perfect bubble of merriment at the antics of Baby Peggy, the conclusion has come to that the choice of the title of the picture, 'The Family Secret,' was a rather queer one. Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett…