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: 1925-05-13
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the First National Attraction 'The Seventh Day' featuring Richard Barthelmess and Louise Huff. The cast includes Frank Losee, Leslie Stowe, Anne Cornwall, who is remembered for her performance to Lionel Barrymore in 'The Copperhead' and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-14
Summary:

The Seventh Day' is good enough entertainment for the seventh day and all the other six. Richard Barthelmess, who won his sensational spurs as a star with 'Tol'able David,' has followed it up with a picture of unusual interest. Its opening at the Queen's Theatre…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-29
Summary:

A brief synopsis of the enthralling story contained in 'The World Aflame,' the Frank Keenan special production which opens its run tonight at the Coronet.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-22
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-08 - 1924-11-08
Summary:

Tonight till Monday, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Kid,' 'Felix Loses Out' (Prizma Colour) and our own Topical. Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-13
Summary:

In 'The Seventh Day,' the First National Attraction coming to the Queen's Theatre today, in which Richard Barthelmess is starred, a contrast between the lives of people who think that toil is the panacea for all troubles and the butterfly type of people found today in the cities,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-14
Summary:

Frank Mayo, and his supporting players were in the screen drama entitled 'Dr. Jim' which will be shown at the World Theatre this weekend. The film directed by William Worthington, written by Eugene B. Lewis based on the original story of Stuart Paton. Other than this, the programme…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-16 - 1923-01-16
Summary:

George Arliss in 'Disraeli,' from his celebrated stage success by Louis N. Parker, directed by Henry Kolker, supported by a cast comprising Louise Huff, Mrs. George Arliss, Reginald Denny, Frank Losee, Margaret Dale, Henry Carvill, Noel Radcliff, Fred J. Nicholls and Noel Tearle.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-08
Summary:

Today's attraction at the Coronet Theatre promises to be one of the most interesting feature films which has been presented on the local screen for many a long day. Entitled 'The Master Man,' it shows a combination of intrigue and tragedy. The original story is by F. X. James, and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-31 - 1920-03-31
Summary:

For one night only. Charlie Chaplin in 'Shoulder Arms.' Also Harold Lloyd in 'Luke Loses Patients' [sic]. March 31 remarks: Final episode of 'Bound and Gagged.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-22
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-31 - 1920-03-31
Summary:

For one night only, tonight at 9.15 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in 'Shoulder Arms.' Also Harold Lloyd in 'Luke Loses Patients.' 5.15 p.m., final episodes of 'Bound and Gagged.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-31 - 1920-03-31
Summary:

Tonight, for one night only, Charlie Chaplin in 'Shoulder Arms.' Also Harold Lloyd in 'Luke Loses Patients.' Prices as usual. March 31 Remarks: Another ad. on page 13. 5.15 p.m., final episodes of 'Bound and Gagged.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-16
Summary:

(By Lincoln Quarberg for the S. C. M. Post) Hollywood, April 27 – The movie kiss is losing its kick and directors are turning to more effective devices to register romance in the films. Even the famous fadeout at the last foot of film, when hero and heroine translate the happy ending in terms of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-12-04
Summary:

Film actress Miss Hettie Payne sued the Holmfirth Production Company under an agreement to take the leading part in the cinema play entitled 'Paula.' Miss Payne said she began as a film actress with the Hepworth Company five years ago and got noticed after her parts in 'White Star…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-13 - 1918-04-13
Summary:

Tonight, fine programme, Pearl White and Warner Oland in 'The Fatal Ring,' episode 9 and episode 10. Also Harold Loyd [sic] in 'Lonesome Luke Loses Patients.' Sunday 6 p.m., by many requests, 'The Cigarette Girl,' a Gold Rooster play featuring Gladys Hulette. Don…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-12
Summary:

Richard Barthelmess in his second starring venture to be distributed by Associated First National Pictures, Inc., 'The Seventh Day,' will be the attraction at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow. The young star has a different role from his part in 'Tol'able David.' Frank…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-26 - 1913-03-28
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Madcap Molly', 'A Strange Peacemaking', 'The Glory of Wiffles' and 'Losing His Head', Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic; Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Violet Bonetta

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-08 - 1921-09-10
Summary:

Frank Keenan in 'Brothers Divided.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-04 - 1923-01-04
Summary:

Frank Keenan in 'The Bells.'