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: 1925-05-11
Summary:

The management of the Star Theatre has engaged for a short season the Lee White Company. The opening show was last night when the Company successfully produced 'Bran Bie.' Lee White was as charming as she always is. Gus McNaughton, the comedian, all gave of their best and contributed…

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

Kowloon audiences are enjoying the visit of the Lee White Company and are turning up in good number to the Star Theatre. The programme last night was 'Back Again' and throughout the performance, the audience was kept in excellent humour. Miss Lee White was seen in a part which was…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-28 - 1923-12-28
Summary:

A Benjamin B. Hampton production, 'The Killer,' adapted from the novel by Stewart Edward White, with an all-star cast with Tod Sloan, Claire Adams, Frank Campeau, Jack Conway, Frankie Lee and Edward Peil.

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Headline: A Killer
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-27
Summary:

The Killer' the Benjamin B. Hampton-Pathe feature is showing in the World Theatre. The film was directed by Howard Hickman and interpreted by a cast headed by Frank Campeau, Claire Adams, Jack Conway, little Frankie Lee, Tod Sloan, Edward Peil, Milton Ross, Frank Hayes. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-27
Summary:

A killer of fiction, not history, is introduced in Benjamin B. Hampton's picturization of Stewart Edward White's novel, 'The Killer.' It is showing at the World Theatre today, with Frank Campeau interpreting the role. The action of 'The Killer' takes place in Los…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-04
Summary:

No expense has been spared by Producer David Kirkland to make 'The Barefoot Boy,' which opens at the World Theatre tomorrow. 'The Barefoot Boy' is based on a poem of the same name by John Greenleaf Whittier, dean of New England poets. Film synopsis included. Frankie Lee is a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-18 - 1924-11-18
Summary:

The Signal Tower' starring Virginia Valli with Wallace Beery, Rockliffe Fellowes and Frankie Darro.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-11
Summary:

The Lee White Co. opened to a good house, at the Star Theatre last night. As usual Lee White and Clay Smith were life of the show. Tonight the company is showing the 'Girl for the Boy' a sparkling comedy of the best kind.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-01
Summary:

Such was the good fortune of some 50 Los Angeles youngsters who were given an opportunity to work in the Gasnier production of 'The Hero,' to be shown at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow. The leading actors in the film are Gaston Glass, the 'Hero,' Barbara La Marr, John…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-03 - 1925-12-04
Summary:

This is the only amusement park in Hongkong and is decorated with ancient Chinese architecture and attractive Chinese art. The natural scenery of the place itself is excellent. There are many very old trees on the top of the hill which are decorated with thousands of coloured bulbs at night. A…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-05 - 1925-12-21
Summary:

This is the only amusement park in Hongkong situated on East Point and is decorated with ancient Chinese architecture and attractive Chinese art. The natural scenery of the place itself is excellent. There are many very old trees on the top of the hill which are decorated with thousands of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-06 - 1921-09-07
Summary:

Lila Lee in 'The Cruise of the Makebelieves.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-12
Summary:

Tonight the Lee White Co. brings their performance at the Star Theatre. The company will proceed to Manila and then to Australia.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-27
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening a Benjamin B. Hampton production 'The Killer' which is inspired from Stewart Edward White's novel. The film features Claire Adams, who is famous for her work with little Frankie Lee of 'The Westerners' and 'The Miracle Man.' The…

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Headline: The Killer'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-29
Summary:

From the beginning to the end of 'The Killer,' the Benjamin B. Hampton Pathe feature show for the last time at the World Theatre today, there is not a single moment in which you can lean back in your seat and let out the breath pent up by its thrills. No one but a Stewart Edward White…

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

Another large audience attended the Star Theatre last night when the Lee White Company gave their last performance in Hongkong. The programme consisted of a number of items from the company's repertoire. The items of Sefton and McNaughton appealed to the audience most but Lee White was also…

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-06 - 1921-09-07
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.45 and 9.15, Lila Lee in 'The Cruise of the Make-Believes.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-06 - 1921-09-07
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15, Lila Lee in 'The Cruise of the Make-Believes.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-03
Summary:

The well-known West End Revue Stars, Miss Lee White in association with Mr. Clay Smith, with their original London Company which appeared last summer at the Queen's Theatre, Shaftsbury Avenue, commence their Hongkong season at the Theatre Royal tonight. The opening production tonight and…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-30 - 1923-07-30
Summary:

Tonight only, Monte Blue and Lila Lee in 'Rustling a Bride.'