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: 1920-01-19 - 1920-01-20
Summary:

Has the time come yet for a continuous performance theatre in Hongkong, similar to those in all the big cities of Europe and America? We wish to find out! On Wednesday, therefore, from 2.30 to 11.30 p.m., there will be a continuous performance. Tea and cakes will be served free to everyone…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-21 - 1920-01-21
Summary:

Continuous performance from 2.30 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. Timetable: 2.30 p.m., Paramount pictograph; 2.45 p.m., Madame Petrova in 'Extravagance' in 5 parts; 4 p.m., Billy West in 'The Pest'; 4.30 p.m., a conference of dogdom; 4.45 p.m., Jerry in 'Beech Nuts' [sic]; 5 p.m…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-21 - 1920-01-21
Summary:

Continuous performance from 2.30 p.m. to 11.30 p.m.: 4.45 p.m. Jerry in 'Beechnuts [sic]'; 5 p.m., Harold Lockwood in 'The Haunted Pyjamas' in 5 parts; 6.05 p.m., Billy West in 'The Candy Kid'; 6.35 p.m. Norma Talmage in 'Panthea'; 8 p.m., Christy [sic]…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-04 - 1920-03-10
Summary:

Wives of Men' is a picture that will captivate you. March 4 remarks: Florence Reed in 'Wives of Men.' Harold Lloyd in 'Be My Wife.' March 5 remarks: George B. Seitz who directed and produced the many big and successful Pearl White - Pathe serials in his own production…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-06 - 1920-03-06
Summary:

George B. Seitz and Marguerite Curtot [sic] in 'Bound and Gagged' episode 1 'The Wager,' episode 2 'Overboard.' Florence Reed in 'Wives of Men.' Matinee: Gladys Hulette in 'Pots and Pans Peggy.'

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-08 - 1920-03-12
Summary:

Gladys Hulette in 'Pots and Pans Peggy.' Miss Olga Steffanovich in her latest classical dance. George B. Seitz and Marguerite Curtot [sic] in 'Bound and Gagged.' episode 1 - 'The Wager' and episode 2 'Overboard.' March 11 and 12 remarks: 'Bound and…

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-03 - 1922-06-03
Summary:

The Son of Wallingford,' a big special production wil all-star cast. Written and directed by Lillian and George Randolph Chester. Film plot and illustration included. Showing for the first time in China on Sunday, June 4th, at The Coronet.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-03 - 1922-06-03
Summary:

The Son of Wallingford,' a big special production with all-star cast, written and directed by Lillian and George Randolph Chester. Showing for first time in China on Sunday, June 4th. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-03
Summary:

The Son of Wallingford' is tomorrow's Coronet attraction. Their story is created by George Randolph Chester. Plot and production summary included.

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-03 - 1922-06-03
Summary:

A big special production, 'The Son of Wallingford' with an all-star cast, written and directed by Lillian and George Randolph Chester. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-05
Summary:

The Son of Wallingford' is today's Coronet attraction. The two main characters in the film, J. Rufus Wallingford and Blackie Daw, are created by Mr. George Randolph Chester. It is stated that they seem to have stepped from between the pages of the magazines in which 'Get Rich…

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-05
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is currently screening 'The Son of Wallingford,' directed by Mr. George Randolph Chester. Film synopsis included.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-13 - 1923-09-13
Summary:

The Son of Wallingford,' a big special production with all-star cast, written and directed by Lillian and George Randolph Chester. Illustration included.

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-14
Summary:

Jimmy Wallingford, son of the famous but notorious J. Rufus Wallingford, of 'Get Rich Quick' fame, is the main character in the film offering at The Star tonight. Mr. Randolph Chester, the author of the Wallingford stories, decided to let Jimmy grow up, and in 'The Son of…

15
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-07-22 - 1925-07-24
Summary:

Today at all shows, Mr. and Mrs. George Randolph Chester's immortal story, 'The Son of Wallingford' in 8 reels. Added attraction: 'Vod-a-Vil' (a first-class comedy in two reels). Usual prices.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-07-22 - 1925-07-24
Summary:

Today at all shows, Mr. and Mrs. George Randolph Chester's 'The Son of Wallingford' in 8 reels. Added attraction: 'Vod-a-Vil' and first-class comedy in 2 reels. Usual prices.