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: 1924-02-29
Summary:

Herbert Rawlinson is to be seen in a role far afield from the type in which he is so well-known, at the Coronet. The Universal star makes his bow to the motion picture public in the role of a knight of the squared circle. The title of the play is 'The Victor.' Film plot included. The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-22
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening 'Riders Up,' this evening. The story is adapted from Gerald Beaumont's famous racing yearn. It comes from the Universal Studio and the cast includes Creighton Hale, George Cooper, Robert Brower, Kate Price and Ethel Shannon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-22
Summary:

Universal's latest picture, 'Riders Up,' to be shown at the Star Theatre commencing this evening, was adopted from the Red Book Magazine story, 'When Johnny Comes Marching Home,' by Gerald Beaumont. It is a story of race track life and the hero of a 'tout.'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-21
Summary:

Carl Laemmle, president of Universal Pictures, announced at the time he signed Jack Dempsey, the heavy-weight champion of the world, to appear in a special series of ten features titled 'Fight and Win,' for the role of 'tiger' Jack O'Day, created by Gerard Beaumont. The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-13
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-14
Summary:

Tomorrow, Star Theatre is going to host Miss Tina Gerald and Mr. Tom Fenwick. An all comedy program is announced with one exception 'The Intruder.' Booking is at Moutrie's and the Star Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-13
Summary:

Commencing today, Queen's Theatre will be screening 'Love in the Dark' featuring Viola Dana. Harry Beaumont directed the comedy-drama for Metro.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-15
Summary:

Miss Tina Gerald and Mr. Tom Fenwick will give their performance in 'The Intruder' at the Star Theatre one more time. The remaining three, 'Only Amateurs,' 'Stiffy Wins' and 'Unwilling Wilfred,' which provoked roars at Theatre Royal last week, were also…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-03 - 1924-06-05
Summary:

Commencing 3rd to 5th June at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro announces Viola Dana in 'Seeing's Believing,' a Harry Beaumont production. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-03 - 1924-06-05
Summary:

Commencing 3rd to 5th June at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro announces Viola Dana in 'Seeing's Believing,' a Harry Beaumont production. Usual prices. Booking at theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-03 - 1924-06-05
Summary:

Commencing 3rd to 5th June at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro announces Viola Dana in 'Seeing's Believing,' a Harry Beaumont production. Usual prices. Booking at Theatre.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-21 - 1919-07-24
Summary:

Tonight, all British programme including Nat Gould's famous racing drama 'A Turf Conspiracy' featuring Violet Hopson and Gerald Ames. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-05-12 - 1915-05-14
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Foreign Princess', 'His First Law Suit', 'Gerald's Love Affair' and 'A Fishy Affair'; Orchestra in attendance

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-21 - 1919-07-21
Summary:

Tonight, Violet Hopson and Gerald Ames, England's leading cinema stars in the big Broadwest production, 'A Turf Conspiracy,' founded on Nat Gould's famous racing story of the same name.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-10
Summary:

Sure Fire Flint,' featuring Johnny Hines, begins a four-days engagement at the Queen's Theatre. The story is adapted from same story name appeared in Ace High Magazine, written by Gerald C. Duffy. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-22
Summary:

The show at the Coronet is especially interesting as being the first big British production to be brought to Hongkong, including pictures from Violet Hopson and Gerald Ames. 'A Truf Conspiracy' founded on Nat Gould's famous sporting story.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-02
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening a Warner Brothers classic entitled 'Main Street,' the film version of Sinclair Lewis' novel. The film is directed by Harry Beaumont and stars Florence Vidor and Monte Blue.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-21 - 1919-0721
Summary:

July 21, 22, 23 and 24, at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., all British programme, including Nat Gould's famous racing drama, 'A Turf Conspiracy,' featuring Violet Hopson and Gerald Ames. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-21 - 1919-07-24
Summary:

July 21st, 22nd, 23rd and 24th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., all British programme, including Nat Gould's famous racing drama, 'A Turf Conspiracy' featuring Violet Hopson and Gerald Ames. Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-01 - 1924-07-01
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, 2 days only, Samuel Goldwyn presents Tom Moore in 'Officer 666,' the notable stage success by Augustin MacHugh and Winchell Smith, directed by Harry Beaumont. Also Baby Peggy in 'Such Is Life' and Topical Budget. Illustration included.