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: 1925-05-27
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening 'Her Mad Bargain' featuring Anita Stewart, today. Miss Stewart plays the role of the society girl magnificently. The supporting cast includes Walter McGrail, Gertrude Astor, Arthur Edmund Carew [sic], Adele Farrington, Edmund [sic] Butterworth and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-27
Summary:

Her Mad Bargain,' which stars Anita Stewart, comes to the Queen's Theatre today. The story is based on the experiences of a young society girl. Film synopsis included. The supporting cast includes Walter McGrail, Gertrude Astor, Arthur Edmund Carew [sic], Adele Farrington, Edmund…

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-27 - 1922-11-27
Summary:

Tonight's big picture is 'Out of the Storm' from the story by Gertrude Atherton.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-06
Summary:

Anthony Hope's famous novel, Rupert of Hentzau, was visualised at the Queen's Theatre. The cast included Elaine Hammerstein, Bert Lytell, Lew Cody, Bryant Washburn, Hobart Bosworth, Claire Windsor, Irving Cummings, Mitchell Lewis, Elmo Lincoln, Marjorie Daw, Adolphe Menjou, Nigel De…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-27
Summary:

Oh Doctor!,' Reginald Denny's latest picture comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening. Also starring Mary Astor. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-26
Summary:

Her Mad Bargain,' announced as the attraction at the Queen's Theatre, tomorrow, is Anita Stewart's new First National attraction. The star's recognized ability is an actress of what is termed the sympathetic type is given full play and her fashionable wardrobe more than…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-06
Summary:

Lovers of romance enjoyed themselves thoroughly last evening when Sir Anthone [sic] Hope's famous novel, 'Rupert of Hentzau,' was visualized at the Queen's Theatre. This photodrama was directed by Victor Heerman. Imagine seeing Elaine Hammerstein, Bert Lytell, Lew Cody,…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-27 - 1925-03-28
Summary:

Oh Doctor' starring Reginald Denny with Mary Astor, Universal Jewel. Harry Leon Wilson's funniest story in the Saturday Evening Post.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-02
Summary:

The Prisoner of Zenda,' a Metro production, had a successful run last year, and it is prophesied that the Selznick Distributing Corporation's Rupert of Henizau, which opens at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow will out-distance all previous photoplay winners. Directed by Victor Heerman…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-03
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the photodrama 'Rupert of Henztau.' Huge sets were erected in the United Studio to film the wedding scenes of the photodrama. The film features Bert Lytell and Elaine Hammerstein. The story was written by Sir Anthony Hope. The production of the…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-03
Summary:

Rupert of Hentzau, which is scheduled to open at the Queen's Theatre today and of these the representation of one of Europe's most noted cathedrals was by far the largest. The Story came from Anthony Hope. The cast included Elaine Hammerstein, Bert Lytell, Lew Cody, Bryant Washburn,…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-14 - 1925-02-14
Summary:

Sunday and Monday only, Russell Simpson, Barbara Tennant and Gertrude Olmstead in 'The Shadows of Conscience' in seven reels. Picture or illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-30
Summary:

Oh Doctor!,' Reginald Denny's picture is being shown at the Coronet Theatre for the last time. Also starring Mary Astor, who played opposite to him in this Universal-Jewel production. Carl Laemmle is the producer. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-28
Summary:

Oh, Doctor!,' Reginald Denny's picture comes to the Coronet Theatre. His previous success was 'Sporting Youth' and 'The Reckless Age.' Also starring Mary Astor, who played opposite to him in this Universal-Jewel production. Carl Laemmle is the producer. Film plot…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-16
Summary:

The Ridin' Kid from Powder River,' Universal-Hoot Gibson production, which was given its first showing in the Star Theatre last night, is a motion picture story that excites interest from the beginning and maintains it quite ably. Hoot is supported by a fine cast including Gladys…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-26 - 1925-03-28
Summary:

Oh Doctor,' starring Reginald Denny, with Mary Astor, a Universal-Jewel picture, Harry Leon Wilson's funniest story in the Saturday Evening Post. Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15. Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-16 - 1925-02-16
Summary:

Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15, last chance to see Russell Simpson, Barbara Tennant and Gertrude Olmstead in 'Shadows of Conscience' in seven reels. Starting tomorrow, 'Koenigsmark.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-27
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening a comedy entitled 'Oh, Doctor!' this evening. The film features Reginald Denny who is known for his work in 'Sporting Youth' and 'The Reckless Age.' The cast also includes Mary Astor. This Universal studio attraction is presented by…

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

Many huge sets were erected for the photodrama, 'Rupert of Hentzau,' which is scheduled to open at the Queen's Theatre today. On this set, the King of Ruritania (played by Bert Lytell) was wedded to the Princess Flavia (interpreted by Elaine Hammerstein) and the ceremony was…