A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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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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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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: 1913-07-21
Summary:

Films of Sir J. Forbes-Robertson and Miss Gertrude Elliott have been taken by the Gaumont Film Hire Service. Most of the scenes were 'staged' in the studio. It is stated that 'Hamlet,' when completed, will be about a mile long, and will cost about 10,000 pounds.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-26
Summary:

Adapted from 'The Tower of Ivory,' the famous novel by Gertrude Atherton, 'Out of the Storm' continues to be shown at the Coronet Theatre. Produced by Samuel Goldwyn and Rex Beach, this photoplay is one of the finest filmed by the Eminent Authors concern.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-10
Summary:

At the Kowloon Theatre, there will be shown a five-reel subject 'Brothers Divided' written by Gertrude Andrews, which features Frank Keenan. The work of Wallace MacDonald and Ruth Langston is commendable.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-18 - 1925-05-19
Summary:

Today to Wednesday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Corinne Griffith and Conway Tearle in 'Black Oxen,' a First National picture, adapted from Gertrude Atherton's latest and most successful novel. Usual prices.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-16 - 1925-02-16
Summary:

Last chance to see Russell Simpson, Gertrude Olmstead and Barbara Tenant [sic] in 'Shadows of Conscience' (in seven reels). Starting tomorrow, the wonderful picturization of Pierre Benoit's novel 'Koenigsmark' (in 12 reels).

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-11
Summary:

The Gold Diggers,' the adaptation of the David Belasco play of the same name, starred by Hope Hampton, Wyndham Standing, Louise Fazenda, Gertrude Short and others, was showing at the World Theatre yesterday. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-24 - 1923-04-25
Summary:

House Peters, Edith Hallor, Gertrude Claire, Mary Philbin, Russell Simpson, Ramsey Wallace and Geo. Hackathorne in 'Human Hearts.' Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-16 - 1925-02-16
Summary:

Last chance to see Russell Simpson, Gertrude Olmstead and Barbara Tennant in 'Shadows of Conscience' in 7 reels. Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Starting tomorrow, the wonderful picturization of Pierre Benoit's world-famous novel, 'Koenigsmark' in 12 great reels…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-31
Summary:

Universal's photodrama 'The Fighting Lover,' featuring Frank Mayo, Ruth Ashby, Jacqueline Logan, Jean Calhoun, Elinor Hancock and Gertrude Olmstead, will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre tonight. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-24
Summary:

When a film is adapted from novel as Gertrude Atherton's 'The Tower of Ivory' and is presented by skilled producers, as Samuel Goldwyn and Rex Beach, clearly it is no ordinary photoplay. You will heartily agree when you see 'Out of the Storm,' the latest Eminent Author…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-20 - 1925-05-20
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Corinne Griffith and Conway Tearle in 'Black Oxen,' a First National picture, adapted from Gertrude Atherton's latest and most successful novel. Tomorrow at 2.30, 6.30 and 9.15 p.m., Lon Chaney in 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-18 - 1925-05-20
Summary:

Today to Wednesday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Corinne Griffith and Conway Tearle in 'Black Oxen,' a First National picture, adapted from Gertrude Atherton's latest and most successful novel. Usual prices. May 20 Remarks: Tomorrow at 2.30, 6.30 and 9.15, Lon Chaney in 'The…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-18 - 1925-05-20
Summary:

Today to Wednesday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Corinne Griffith and Conway Tearle in 'Black Oxen,' a First National picture adapted from Gertrude Atherton's latest and most successful novel. Usual prices. May 20 Remarks: Tomorrow at 2.30, 6.30 and 9.15 p.m., Lon Chaney in '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-24
Summary:

Out of the Storm,' the latest Eminent Authors production, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre this evening. Adapted by Samuel Goldwyn and Rex Beach from 'The Tower of Ivory,' the famous novel written by Gertrude Atherton, this photoplay ranks with the finest of its kind produced…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-18
Summary:

One of the crowning achievements of a brilliant literary career is brought to mind this week by the presentation at the Coronet Theatre of Frank Lloyd's production of 'Black Oxen,' a First National picture, with Corinne Griffith and Conway Tearle in the principal roles, adapted…

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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…