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: 1918-08-15 - 1918-08-15
Summary:

August 16, 17, 18, Gladys Hulette in 'A Crooked Romance,' a wonderful comedy drama with a supporting cast including Paul Clerget, the greatest pantomime artist in the world and a star in his own right.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-16 - 1918-08-17
Summary:

August 16-18. Gladys Hulette and Paul Clerget in 'A Crooked Romance.' British Gazette No.456 and American Gazette No.72. 'Beat It.' Harold Lloyd in one of his funniest comedies.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-16 - 1918-08-17
Summary:

August 16th, 17th and 18th, Gladys Hulette and Paul Clerget in 'A Crooked Romance.' Also British Gazette No. 456, American Gazette No. 72 and 'Beat It,' Harold Lloyd in one of his funniest comedies. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-17
Summary:

That very charming picture star, Gladys Hulette, has created such a favourable impression on Hong Kong audiences for her versatility, exceptionally good acting and engaging charm, that any films in which she appears to make an instant appeal. The management of the Victoria Theatre has secured…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-19
Summary:

On Saturday evening, Victoria Theatre was practically full up by screening 'A Crooked Romance' featuring Gladys Hulette and Paul Clerget. Film synopsis included. Mention must also be made of one of Harold Lloyd's funniest comedies, 'Beat It.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-28 - 1924-03-31
Summary:

The sensation of the Manila Carnival, Peter the Great, the Strongest Man in all the World. Also, with Gladys Walton in 'Playing with Fire,' and Felix the Cat in 'Felix Comes Back.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-28 - 1924-03-31
Summary:

Sunday to Wednesday, twice daily at 5.30 and 9.15, the sensation of the Manila Carnival, Peter the Great (Peter Limutkin), the strongest man in all the world. $1000 reward for anyone that can perform these remarkable feats: lifting 30 men, bending R. R. rails, seven-passenger Buick fully loaded…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-29 - 1924-03-31
Summary:

Sunday to Wednesday, twice daily at 5.30 and 9.15, the sensational of the Manila Carnival, Peter the Great, the strongest man in all the world. $1,000 reward for anyone that can perform these remarkable feats. In conjunction with an exceptionally good picture programme, Gladys Walton in '…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-29 - 1924-03-29
Summary:

Today, children's matinee. 2.30 p.m., chapters 7 and 8 of 'The Eagle's Talon.' Tonight 5.30 and 9.15, Augustus Thomas's greatest mystery, 'The Witching Hour' with Elliot Dexter, and an all-star cast. Commencing tomorrow, Peter the Great (in person), the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-29
Summary:

Bring your own iron rail with you is an invitation that Peter the Great, world's champion strong man, can safely issue, for as he will show in the Star Theatre tomorrow. Indeed so well does Peter know his own strength that he offers $1,000 reward to anyone who can beat him. He holds the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-31
Summary:

Peter the Great, world's champion strong man, delighted Kowloon folk in the Star Theatre yesterday with his seemingly impossible feats. Peter's amazing feats are entertainment in themselves, but the management of the Star Theatre, intent apparently on providing a record programme, is…