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: 1922-09-23
Summary:

The Land of Hope,' a Realart play starring Alice Brady, was shown at the World Theatre last night. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-16
Summary:

Gloria Swanson starred in 'Beyond the Rocks,' her Paramount picture showing at the Queen's Theatre this week. Rodolp [sic] Valentino is the leading man. Sam Wood is the director. Film plot included. The Manila Vaudeville Company also presented a fine show with Misses Miami, Dimple…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-07
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-16
Summary:

Gloria Swanson showed marked propensities as a practical joker during the filming of 'Beyond the Rocks,' her new Paramount Picture showing at the Queen's Theatre this week when she made Rudolph Valentino, her leading man, the butt of a practical joke which caused hearty laughter.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-20
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening 'My American Wife' featuring Gloria Swanson and Antonio Moreno who will be remembered for his performance in Pathe films with Irene Castle and Pearl White. Film synopsis included. Besides 'My American Wife,' Charlie Chaplin will be featured…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-05 - 1924-06-06
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, the super-picture, see it on the screen, 'The Hope.' It's an all-thrill picture with an all-star cast.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-22 - 1922-09-22
Summary:

Tonight, Realart Pictures presents Alice Brady in 'The Land of Hope.' Picture included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-22
Summary:

The Land of Hope' is coming tonight at the World Theatre, starring Alice Brady. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-20
Summary:

Today, Gloria Swanson comes to the Coronet in an unusual picture, which should have a fascination for racing folk in addition to the admirers of Chicago's film idol. It is not often that we see a young American girl so infatuated with racing as to make it her predominant hobby. It is at the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-24
Summary:

Tess of the Storm Country' is a new production at the Coronet, starring Mary Pickford, Lloyd Hughes, Gloria Hope, David Torrence, Forrest Robinson, Jean Hersholt, Danny Hoy, Robert Russell, Gus Saville and Madame de Bodamere. With the introduction of all the actors.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-04
Summary:

A special matinee will be given at the Hongkong Theatre, screening of 'Gloria's Romance' featuring Billie Burke.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-10
Summary:

Another Warner Brothers Classic of the Screen is scheduled to appear at the World Theatre for four days' run commencing today. This is 'The Gold Digger,' featuring Hope Hampton, an adaptation of the David Belasco stage play of the same name. When Mr. Belasco read the scenario for…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-19
Summary:

Gloria's Romance' is to be screened tonight at the Hongkong Theatre. It features the most popular stars, Miss Billie Burke and Henry Kolker.

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

Star Theatre is going to screen 'The Hope.' A portion of a principal street of Peshawar was duplicated in Metro Studios, Hollywood for the production of the melodrama. The set is 150 feet in length. Both sides of the buildings of East India are occupied by shops. The buildings are…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-11
Summary:

Stardust,' a First National attraction, will be shown at the Queen's Theatre today. Hope Hampton is the star and Hobart Henley is the director. Story is based on Fanny [sic] Hurst's novel. Anthony Paul Kelly having prepared the scenario. Other cast included James Rennie, Noel…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-13
Summary:

Stardust,' a First National attraction, opened at the Queen's Theatre on Saturday. Hope Hampton is the star. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-17
Summary:

In 'The Prisoner of Zenda' the Coronet has secured another powerful drawing card, based on Anthony Hope's novel. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-13
Summary:

Queen's Theatre started screening the First National six-reel attraction 'Stardust' starring Hope Hampton, on Saturday. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-03
Summary:

Mother Eternal' will be last shown at the World Theatre tonight. Besides, 'The Hope Chest,' featuring Dorothy Gish, will be screened tomorrow. Film plot included.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-20 - 1917-10-23
Summary:

Screening of 'Liberty' (18th episode), 'Ivanhoe' and Keystone Comedy; Coming film: 'Gloria's Romance'