A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-01
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-26
Summary:

In 'Impossible Catherine,' the Virginia Pearson picture showing today at the Victoria Theatre, William B. Davidson is one of those fighting heroes. Since his return to civilian life he has completed four pictures with Theda Bara, and Miss Pearson's 'Impossible Catherine.…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-20 - 1924-09-20
Summary:

Today till Tuesday, Cecil B. DeMille's 'A Fool's Paradise' [sic] with Dorothy Dalton, Mildred Harris, Conrad Nagel, Theodore Kosloff and John Davidson.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-11
Summary:

The Dirty Dog Morris' is a film version of a story by Guy de Maupassant, star by new screen comedian M. Rimsky; 'Infatuation' a French film starred by Ivan Mosjoukine, Natalie Limenko and Nicholas Koline are featured; 'Ponjola' a First National picture adapted by Cynthia…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-08
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the Associated First National, Inc. attraction 'Nobody' starring Jewel Carmen. The film is directed by Roland West. Some really expensive sets were erected for the production of the film. The cast also included Riley Hatch and William Davidson.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-03 - 1924-09-03
Summary:

Picture-goers should not miss this great picture. The one rare photoplay that touches the innermost, 'Humoresque' the laugh on life with a tear behind it. It's real life. It deals with things that might happen to any of us, portrayed by Vera Gordon as the mother, Alma Rubens as…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-01 - 1925-05-04
Summary:

Today till Monday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Welcome Stranger' with Florence Vidor, Lloyd Hughes, Otis Harlin, Noah Beery, William V. Mong and Dore Davidson. Film review included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-01 - 1924-09-04
Summary:

Today till Friday, Vera Gordon and Gaston Glass in the Cosmopolitan production, 'Humoresque,' a Paramount-Artcraft picture, the greatest mother picture ever made and a wonderful classic of screen art. As pathetic as 'The Miracle Man,' as humorous as 'Potash and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-08
Summary:

Nobody,' the Roland West production for Associated First National Pictures, Inc., starring Jewel Carmen, began a four-day engagement at the Queen's Theatre yesterday. Miss Carmen gave a performance which should add greatly to her fame as a gifted movie actress. Director West likewise…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-30 - 1925-04-30
Summary:

The whole town will laugh at 'Welcome Stranger,' with Florence Vidor, Noah Beery, Dore Davidson, Lloyd Hughes, Otis Harlan, Robert Edeson, Wm. V. Mong and Virginia Brown Faire. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-01 - 1925-05-02
Summary:

If you enjoyed 'Potash and Perlmutter,' you will also like 'Welcome Stranger' with Florence Vidor, Lloyd Hughes, Otis Harlan, Noah Beery, William V. Mong and Dore Davidson. It is showing today till Monday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-01 - 1925-05-04
Summary:

Today till Monday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Welcome Stranger' with Florence Vidor, Lloyd Hughes, Otis Harlin [sic], Noah Beery, William V. Mong and Dore Davidson. May 2 & 4 Remarks: Critic of North China Daily News included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-14 - 1924-03-15
Summary:

Carl Laemmle presents Baby Peggy in 'The Darling New York,' a Universal-Jewel big picture. The cast includes Sheldon Lewis, Gladys Brockwell, Max Davidson, Carl Stockdale, Minnie Steele, Frank Currier and others. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-01 - 1924-09-01
Summary:

The author: Fannie Hurst; the director: Frank Borzage; the picture: 'Humoresque'; the cast: Vera Gordon, Alma Rubens, Gaston Glass, Dore Davidson; the producers: Paramount, Cosmopolitan; the music: complete orchestration especially arranged; the place: the Coronet; the dates:…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-15 - 1924-03-15
Summary:

Carl Laemmle presents Baby Peggy in 'The Darling of New York,' Universal-Jewel, directed by King Baggot. Some of the greatest actors in pictures, including Sheldon Lewis, Gladys Brockwell, Max Davidson, Carl Stockdale, Minnie Steele, Frank Currier and others, are also in it with Baby…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-16
Summary:

Adapted from the Saturday Evening Post story, 'The Right That Failed' is the latest Bert Lytell film to be screened in the Colony. This picture is distinct in that it starts off with some genuine boxing scenes and then turn into lighter channels. Virginia Valli gives an exquisite…

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Headline: The Rosary'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-31
Summary:

Last night, Queen's Theatre screened a First National picture entitled 'The Rosary' which attracted a huge audience. It is an adaptation of the famous play by Edward Rose. The principal role is played by Lewis Stone. The cast also includes Jane Novak, Robert Gordon, Wallace Beery…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-12
Summary:

Last night, World Theatre screened the film version of 'Ouida,' entitled 'Under Two Flags' featuring Priscilla Dean who made a comeback after an absence of several months. Produced by Universal and directed by Tod Browning, the film stays original to the novel. Even for Miss…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-10
Summary:

Under Two Flags,' the great Universal dramatization of Ouida's famous novel, which comes to the World Theatre tomorrow. The film is directed by Tod Browning, starred by Priscilla Dean, James Kirkwood, John Davidson, Ethel Grey Terry, Stuart Holmes, Burton Law, W. H. Bainbridge, Fred…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-29 - 1925-04-29
Summary:

A big Broadway success, the hit of a London season, 'Welcome Stranger' has been made into a corking picture. In addition to the Jewish humour that made 'Potash and Perlmutter' such a success, there is also that touch of nature that is so essential to even the funniest of…