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: 1911-01-26
Summary:

A monster programme has been arranged for the Empire Cinematograph Theatre from the performances of Miss Thelma Wood, Misses Queenie Laurance, Dolly Swift, Sadie Mahrose and Messrs Gus Hayward and Dennis Darney. Tomorrow night the grand dramatic film entitled Lieut Rose, R. N., and the Arabian…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-02-03 - 1911-02-08
Summary:

The pioneer hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Miss Dolly Swift. Mr. Dennis Carnly and Mr Gus Hayward in an original comic sketch. Grand matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m. at reduced prices.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-02-04 - 1911-02-09
Summary:

2 performances at 7.15 p.m. with reduced price and 9.15 p.m.; matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.; Mr. Denis Carney and Mr. Gus. Hayward in an original comic sketch; Miss Dollie Swift, the talented soubrette and dancer; the hall at good things; near door of the popular Victoria Skating…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-02-06
Summary:

A good bill of fare is being nightly provided at the 'Empire.' Miss Dolly Swift, Mr. Denis Carney and Mr. Gus Hayward all perform great shows. The pictures cannot be said to be entirely new to the Colony, but some of them are extremely amusing and one of the most striking is '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-05
Summary:

The wet weather militating against an outdoor show, the Colombia Park boys from America, gave their entertainment last night in Victoria Theatre. The jazz band included Mr. Gus Levy, Messrs. McGowan, Falk, Harrison and Wesch.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-08
Summary:

Dawn,' one of the Eleanor H. Porter's most widely read novels, is the attraction at the Hongkong Theatre tomorrow. The producer of the film is J. Stuart Blackton, and in it, Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon are starred. Stanley Olmstead adapted the story to the screen. Harry Davenport…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-09
Summary:

Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon appear at the Hongkong Theatre today and Monday in their second Blackton production for distribution by Pathe. It is 'Dawn,' a photo-dramatisation of the novel of the same name by Eleanor H. Porter, author of 'Pollyanna,' 'The Road to…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-09
Summary:

The featuring attraction at the Hongkong Theatre today and Monday is a picturization of Eleanor H. Porter's novel, 'Dawn.' It is a Blackton production starring Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon, Fanny Rice, Gus Alexander, Eddie Dunn, Margaret Barry and others.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-23
Summary:

Allegations that be defrauded 'filmstruck' people were made at the Old Bailey against Gus Elen, 23, actor, who was charged with inducing people to invest money in a bogus film-producing business. He is no relation of Mr. Gus Elen, the comedian. 'A Game of Chance' and Douglas…

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-31
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-06 - 1924-06-06
Summary:

Gus Edward's 'School Days,' the screen classic of the season, featuring Wesley Barry. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-07
13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-23
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-20
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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: 1924-10-25
Summary:

The past and present of Mary Pickford and the cast of players supporting her in her great new production of 'Tess of the Storm Country' at the Coronet Theatre. Mary Pickford is the only one of her company who has ever been anything else excepting what she is today, for at the tender…

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

The well-known West End Revue Stars, Miss Lee White in association with Mr. Clay Smith, with their original London Company which appeared last summer at the Queen's Theatre, Shaftsbury Avenue, commence their Hongkong season at the Theatre Royal tonight. The opening production tonight and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-11
Summary:

The management of the Star Theatre has engaged for a short season the Lee White Company. The opening show was last night when the Company successfully produced 'Bran Bie.' Lee White was as charming as she always is. Gus McNaughton, the comedian, all gave of their best and contributed…