A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-12-15 - 1925-12-16
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, William Fox presents 'It Is the Law,' from the stage play by Elmer L. Rice, based on the story by Hayden Talbot, a J. Gordon Edwards production. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-15 - 1925-12-16
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, William Fox presents 'It Is the Law,' from the stage play by Elmer L. Rice, based on the story by Hayden Talbot, a J. Gordon Edwards production. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-14
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening 'Body and Soul' featuring Alice Lake who is known for her roles in 'Should a Woman Tell?,' James A. Herne's 'Shore Acres' and 'The Misfit Wife.' The story is an adaptation by Hayden Talbot and Marc Robbins of the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-15
Summary:

Last evening, Queen's Theatre screened the film version of William Hurlbut's drama, entitled 'Body and Soul,' featuring Alice Lake. The film was directed by Charles Swickard and the photography was done by Arthur Reeves. A. E. Frenderman was responsible for the art settings.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-14
Summary:

Body and Soul,' a photoplay promising to be the most interesting of Alice Lake's appearances on the screen, will be seen today at the Queen's Theatre. Local cinema-goers have seen and like Miss Lake. As the fisher girl in 'Should a Woman Tell?' and the not dissimilar but…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-15
Summary:

Parisian photoplays – until 'Body and Soul' brought Alice Lake to the screen again last evening at the Queen's Theatre – have been of two sorts, very drawing-room and impressively smart, or very underworld in an unconvincing, Apache-like way. Hence the relief and later, as soon as…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-03-28
Summary:

In the mere matter of amusement the cinematograph has gained almost unbounded popularity; for purposes of instruction its usefulness has been plainly demonstrated, and there is already indication of the possibilities in its application to science. Of the progress of the evolution, Mr. F. A.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-21 - 1924-05-24
Summary:

Trifling with Honor,' with a superb cast including Rockliffe Fellowes, Fritzi Ridgeway, Buddy Messinger and Hayden Stevenson.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-26 - 1924-11-26
Summary:

The Reckless Age,' starring Reginald Denny, supported by Ruth Dwyer, Dorothy Revier and Hayden Stevenson. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-21 - 1924-05-24
Summary:

Trifling with Honor,' with a superb cast including, Rockliffe Fellowes, Fritzi Ridgway [sic], Buddy Messinger and Hayden Stevenson.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-12 - 1924-07-12
Summary:

Thos. H. Ince presents 'Her Reputation' with May McAvoy, from the story by Talbot Mundy and Bradley King, directed by John Griffith Wray, distributed by Associated First National Pictures, Inc. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-20 - 1924-05-20
Summary:

Trifling with Honor,' a Universal-Jewel picture presented by Carl Laemmle, featuring Rockliffe Fellowes, Fritzi Ridgeway, Buddy Messinger and Hayden Stevenson. Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-13
Summary:

The management of the World Theatre provides a popular series of 'The New Leather Pushers.' It is entitled 'The Chickasha Bone Crusher.' Directed by Harry Pollard and starred by Reginald Denny and Hayden Stevenson. Another number is 'Midnight,' starring Constance…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-10 - 1924-07-10
Summary:

Commencing today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Thos. H. Ince presents 'Her Reputation' with May McAvoy, from the story by Talbot Mundy and Bradley King, directed by John Griffith Wray, under the personal supervision of Thos. H. Ince, distributed by Associated First National Pictures,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-19 - 1924-05-24
Summary:

Trifling with Honor,' starring Rockliffe Fellowes, Fritzi Ridgway [sic], Buddy Messinger and Hayden Stevenson. May 19 Remarks: Teaser ads. The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. May 20-21 Remarks: Universal-Jewel production. Film plot included. May 21-…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-20 - 1924-02-23
Summary:

Wed. to Sat., 20th to 23th Feb., Jack London's 'The Abysmal Brute,' in 8 parts with Reginald Deny [sic], supported by Mabel Julienne Scott, Buddy Messinger, Hayden Stevenson, David Torrance and others. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-22 - 1924-03-22
Summary:

4 nights only, starting Sunday, March 23, Kaai's Royal Hawaiian Troubadours. Matinees only, starting Sunday, March 20th, Jack London's 'The Abysmal Brute' featuring Reginald Denny, with Mabel Julienne Scott, Hayden Stevenson and Buddy Messinger. An unusual picture at usual…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-20 - 1924-02-23
Summary:

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 20th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd February, Jack London's famous dramatic story, 'The Abysmal Brute' in 8 parts with Reginald Denny, supported by Mabel Julienne Scott, Buddy Messinger, Hayden Stevenson, David Torrence and others. Admission: 9.15 p…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-20 - 1924-02-23
Summary:

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Jack London's 'The Abysmal Brute' in 3-parts with Reginald Deny [sic] supported by Mabel Julienne Scott, Buddy Messinger, Hayden Stevenson, David Torrance [sic] and others. Admission: 9.15 p.m., $1.50 and $1.00; 5.15, $1.00 and 70 cents.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-08
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is screening the Universal production 'The Law Forbids' featuring Baby Peggy. The cast also includes Robert Ellis, William Welsh, Elinor Fair, Winifred Bryson, Hayden Stevenson, Joseph Dowling and Eva Thatcher. The film is directed by Jess Robbins.