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: 1921-12-16 - 1921-12-16
Summary:

The Silver King,' perhaps the best-known melodrama ever staged by Henry Arthur Jones, with William Faversham as the King.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-15 - 1921-06-17
Summary:

Daniel Frohman presents 'The Dancing Girl' by Henry Arthur Jones, featuring Florence Reed.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-15
Summary:

Today's new programme at the Hongkong Kinema Theatre has a Paramount 5-part emotional drama entitled 'Dancing Girl,' by Henry Arthur Jones, the famous writer of film stories. Miss Florence Reed is featured in the title role. Supporting drama will be a 2-part Triangle comedy '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-25
Summary:

The Cheater' is the Kowloon Theatre's attractive Christmas Week picture. Based upon 'Judah,' the celebrated play by Henry Arthur Jones which created a considerable stir when it was first produced at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London a few years back, the film deals with faith…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-01
Summary:

The Call of Youth,' a British film is being shown at the Star Theatre. It was written by Henry Arthur Jones, with a complete cast headed by Ben Webster, Mary Glynn [sic] and Malcolm Cherry. Film plot included.

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

Johnny Hines's 'Little Johny Jones,' a screen adaptation of the stage success of the same name written and acted by the one and only George M. Cohan, will be shown at the World Theatre soon. The film is produced by Warner Bros, story based on the career of Tod Sloan, directed by…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-28 - 1923-05-01
Summary:

On Metro's master film, 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' April 28 Remarks: Comment by Henry Arthur Jones included. April 30 Remarks: Comment by Fannie Hurst included. May 1 Remarks: Comment by H. H. Van Loan included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-14
Summary:

Johnny Hines has the starring role in 'Little Johnny Jones' which will be the attraction of the World Theatre beginning tomorrow. Film plot included.

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

Little Johnny Jones,' Johnny Hines's latest starring vehicle, a Warner Brothers classic of the screen adapted from the George M. Cohan stage success in which that actor and producer personally appeared and put himself definitely on the Broadway scene. Johnny had appeared with William…

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

Johnny Hines, called the George M. Cohan of the screen, has the starring role in 'Little Johnny Jones' which will be the feature attraction of the week at the World Theatre beginning tomorrow. 'Little Johnny Jones' is a Warner Brothers classic of the screen, adapted from the…

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

Beginning tomorrow, World Theatre will be screening a Warner Brothers Classic 'Little Johnny Jones' featuring Johnny Hines. The film is adapted from the famous play of the same name written by George M. Cohan. The supporting cast includes Windham [sic] Standing, Margaret Seddon, Robert…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-17
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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-25 - 1924-08-28
Summary:

Commencing Monday 25th to Thursday 28th August at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Betty Compson in 'Prisoners of Love' by Catherine Henry, directed by Arthur Rosson, distributed by Goldwyn. Cinemagoers must not fail to see it. Book your seats early. Usual prices. Phone C. 4636. Booking at…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-23
Summary:

To capture the elusive spirit of O. Henry's genius in a photoplay. That is the aim that has animated the producers of 'The Double Dyed Deceiver' showing at the Kowloon Theatre this evening. Jack Pickford is in the leading role.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-25
Summary:

A Double-Dyed Deceiver,' the film version of O Henry's masterpiece, is now showing at the Kowloon Theatre for the last time this evening. In this film, Jack Pickford plays the leading role. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-01-13 - 1921-01-14
Summary:

Wallace Reid in 'Rimrock Jones,' a Paramount picture in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1902-11-19
Summary:

A fire has totally destroyed the theatre at Port Arthur, says the Shanghai Times. It was the only place of entertainment for the foreign community, and had a seating capacity for about 1,000 persons.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-01-13 - 1921-01-14
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Wallace Reid in 'Rimrock Jones,' a Paramount picture.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-13 - 1921-01-14
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Wallace Reid in 'Rimrock Jones,' a Paramount picture.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-01-22
Summary:

For the preparation of Prince Arthur of Connaught's visit, a Chinese banquet is to be given at enormous expense in the Ko Shing Theatre.