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: 1921-10-06 - 1921-10-06
Summary:

Starts tonight with the great Drury Lane sporting drama, 'The Whip,' by Cecil Raleigh and Henry Hamilton.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-19
Summary:

The Best of Luck,' a feature starring Kathryn Williams and Fred Malatesta, is a screen adaptation of the novel by Henry Hamilton, now being screened at the Star Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-17 - 1923-05-17
Summary:

A great Drury Lane drama made into a striking filmplay, 'The Sporting Duchess' was written and produced by Augustus Harris, Cecil Raleigh and Henry Hamilton. It has been made into a tip-top seven-reel cine melodrama by Vitagraph.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-19
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen a Metro production entitled 'The Best of Luck' featuring Katherine Williams [sic] and Fred Malatesta. The film is a screen adaptation of the novel by Henry Hamilton. Full of thrill and horse racing drama, the play had a successful run at Drury Lane.

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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: 1920-07-10 - 1920-07-13
Summary:

Tonight, the First Metro picture Hamilton Revelle in 'An Enemy to Society.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-10 - 1920-07-13
Summary:

Tonight, the first Metro picture, Hamilton Revelle in 'An Enemy to Society.'

9
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…

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-25
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-27 - 1920-10-27
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Metro presents Hamilton Revelle in 'An Enemy to Society.'

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-10 - 1920-07-13
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, the first Metro picture, Hamilton Revelle in 'An Enemy to Society.'

13
Headline: Club de Recreio
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-27 - 1920-10-27
Summary:

Open-air cinema, tonight at 9.15 p.m., Metro presents Hamilton Revelle in 'An Enemy to Society.'

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-11
Summary:

Henry and May performed at the Victoria last night. The war pictures are still going strong and more are expected by the management in the immediate future.

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-22
Summary:

Star Theatre is screening 'The Miracle of Love' this evening, which is a film version of Cosmo Hamilton's famous novel. Film synopsis included.

16
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-10
Summary:

Hamilton Revelle in the magnificent drama 'An Enemy to Society' in five parts will be screened in Hongkong Theatre. The next change of programme includes 'The Seven Deadly Sins.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-24 - 1921-09-27
Summary:

Shorty Hamilton in 'When Arizona Won' and Max Linder in 'Max Comes Across.'

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-23
Summary:

The Miracle of Love' was shown at the Star Theatre last evening. It is noted that Cosmo Hamilton is the author of the novel from which the film version is derived. The film is being screened until Monday. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-09
Summary:

Half a Chance,' starring Mahlon Hamilton, is tonight attraction at the Kowloon Theatre. Other star included Lillian Rich.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-24 - 1921-09-27
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Shorty Hamilton in 'When Arizona Won.' Also Max Linder comedy.