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: 1919-03-20 - 1919-03-22
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Creighton Hale and Gladys Hulette in 'Annexing Bill.' 'Payment in Full,' see Stub [sic] and Burns in this screaming comedy. Sunday matinee, 23rd March at 6 p.m., 'A Little Brother of the Rich' featuring Hobart Bosworth with Jane Novak and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-27
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre, in presenting 'The Gay Old Dog' tonight, is giving the public one of the photoplay treats of the year. Hobart Henley produced and directed the film from the original short story by Edna Ferber. The main roles are portrayed by John Cumberland and Gertrude Robinson,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-07
Summary:

At the Coronet Theatre tonight, Harold Lloyd is back again with 'Number, please!' [sic]. Another item in the programme is 'The Miracle of Money,' which is a five-part Hobart Henley production.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-01
Summary:

Booth Tarkington's story, 'The Flirt,' is one of the most widely read books and its entertainment value is greatly enhanced by its presentation in screen form. It was made into a magnificent film by the Universal Picture Corporation and will be seen at the World Theatre soon. The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-12
Summary:

Four children, no one of them with but a few scenes to play, add a charming touch to the Hobart Henley Universal-Jewel production, 'The Flame of Life,' starring Priscilla Dean, coming to the World Theatre today. Although seen but a few times in the picture, Richard Daniels, Frankie Lee…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-14
Summary:

Priscilla Dean's latest vehicle, which appeared at the World Theatre last night, is a Hobart Henley Universal-Jewel adaptation of one of Frances Hodgson Burnett's novels of English life. In 'The Flame of Life,' Miss Dean as Joan attracts the attention of the 'overman…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-26 - 1924-01-26
Summary:

Sunday at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Adolph Zukor presents Dorothy Dalton in 'Guilty of Love,' a Paramount-Artcraft picture, from the play by Avery Hopwood, directed by Harley Knoles, scenario by Rosina Henley. Plot and illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-19 - 1924-02-21
Summary:

Commencing Wednesday 20th, Carl Laemmle presents Jack London's 'The Abysmal Brute' starring Reginald Denny, with a great supporting cast including Mabel Julienne Scott, Crauford Kent, Hayden Stevenson, Buddy Messinger and David Torrence, a Hobart Henley production, Universal-Jewel…

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

Hobart Henley followed the printed version of Jack London's story, 'The Abysmal Brute,' which opens at the Star Theatre on Sunday, with Reginald Denny as the star. Film synopsis included. The film will be shown at the matinees, and Kaal's Hawaiians will give their show at 9.…

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

Today and tomorrow, Clara Kimball Young in 'Straight from Paris.' Commencing Wednesday 3rd, Virginia Valli in 'A Lady of Quality,' with Milton Sills, a Universal Hobart Henley production. Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-02 - 1924-09-02
Summary:

Commencing Wednesday 3rd, 'A Lady of Quality' starring Virginia Valli with Milton Sills and a tremendous supporting cast, a Hobart Henley production.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-02
Summary:

Spectacular scenes, love themes, psychology and an old atmosphere of days gone by – these elements are all in 'A Lady of Quality,' the Universal Jewel production starring Virginia Valli and directed by Hobart Henley, which comes to the World Theatre on Wednesday. This Henley production…

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

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Virginia Valli in 'A Lady of Quality' with Milton Sills and a tremendous supporting cast, directed by Hobart Henley.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-05
Summary:

Hobert Henley has excelled himself in picturing 'A Lady of Quality' a Universal Jewel production, starring Virginia Valli. The story is simply told, but its presentation is elaborate. This paradox in pictures is now showing at the World Theatre today and tomorrow only.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-02 - 1925-02-02
Summary:

Two real attractions, the Majurel Company in a complete change of programme, including Sergine and Ludo in 'The Dream of Kiki' and 'The Turmoil,' a mastery adaption of Booth Tarkington's, presented by Carl Laemmle with the greatest cast of the year, George Hackathorne,…

17
Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-05 - 1925-06-05
Summary:

Another great picture to equal 'Tol'able David,' Richard Barthelmess in George V. Hobert's big play, 'Sonny.' Also Lucille Anderson in latest dances and comedy acts. Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-06 - 1925-06-06
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Richard Barthelmess in George V. Hobart's drama of motherless-manhood, 'Sonny,' presented by Inspiration Pictures, Inc, Chas. H. Duell. Also today only, special engagement of Lucille Anderson in latest dances and comedy acts. Prices of admission:…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-08 - 1925-06-08
Summary:

Today only at all shows, First National Pictures presents Richard Barthelmess in George V. Hobart's remarkable drama of motherless-manhood, directed by Henry King of 'Tol'able David' and 'The White Sister' fame, 'Sonny.' Also Screen Snapshots No. 8, '…