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: 1917-03-05
Summary:

Writers and producers of 'lecherous and slimy play' have been picked out for especial denunciation in the Bishop of London's campaign against vice in the British metropolis. The eminent English actor, Mr. H. B. Irving, in an evening lecture at the Church of St. Martin's-in-…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-31 - 1919-05-31
Summary:

Commencing Monday, 2dn June, 3 nights only, Frank Keenan as 'Mathias' in Sir Henry Irving's dramatic masterpiece, 'The Bells,' an extra selected star photoplay. Prices as usual. Booking at Anderson's. Picture and film critique included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-31
Summary:

Those who enjoyed Mr Frank Keenan in the two Pathe offerings, 'More Trouble' and 'Loaded Dice' have a treat and a big surprise in store for them, as 'The Bells' will be shown at the Victoria Theatre. It was first shown in Rialto Theatre, New York. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-02 - 1919-06-04
Summary:

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 3 nights only at 9.15 p.m., Frank Keenan in Sir Henry Irving's dramatic masterpiece, 'The Bells,' a selected star photoplay. Also Pathe's American Gazette 87. Thursday matinee, June 5th at 5.15 p.m., 'The Great Boer War.' Booking at…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-02
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre management is fortunate in having secured Sir Henry Irving's 'The Bells' which has been rendered into a masterpiece of cinematograph with Frank Keenan.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-03
Summary:

Henry Irving's 'The Bells' is screening at the Victoria Theatre, featuring Frank Keenan. Film synopsis included. 'The Spender' will also be shown at the matinee this evening. 'The Great Boer War' will be screened at Thursday's matinee.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-25 - 1919-06-25
Summary:

It is an adaptation on the screen of 'The Lyons Mail,' one of the dramas which firmly established and built the reputation of that fine actor, Sir Henry Irving. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-25
Summary:

The Midnight Stage' will be shown at the Victoria. It is a five reel Frank Keenan photoplay, the successful star in 'The Bells,' adapted and modernized for the screen from Sir Henry Irving's 'The Lyons Mail.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-26 - 1919-06-26
Summary:

Thursday to Sunday, 'The Midnight Stage,' adapted from Sir Henry Irving's historic success, 'The Lyons Mail.' Today's matinee, 'Pearl White as a Detective'; 'A Vow,' an Italian production in 4 parts; Charlie Chaplin in 'The New Janitor.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-27 - 1919-06-28
Summary:

Thursday to Sunday, 'The Midnight Stage,' adapted from Sir Henry Irving's historic success, 'The Lyons Mail.' Saturday's matinee (2.15 and 5 p.m.), 'Hands Up' (episodes 13 and 14). Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-27 - 1919-06-27
Summary:

Which is a powerful drama adapted from 'The Lyon's Mail' in which Sir Henry Irving built his reputation. We will look out for you tonight. An excellent treat awaits you.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-27
Summary:

There is something magnetic about the name of Mr. Frank Keenan in his relation to moving pictures. He has made a speciality of the late Sir Irving's masterpieces, 'The Bells.' This time, he featured in 'The Midnight Stage,' which is certain to draw good houses.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-02
Summary:

This evening at the matinee show the management of the Victoria Theatre is screening 'Th Midnight Stage,' which is the last opportunity offered to cinema-goers who have not witnessed this fine picture of doing so. It featured Frank Keenan and adapted from Henry Irving's story. The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-20
Summary:

Every woman, will find herself gripped in the spell of 'The Silver Girl,' starring Frank Keenan, the star in 'The Bells' and Henry Irving's 'The Midnight Stage,' which will be shown at the Victoria Theatre. This Pathe Extra Selected Star Photoplay is an…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-26 - 1919-08-26
Summary:

We cannot keep it here many days longer. If you had the opportunity of seeing Henry Irving or Beerbohm Tree in their most famous creations, would you not rush to do so, if only to say that you had seen them?

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-04 - 1920-02-04
Summary:

Tonight, Miss Adelaida, a well-known Italian danseuse will give a brilliant exhibition of latest fancy dancing. Also Frank Keenan, the extra selected star in 'The Bells,' Sir Henry Irving's classic success, in five intense parts. Don't miss the opportunity.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-28
Summary:

Virtuous Men,' the Coronet's latest super film, is an ambitious production. It is under the direction of Ralph Ince. The cast includes such well-known names as E. K. Lincoln, Grace Darling, Robert W. Cummings, William B. Mack and Danny Hayes. Film synopsis included. In addition, the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-02-26
Summary:

Edgar Lewis is an apostle of the outdoor picture, and he believes that it is the motion picture that can and should bring the great outdoors to the city-bound. He has produced a number of outdoor pictures, and the latest one is 'Sherry.' 'Sherry' is a photodramatization of a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-12
Summary:

The Westerners,' which was the principal attraction at the World Theatre last night, is a picturization of Stewart Edward White's famous novel of the same name, produced by Benjamin B. Hampton for Great Authors Picture, Inc. and enacted by screen artists as Roy Stewart, Mildred Manning…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-26 - 1922-07-26
Summary:

Violet Heming, Wanda Hawley, Bebe Daniels, Mildred Reardon, Margaret Loomis, Clara Horton, Theodore Roberts, Irving Cummings, Monte Blue and one hundred beautiful girls form the cast of 'Everywoman.'