A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-07-27
Summary:

The West River Flood Relief Fund should benefit to a considerable extent as the result of the performance of Queen's College Dramatic Society in Taiping Theatre last night. Audiences included H.E. the Governor, Captain R. O. Hutchison, A.D.C., the Director of Education Mr. E. A. Irving, the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-31 - 1919-06-02
Summary:

Frank Keenan as 'Mathias' in Sir Henry Irving's Dramatic Masterpieces 'The Bells.' An extra selected star photoplay. Tonight (Monday), June 2nd. 3 nights only. Prices as usual. Booking at Anderson's. Film review included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-02 - 1919-06-04
Summary:

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 9.15 p.m., 3 nights only, Frank Keenan as 'Mathias' in Sir Henry Irving's dramatic masterpiece, 'The Bells,' an extra selected star photoplay. Pathe's American Gazatte, No. 87. Thursday matinee, June 5th at 5.15 p.m., 'The Great…

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Headline: Kinema Pars
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-03
Summary:

Several pieces of news were included in this article: 1. Enrico Caruso, the great tenor of the Metropolitan Opera House in New York, made his debut at the Rivoli, New York in a picture entitled 'My Cousin'; 2. Soldiers and sailors throughout the war have been in demand for pictures,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-25 - 1919-06-27
Summary:

It is an adaption on the screen of 'The Lyons Mails,' one of the dramas which firmly established and built the reputation of that English actor, Sir Henry Irving. Booking at Anderson's. Film review included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-26 - 1919-06-30
Summary:

Thursday to Sunday, 'The Midnight Stage.' We are showing a fine film entitled 'The Midnight Stage' adapted from Sir Henry Irving's historic success, 'The Lyons Mail.' Today matinee, 'Pearl White as a Detective,' 'A Vow,' an Italian…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-20 - 1919-08-23
Summary:

The Coronet at 9.15 prompt, 'Hearts of the World.' Special music by an Augmented Orchestra. Admission: $2.00 and $1.00. Booking at Moutrie's. August 21 Remarks: Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 9.15 p.m. sharp. Friday and Saturday at 5.15 p.m. August 23 Remarks: Film review. Names…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-21 - 1920-01-23
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Dorothy Donnelly [sic] in 'The Thief.' At 7.15 p.m., Marie Walcamp in 7th, 8th and 9th episodes of 'The Red Ace.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-16
Summary:

Memories of Jack London and Robert Louis Stevenson at their best will be revived at the Hongkong Theatre today when local theatre-goers will be given their first view of 'Under Crimson Skies,' by the Universal-Jewel production. The film starring Elmo Lincoln as the lead, supported by…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-24
Summary:

Sex' is being shown in the World Theatre tonight. The film was produced by J. Parker Read Jr. and directed by Fred Niblo. Louise Glaum is the leading star. Glaum had been starred in 'Sahara' and 'The Lone Wolf Daughter' [sic]. Other supporting cast included Irving…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-19
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre is offering a special attraction today, and for one day only. It is a film entitled 'The Midnight Stage,' which is actually an Americanised version of 'The Lyons Mail,' the play which made Sir Henry Irving famous. The film is starred by Frank Keenan.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-15
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-11
Summary:

Bessie Barriscale appears in 'The Luck of Geraldine Laird,' the Robertson-Cole Superior picture, is now playing at the World Theatre. Supporting actors included Welch William Mong, Rosetta [sic] Marstini, Mary Jane Irving and Theo Alice Carpenter. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-05
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-11
Summary:

Lean Baird shows 'The Heart Line' of Fancy Gray in the photodrama of Gelette Burgess novel of the same name showing today at the World Theatre. The supporting cast included Jerome Patrick, Frederick Vroom, Ruth Sinclair, Mrs. Charles C. Craig, little Ben Alexander. Frederick A. Thomdon…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-19
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-16
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-21
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-12