A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-11
Summary:

Characterized by splendid direction and acting is 'The Foolish Virgin,' the Selznick picture featuring Clara Kimball Young. Albert Capellani has adapted and produced this story by Thomas Dixon in his own style. The cast includes Paul Capellani, William Welch, Edward Elkas and Catherine…

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

The Foolish Virgin' is the Selznick picture featuring Clara Kimball Young. Meanwhile, Albert Capellani has adapted and produced this story by Thomas Dixon. In addition, Clara Kimball Young is supported by Conway Tearle, Paul Capellani, William Welch [sic], Edward Elkas, and Catherine…

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

Characterized by splendid direction and acting 'The Foolish Virgin,' the Selznick picture featuring Clara Kimball Young, comes to the World Theatre this evening. Albert Capellani has adapted and produced this story by Thomas Dixon in his own style. Other cast included William Welch,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-23 - 1921-12-24
Summary:

Saturday 24th at 2.30 p.m. performance, J. Sherrill & Mabel [sic] Withee in 'Once to Every Man.' Saturday 24th, 5.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'Foolish Virgin.' Sunday 25th, 'Santa Claus & Star of Bethlehem.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-23 - 1921-12-24
Summary:

Xmas eve and Xmas day, starting from 12 a.m., programmes: Saturday 24th at 2.30 p.m. performance, J. Sherrill and Mabel Withee in 'Once to Every Man'; Saturday 24th at 5.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'Foolish Virgin' [sic]; Sunday 25th, 'Santa Claus' and '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-24 - 1921-12-24
Summary:

On Xmas Eve and Xmas day, starting from 12 a.m., programmes: Saturday 24th at 2.30 p.m. performance, J. Sherrill and Mable Withee in 'Once to Every Man'; Saturday 24th at 5.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'Foolish Virgin'; Sunday 25th, 'Santa Claus' and 'Star…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-28
Summary:

Captain [sic] acting and sympathetic treatment of the respective parts seemed to be the keynote of what was shown by the stars in 'Mothers-in-Law' which opened at the Queen's Theatre last night. This Gasnier served a double purpose. Firstly, there were members of the audience who…

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Headline: The Sheik'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-22
Summary:

(To the Editor of the 'Hongkong Telegraph') Performances of Rudolph Valentino and Agnes Ayres in 'The Sheik' which is the current attraction at the Coronet Theatre, have been quite disappointing. The film lacked 'pop' and Rudolph Valentino's acting was nothing…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-05
Summary:

World Theatre is screening the Al Lichtman attraction 'The Girl Who Came Back.' The film is directed by Tom Forman. Mr. Forman was bothered by two of his cast members, Zasu Pitts and Kenneth Harlan, whose work with Constance Talmadge and later in 'Thorns and Orange Blossoms.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-17
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the Nazimova production 'Camille' today for a run of four days. The film is an adaptation for the screen by June Mathis, who wrote the continuity for the Rex Ingram production for Metro's 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse' and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-17
Summary:

Camille,' the Nazimova production which will be shown today at the Queen's Theatre, has been modernized for the screen in an adaptation by June Mathis, who wrote the continuity for the Rex Ingram production for Metro of 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse' and 'The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-18
Summary:

It is obvious why Nazimova is called 'the incomparable.' This brilliant actress' performance in 'Camille,' shown yesterday at the Queen's Theatre, evinces such a mastery of technique and emotional quality. In 'Camille,' Nazimova has done for the silver…