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: 1925-02-05
Summary:

The cause of the cinema, as an art, is promoted by such sterling exponents of dramatics as Lionel Barrymore. Mr. Barrymore has recently become an Associated First National star and his first picture under this banner is 'The Master Mind,' which was the attraction at the Queen's…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-05
Summary:

Yesterday, Queen's Theatre screened an Associated First National attraction, 'The Master Mind,' featuring Lionel Barrymore who is famous for his quality acting and historic art. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-23
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre tonight, the Paramount picture 'Gretna Green' will be screened and next Saturday Jesse L. Lasky presents Lou Tellegen, the famous actor in 'The Black Wolf' from the play by Jean Barrymore. Tellegan established himself as a romantic actor when he…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-16
Summary:

At the Star Theatre, a new picture entitled 'I Am the Man,' featuring Lionel Barrymore, Seena Owen, Joe [sic] Striker, Gaston Glass and Flora le Breton, will be shown.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-11 - 1920-03-13
Summary:

A super-production at ordinary prices, Viola Dana in 'Blue Jeans' in seven reels.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-10 - 1922-07-10
Summary:

Jean Paige in 'Black Beauty.' Illustration included.

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-11
Summary:

Commencing today the 'star' picture at the Coronet Theatre will be 'Blue Jeans,' a Metro special production in seven acts, featuring Viola Dana. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-11 - 1920-03-13
Summary:

When a play runs for three years at one theatre, it is a pretty good guarantee that the show is a good one! This was the case with 'Blue Jeans,' the screen version of which is on tonight. March 11-13 remarks: Viola Dana in 'Blue Jeans,' seven reels. March 13 remarks: Metro…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-31
Summary:

Enemies of Women,' based on Vicente Blasco Ibanez's novel, starring Lionel Barrymore, Alma Rubens, Pedro de Cordoba, Gareth Hughes, Gladys Hulette, William H. Thompson, William Collier Jr, Paul Panzer, is showing at the Star Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-11
Summary:

Jean d'Arc,' a historical drama produced by Savoia Co., about the heroine and English invaders, will be screened at the Victoria Theatre this afternoon. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-06
Summary:

John Barrymore, paragon of actors, graces the screen this week at the Coronet Theatre in the starring role of 'Beau Brummel.' Film synopsis included. The supporting cast consists of Mary Astor, Willard Louis, Irene Rich, Alec B. Francis, Carmel Meyers [sic], William Humphreys, Richard…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-11 - 1920-02-13
Summary:

Tonight, a super production at ordinary prices, Viola Dana in Blue Jeans in 7 reels. March 13 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on Metro's 'Blue Jeans,' also showing 'The Circus King' episodes 9 and 10 at 7.15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-29
Summary:

Mary Pickford and Charlie Chaplin share the major portion of the current programme at the Kowloon Theatre, in 'How Could You, Jean?' and 'The Immigrant.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-05 - 1916-12-05
Summary:

Screening of the magnificent photoplay 'The Sea' in 3 parts, after the novel 'La Mer' by Jean Jullien, 'Pathe's British Gazette' and 'The Great War' (French Squadron at Malta), Comics: 'Married a Year', 'Ready Made Fmaily' and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-28
Summary:

The current programme in Kowloon Theatre: 'How Could You Jean?' featuring Mary Pickford and 'The Immigrant' by Charlie Chaplin. Plots of both films were included.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-09 - 1919-08-09
Summary:

Sunday's matinee, we are screening on Sunday afternoon only, Henry Krauss in 'The Tramp,' from the work of the poet, Jean Richepin.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-06 - 1916-12-07
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of the magnificent photoplay 'The Sea' in 3 parts, after the novel 'La Mer' by Jean Jullien, 'Pathe's British Gazette' and 'The Great War' (French Squadron at Malta), Comics: 'Married a Year', 'Ready Made Fmaily…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-04 - 1916-12-06
Summary:

On Dec 5, the magnificent photoplay 'The Sea' in 3 parts, after the novel 'La Mer' by Jean Jullien; interesting: 'Pathe's British Gazette,' 'The Great War: With the French Squadron at Malta'; comics: 'Married a Year,' 'Ready Made Family…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-09-03 - 1919-09-08
Summary:

Metro presents Lionel Barrymore in 'His Father's Son.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-03 - 1925-03-03
Summary:

Warner Bros. present John Barrymore in 'Beau Brummel.' Picture included.