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: 1922-02-04
Summary:

Here comes the Bride,' directed by John S. Robertson, will be screened together with Charlie Chaplin in a hotel and a comedy 'Burton Holmes Travel' at the Hongkong Theatre today.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-18 - 1924-10-18
Summary:

Mary Pickford in 'Tess of the Storm Country,' by the arrangement of Adolph Zukor, directed by John S. Robertson, photography by Charles Rosher. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-21 - 1924-10-24
Summary:

Mary Pickford in 'Tess of the Storm Country,' from the novel by Grace Miller White, directed by John S. Robertson, photography by Charles Roshes. Illustration included. October 24 Remarks: With special musical setting. Come hear the music at ordinary prices.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-16 - 1925-03-16
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, last two days at all shows, First National Pictures presents Dorothy Gish and Richard Barthelmess in Joseph Hergesheimer's flaming romance of Latin love and Spanish hate, 'The Bright Shawl,' a John S. Robertson production in 8 parts. Coming, Murray, the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-14
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the film version of Joseph Hergesheimer's story 'The Bright Shawl' featuring Richard Barthelmess and Dorothy Gish. A large part of the story was filmed in Cuba. The film was directed by John S. Robertson who is famous for productions like…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-14 - 1925-03-14
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, First National Pictures present Dorothy Gish and Richard Barthelmess in Joseph Hergesheimer's 'The Bright Shawl.' A John S. Robertson production in 8 reels. March 16 remarks: Coming! Murray, the Handcuff King. March 17 remarks: Katherin [sic] MacDonald in…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-17 - 1925-03-17
Summary:

Today positively last shows at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Dorothy Gish and Richard Barthelmess in 'The Bright Shawl,' a John S. Robertson production. Tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., first appearance in Hongkong, Murray, the handcuff king. Also…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-14 - 1925-03-14
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow (Sunday) at 6.00, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Dorothy Gish and Richard Barthelmess in Joseph Hergesheimer's flaming romance of Latin love and Spanish hate, 'The Bright Shawl,' a John S. Robertson production in 8…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-14
Summary:

A picture representing the most ambitious undertaking Richard Barthelmess has yet made for the screen comes to the Queen's Theatre today for an engagement of four days. It is the film version of Joseph Hergesheimer's popular story, 'The Bright Shawl,' dealing with the days of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-14 - 1920-02-14
Summary:

You may know him as the writer of 'Lord John's Journal,' edited by L. N. and A. M. Williamson. He is an amateur detective and believe us, he is some sleuth. The Coronet have secured some pictures with this versatile Briton in the principal role and will present the first tonight…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-22 - 1917-02-22
Summary:

Screening of 'Father John'; Coming film: Pathe's 'Via Wireless'

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-14 - 1925-03-17
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, a First National Pictures presents Dorothy Gish and Richard Barthelmess in Joseph Hergesheimer's flaming romance of Latin love and Spanish hate, 'The Bright Shawl,' a John J. [sic] Robertson production. Coming, Murray, the Handcuff King. March 14 Remarks:…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-17
Summary:

The Little 'Fraid Lady,' starring Mae Marsh, is opened at the World Theatre today. The film is Marsh's first Robertson-Cole super-special picture, which is directed by John G. Adolfi. Director believes Marsh has the most effective role of her career. The dramatic opportunities…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-17
Summary:

Beginning today for a run of three days, World Theatre is going to screen the new Robertson-Cole production 'The Little 'Fraid Lady' starring Mae Marsh. The story is adapted from Marjorie Benton Cooke's popular novel, 'The Girl Who Lived in the Woods' and directed…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-07 - 1916-09-09
Summary:

On Sept 9, 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Black Box Mystery' [sic]; The Great War, Pathe's Gazette; comics: John Bunny, Keystones.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-24 - 1919-03-24
Summary:

The three most popular film actors in the public estimation are William S. Hart, Douglas Fairbanks and William Farnum. The Coronet has booked pictures starring all three. Today we are showing your old favourite Douglas Fairbanks in 'Double Trouble.'

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Headline: The Palisade
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-16
Summary:

The management of the Palisade, Kowloon, has arranged a most attractive programme for tonight, when a full military band will again be in attendance. A special feature is being made of the Kowloon cartoons, which are the work of a local cartoonist. There will also be a number of local slides…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-12 - 1920-05-14
Summary:

Commencing tonight at 9.15 sharp, Tom Mix in a William Fox picture, Mr. Logan, U. S. A.

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Headline: Flood Relief
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-24 - 1915-07-27
Summary:

Grand entertainment in St. John's Hall, latest cinematograph films, and items by eminent artists

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-12 - 1920-05-14
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Tom Mix in a story of the secret service where grim duty outweighs the call of love, 'Mr. Logan, U. S. A.' May 12 Remarks: Another ad. on page 12.