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: 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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-19
Summary:

Mr. S. [sic] Stuart Blackton who produced 'The Glorious Adventure,' is to produce the film on Dorothy Vernon, whose romantic elopement with Sir John Manners has formed the basis of many plays and stories. Lady Diana Manners is supposed to play the role of her ancestress Dorothy Vernon…

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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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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-25
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-26 - 1923-05-26
Summary:

Sunday and Monday only, Gladys Brockwell and Stuart Holmes in 'Paid Back.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-07 - 1922-03-07
Summary:

J. Stuart Blackton presents 'Wild Youth.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Woman in the Web,' episodes 1 and 2.

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Headline: Paid Back'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-26 - 1923-05-26
Summary:

Gladys Brockwell & Stuart Holmes in 'Paid Back' at the World Theatre on Sunday and Monday only.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-26 - 1923-05-26
Summary:

Gladys Brockwell and Stuart Holmes and an all-star cast in 'Paid Back,' a Universal attraction.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-12
Summary:

Last night, World Theatre screened the film version of 'Ouida,' entitled 'Under Two Flags' featuring Priscilla Dean who made a comeback after an absence of several months. Produced by Universal and directed by Tod Browning, the film stays original to the novel. Even for Miss…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-10
Summary:

Under Two Flags,' the great Universal dramatization of Ouida's famous novel, which comes to the World Theatre tomorrow. The film is directed by Tod Browning, starred by Priscilla Dean, James Kirkwood, John Davidson, Ethel Grey Terry, Stuart Holmes, Burton Law, W. H. Bainbridge, Fred…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-12 - 1921-09-12
Summary:

Priscilla Dean, the most dynamic personality in moving pictures, in 'Reputation,' Stuart Paton's tremendous drama of woman against woman. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-24
Summary:

Some students in St. John's Hall organized two gala nights for Monday and Tuesday next in behalf of those stricken by the floods in and around Canton. Up-to-date cinematograph films are to be shown, while eminent artists including Mrs. Marley, Mr. England, Professor Gonzalez, and his band,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-08-25 - 1925-08-26
Summary:

The Unknown Purple,' with Henry B. Walthall, Alice Lake and Stuart Holmes.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-29
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-08 - 1921-06-10
Summary:

J. Stuart Blackton, the Master of Screencraft, presents 'The Judgment House' [sic] in 6 reels, featuring Wilfred Lucas at usual prices.