A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-25 - 1924-06-28
Summary:

Wednesday 25th to Saturday 28th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the year's most sensational mystery thriller with a cast of superb excellence, Estelle Taylor, Forrest Stanley, Wallace Beery, Sylvia Breamer and Josef Swickard in 'Bavu' in 8 parts. Also 'Captain D'oisy (French…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-25 - 1924-06-25
Summary:

Bavu,' the year's most sensational mystery thriller, with a cast of superb excellence, Estelle Taylor, Wallace Beery, Forrest Stanley, Josef Swickard and Sylvia Breamer. Also 'Captain D'oisy in Pekin and Mukden,' a hearty reception by the military bodies of both…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-25
Summary:

In the thrilling mystery picture, 'Bavu,' the Universal-Jewel offering at the World Theatre today, there are two wonderful characters in the roles played by Wallace Beery and Estelle Taylor. 'Bavu' was filmed by Universal from Earl Carroll's New York stage success of the…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-25 - 1924-06-28
Summary:

Wednesday 25th to Saturday 28th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Estelle Taylor, Forrest Stanley, Wallace Beery, Sylvia Breamer and Josef Swickard in 'Bavu.' Also Captain d'Oisy (French Aviator) in 'Peking and Mukden.' Special prices: 9.15 p.m., $1.50 and $1.00; 5.15, $1.00 and 70…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-27 - 1924-06-27
Summary:

Bavu,' Universal-Jewel's most exciting mystery thriller ever made, with a great cast of favourites headed by Estelle Taylor, Forrest Stanley, Sylvia Breamer, Wallace Beery of 'Robin Hood,' Josef Swickard of 'The Four Horsemen' and Martha Mattox.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-27
Summary:

Mothers-in-Law' will be screened at the Queen's Theatre from today till Monday. The film starred Gaston Glass, Ruth Clifford, Josef Swickard who will be remembered for 'The Four Horsemen,' and also with Marie Curtis and Edith Yorke. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-27
Summary:

From today till Monday, Queen's Theatre will be screening 'Mothers-in-Law' at the 5:15 and 9:15 performances. The film will satisfy not only those who see it as a diversion from routine life but also those who perceive the moral of the story and measure its influence on human…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-27
Summary:

Bavu,' the weird mystery picture which is showing at the World Theatre stands out as one of the most engaging evening's entertainment seen here in a long time. It is a Universal-Jewel production adapted from the play of the last New York stage season, written by Earl Carroll. '…

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

Bavu' with a combination of superb cast: Wallace Beery, Estelle Taylor, Forrest Stanley, Sylvia Breamer and Josef Swickard. Don't miss seeing it last showing today. Sunday, Hoot Gibson in '40-Horse Hawkins.'

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-17
Summary:

There is nothing to forgive, and it will be a long while before you forget the new C. B. C. feature, 'Forgive and Forget,' which opened at the Theatre last night. There is a real story in 'Forgive and Forget,' and a real idea underlying the story. The theme is one that will…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-02
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-04
Summary:

In the thrilling mystery picture, 'Bavu,' the Universal-Jewel showing at the Star Theatre today, there are two wonderful characters in the roles played by Wallace Beery and Estelle Taylor. 'Bavu' was filmed by Universal from Earl Carroll's New York stage success of the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-20
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-25
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the Metro production 'The Golden Gift' starring Alice Lake. The cast also includes John Bowers, Harriett Hammond, Joseph [sic] Swickard, Bridgetta Clark, Louis Dumar, Geoffrey Webb and Cammilla [sic] Clark. Film synopsis included. Another newsreel…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-26
Summary:

Alice Lake in her latest starring picture for Metro, 'The Golden Gift,' a Maxwell Karger production which was shown at the Queen's Theatre, gives one of the most powerful dramatic portrayals of her screen career. She was assisted by the cast of Bowers Harriett Hammond, Joseph [sic…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-26
Summary:

Yesterday, Queen's Theatre screened 'The Golden Gift' starring Alice Lake, the youthful Metro star. The cast also includes John Bowers, Harriett Hammond, Joseph [sic] Swickard, Bridgetta Clark, Louis Dumar, Geoffrey Webb and Camilla Clark. The film will be shown for the last time…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-26
Summary:

The Golden Gift,' which was shown yesterday at the Queen's Theatre, is a thrilling drama of love and power, with Alice Lake, the youthful Metro star, as the central figure in this story of the clash between love of career and love of a child. Film synopsis included. As a leading man,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-15
Summary:

Last evening, Queen's Theatre screened the film version of William Hurlbut's drama, entitled 'Body and Soul,' featuring Alice Lake. The film was directed by Charles Swickard and the photography was done by Arthur Reeves. A. E. Frenderman was responsible for the art settings.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-15
Summary:

Parisian photoplays – until 'Body and Soul' brought Alice Lake to the screen again last evening at the Queen's Theatre – have been of two sorts, very drawing-room and impressively smart, or very underworld in an unconvincing, Apache-like way. Hence the relief and later, as soon as…