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: 1919-07-31
Summary:

Intolerance,' D. W. Griffith's greatest spectacle, said to have cost two million dollars, to utilize the services of 125,000 people, and to take three years in the making, will commence an engagement of three nights at the Coronet Theatre. The cast included Mae Marsh, Lilian Gish,…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-04
Summary:

Man Trackers,' the latest Universal feature, is coming to the World Theatre tonight. George Larkin and Josephine Hill take roles in the film. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-24 - 1922-01-26
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. only, Universal special, Carl Laemmle presents an all-star cast with George Larkin and Josephine Hill in 'Man Trackers.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., final episodes of 'Great London Mystery.' Booking at the theatre. Phone 1337.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-11
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-07
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-16
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-03
Summary:

Main Street' opened yesterday at the World Theatre for a week's run with Florence Vidor and Monte Blue in the featured roles. 'Main Street,' in the novel form by Sinclair Lewis, was the most widely discussed book ever published in America, not excepting even 'Uncle Tom…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-03
Summary:

Many huge sets were erected for the photodrama, 'Rupert of Hentzau,' which is scheduled to open at the Queen's Theatre today. On this set, the King of Ruritania (played by Bert Lytell) was wedded to the Princess Flavia (interpreted by Elaine Hammerstein) and the ceremony was…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-06
Summary:

Lovers of romance enjoyed themselves thoroughly last evening when Sir Anthone [sic] Hope's famous novel, 'Rupert of Hentzau,' was visualized at the Queen's Theatre. This photodrama was directed by Victor Heerman. Imagine seeing Elaine Hammerstein, Bert Lytell, Lew Cody,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-21
Summary:

Viola Dana in 'Dangerous to Men' is announced as the feature attraction at the Queen's Theatre. 'Dangerous to Men' is an adaptation by A. P. Younger from H. V. Esmond's stage drama. 'Eliza Comes to Stay,' which had a big run in London when it was produced…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-26
Summary:

Her Mad Bargain,' announced as the attraction at the Queen's Theatre, tomorrow, is Anita Stewart's new First National attraction. The star's recognized ability is an actress of what is termed the sympathetic type is given full play and her fashionable wardrobe more than…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-28
Summary:

Her Mad Bargain,' the First National attraction is playing at the Queen's Theatre this week. Josephine Quirk, who wrote the scenario, has evolved a story that measures its heart interest in a touch of pathos. The lavishness that has been a by-word in former Anita Stewart pictures is…