A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-15 - 1921-09-22
Summary:

Pathe presents Emmy Wehlen in 'Lifting Shadows,' a super-production in 6 reels. Watch for the opening date. September 20 Remarks: Commencing on Friday, 23rd inst.The cast also includes Wyndham Standing, Stuart Holmes and Julia Swayne Gordon. Produced by Leonce Perret. Film plot…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-23 - 1921-09-26
Summary:

Friday, 23rd to Monday, 26th at 9.15 p.m., a Pathe special production 'Lifting Shadows' with Emmy Wehlen, Wyndham Standing, Stuart Holmes and Julia Swayne Gordon. Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Monday, 'The Great Game.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., '…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-12
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre is going to screen a 6 part Realart picture 'All Souls' Eve.' The photoplay is based on an Irish legend and adapted from the stage success by Anne Crawford Flexner. Mary Miles Minter, Jack Holt and Carmen Phillips play the leading roles. Film synopsis included. In…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-27
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening a First National production 'The Wonderful Thing,' today and tomorrow. The film is directed by Herbert Brodon [sic] and featuring Norma Talmadge along with Harrison Ford and Julia Hoyt.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-24
Summary:

Baroness Orczy, the authoress of the book and the play 'The Scarlet Pimpernel' has lost the action she brought against Mr. Fred Terry and his wife, Miss Julia Neilson, claiming film rights. As per the judgment of Mr. Justice Eve, the Copyright Act of 1911, vested cinematograph…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-01 - 1924-10-04
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m, Cecil B. DeMille's 'The Affairs of Anatol,' a Paramount picture with Wallace Reid, Elliott Dexter, Monte Blue, Theodore Roberts, Theodore Kosloff, Raymond Hatton, Gloria Swanson, Bebe Daniels, Wanda Hawley, Agnes Ayres, Polly Moran and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-10
Summary:

World Theatre will be showing the new Select Picture 'Sauce for the Goose,' in which Lewis J. Selznick presents Constance Talmadge. The story is a successful play by Geraldine Bonner and Hutcheson Boyd, adapted by Julia Crawford Ivers. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-21
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the film version of Rafael Sabatini's novel 'Scaramouche.' This Metro attraction is produced by Rex Ingram. The film is compared with Ingram's productions like 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' The film features Ramon…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-27
Summary:

Star Theatre is screening a Cosmopolitan production 'Heliotrope.' The story is adapted from a story by Richard Washburn Child. The comedy is directed by George D. Baker and released by Paramount. Fred Burton, Wilfred Lytell, Diana Allen and Julia Swayne Gordon play the chief roles.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-30
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the Inspiration production 'The White Sister' featuring Lillian Gish who plays the role of Sister Angela, today. The story of this Metro release was taken from a novel by F. Marion Crawford. The film was filmed entirely in Italy and Northern…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-02
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is screening 'The White Sister' which is based on F. Marion Crawford's novel and is directed by Mr. King. The film stays original to the story and exhibits some exquisite settings and quality photography. The film features Miss Gish. Film synopsis included.…