A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Body and Soul'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-14
Summary:

Body and Soul' will be seen today at the Queen's Theatre. Starring Alice Lake, who appeared in 'Should a Woman Tell?' and James A. Herne's 'Shore Acres.' Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-07
Summary:

The Misfit Wife,' a Metro production featuring Alice Lake, was seen last night at the Queen's Theatre. It was the performance of Alice Lake as Katie Molly that counted most in the picture's success. The cast includes Forrest Stanley, Leota Lorraine, Edward Martindel, Jack…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-14
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening 'Body and Soul' featuring Alice Lake who is known for her roles in 'Should a Woman Tell?,' James A. Herne's 'Shore Acres' and 'The Misfit Wife.' The story is an adaptation by Hayden Talbot and Marc Robbins of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-07-23
Summary:

The celebrations of the French community over the Fourteenth of July in Shanghai were probably on a more elaborate scale this year than for many years past. A cinematograph exhibition took place, also attracting much attention.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-20
Summary:

The Hoodlum,' a First National comedy starring Mary Pickford, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre this evening. The story is adapted from Julie M. Lipmann's 'Burkses Amy.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-06
Summary:

Alice Lake, who reaped success in Metro's production of 'Should A Women Tell?' and 'Shore Acres,' is to be seen in a new role at the Queen's Theatre today when the new Metro special, 'The Misfit Wife' will be the feature. Film synopsis included. Alice Lake…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-14
Summary:

Body and Soul,' a photoplay promising to be the most interesting of Alice Lake's appearances on the screen, will be seen today at the Queen's Theatre. Local cinema-goers have seen and like Miss Lake. As the fisher girl in 'Should a Woman Tell?' and the not dissimilar but…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-12-04
Summary:

London, Dec. 3 – The great Jeffries-Johnson fight was decided to take place on July 4th, and the venue is San Francisco. The city pays £20,200 that the fight might place there, and will share the cinematograph proceeds.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-17 - 1922-07-17
Summary:

All the week, the great fun film that all Hongkongers has been waiting for, Harold Lloyd in 'I Do.' Note the schedule: Monday, 'Captain Kidd, Jr.'; Tuesday, 'Alias Mike Moran'; Wednesday, 'Don't Ever Marry'; Thursday, Louis Glaum in 'Sahara…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-22 - 1925-05-25
Summary:

Today to Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15, Douglas MacLean in 'Bell Boy 13.' Also his Rascals in 'July Days,' an 'Our Gang' comedy in 2 parts. Saturday, May 23rd at 2.30 and 7.15, 'The Funeral of Dr. Sun Yet Sen' in 7 parts. May 25 Remarks: Tomorrow at 5.15 and 9…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-25 - 1925-05-25
Summary:

Today last shows at 5.15 and 9.15, Douglas MacLean in 'Bell Boy 13.' Also 'July Days,' an 'Our Gang' comedy in 2 parts. Today last shows at 2.30 and 7.15, 'The Funeral of Dr. Sun Yat Sen' in 7 parts. Tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Anita Stewart in '…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-22 - 1925-05-25
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15, Douglas MacLean in 'Bell Boy 13.' Also His Rascals in 'July Days,' an Our Gang comedy in 2 parts. Saturday, May, 23rd at 2.30 and 7.15, 'The Funeral of Dr. Sun Yat Sen' in 7 parts. May 23 Remarks: Illustration included. May 25…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-04 - 1922-08-07
Summary:

Today, Realart presents Justine Johnstone in 'Blackbirds,' The Baseball Game in Shanghai on 7th July, and Snub Pollard in 'Penny in the Slot.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., June Caprice & George B. Seitz in 'Sky Ranger,' epis. 15 & 16. Usual prices. Booking at…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-10 - 1923-07-11
Summary:

July 6, Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci. July 7, Laoioconda. July 8, La Boheme. July 9, Forza Del Destino. July 10, The Barber of Seville. July 11, Carmen. July 12, Mignon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-22
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-04 - 1922-08-07
Summary:

Today, Realart Pictures presents Justine Johnstone in 'Blackbirds.' Also 'The Base Ball Game in Shanghai on 7th July' and ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Penny-in-the-Slot.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., June Caprice and George B. Seitz in 'Sky Ranger' episodes 6 and 7.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-07-14 - 1925-07-14
Summary:

Pictures include Jackie Coogan in 'My Boy'; Wesley Barry in 'Penrod'; Dick [sic] Barthelmess in 'Tol'able David'; Constance Talmadge in 'Dangerous Business'; Mildred Harris in 'Old Dad'; Anita Stewart in 'Midnight Romance';…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-20 - 1917-07-20
Summary:

On July 21 and for 8 nights only, performance by the Cameos; on July 22, selected programme; on July 22, pictures only, featuring 'Jack O' Diamonds' in 6 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-21 - 1917-07-21
Summary:

On July 21 and for 8 nights only, performance by the Cameos; on July 22, selected programme; on July 22, pictures only, featuring 'Jack O' Diamonds' in 6 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-30 - 1923-07-05
Summary:

The company announces a short season commencing Monday July 2nd at The Star. 50 performers including all the old favourites. July 2nd, 'Rigoletto'; July 3rd, 'Traviata'; July 4th, 'Faust'; July 6th, 'Madame Butterfly' and 'The Barber of Seville.…