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: 1913-07-21
Summary:

Films of Sir J. Forbes-Robertson and Miss Gertrude Elliott have been taken by the Gaumont Film Hire Service. Most of the scenes were 'staged' in the studio. It is stated that 'Hamlet,' when completed, will be about a mile long, and will cost about 10,000 pounds.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-04-09
Summary:

Mr. Justine Lust recently gave judgment for the defendant, with costs, in the action by the British Actors' Film Company, against Mr. James Glover, the well-known musical director, in respect of the right to film the light opera, 'Les Cloches de Corneville.' The film company…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-16
Summary:

The beautiful romance by Geo. Middleton, 'At First Sight' is now being screened in five parts in Hongkong Theatre. The story deals with the adventures of a pretty orphan girl, Justine Gibbs, played by Mae Murray. The new programme next Wednesday will be Paramount Picture ' The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-25
Summary:

An article about the Church Pictorial Movement, for reaching large mass by using kinema into English villages. Its motor-vans, conveying projectors, dramatic films, the screen, and the operators, are on the road in Somerset and Gloucester each week, on regular circuits. There were both…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-06 - 1922-07-07
Summary:

Adapted from the story 'Emergency House.' At World Theatre, Friday, 7th. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-06 - 1922-07-06
Summary:

The Plaything of Broadway' starring Justine Johnstone, a tense drama of city life.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-06
Summary:

Justine Johnstone (As Lola) in the 'Playing of Broadway,' to be screened at the World Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-06 - 1922-07-08
Summary:

The Plaything of Broadway' starring Justine Johnstone. Plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-07 - 1922-07-10
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Plaything of Broadway,' featuring Justine Johnstone. Also, Snub Pollard in 'Name the Day.' At 2.30 and 7.15 performance, Eileen Sedgwick in 'Terror Trail,' epis. 5 & 6. Usual price. Booking at the Theatre. July 8 & 10…

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

Commencing Friday, 7th inst., by all means you must see this tense drama, 'The Plaything of Broadway,' featuring one of America's most beautiful girls, one of the graces, Justine Johnstone.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-07 - 1922-07-10
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Plaything of Broadway,' featuring Justine Johnstone. Also ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Name the Day.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'Terror Trail' episodes 5 and 6. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-07 - 1922-07-10
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Plaything of Broadway' featuring Justine Johnstone. Also ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Name the Day.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'Terror Trail' episodes 5 and 6. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-08 - 1922-07-08
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Plaything of Broadway' featuring Justine Johnstone. Also ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Name the Day.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'Terror Trail' episodes 5 and 6. Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., William S. Hart in 'The Poppy…

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-01 - 1922-08-03
Summary:

It is reported that Countess Leonie, a notorious smuggler of precious stones and laces, is on her way to this colony. She is stunningly beautiful, and is said always to dress in black velvet and to wear a black mask over her eyes. Illustration included. August 3 Remarks: Justine Johnstone who…

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Headline: At the World
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-03 - 1922-08-05
Summary:

Justine Johnstone, who has the star rold in 'Blackbirds' at the World Theatre tomorrow (today). Illustrations included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-03
Summary:

Blackbirds may become birds of Paradise if they learn the regenerating power of love and faith.' And that regardless of what Frank Chapman, E. Harold Baynes and other ornithologists have to say about it, is the theme of the photodrama that opens on Friday next at the World Theatre with…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-03 - 1922-08-05
Summary:

Commencing today at the World, Justine Johnstone in 'Blackbirds.' Illustration and plot included.

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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: 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.…