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: 1925-04-25
Summary:

World Theatre is screening the Universal Jewel production 'Butterfly.' The film is a Clarence Brown adaptation of Kathleen Norris' novel. The film features Ruth Clifford, Laura La Plante and Norman Kerry. The other five major characters are portrayed by Kenneth Harlan, Cesare…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-21
Summary:

Kathleen Norris's latest novel to be filmed 'Butterfly,' comes to the World Theatre tomorrow. Production details and background included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-13
Summary:

Today, at the 5 p.m. matinee at the Hongkong Theatre, Miss Kathleen Williams will appear in Paramount film the 'Big Timber.' There will be a fine comedy and new comics at intervals.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-11 - 1923-12-11
Summary:

The Luck of Geraldine Laird' starring Bessie Barriscale, a Kathleen Norris story.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-31
Summary:

Paramount believes in finishing what it starts in a serial. 'Who is Number One,' featuring Kathleen Clifford, has features that make it one of the most successful ever screened at the Bijou Theatre

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-08 - 1923-12-08
Summary:

Sunday to Tuesday, 'The Luck of Geraldine Laird' starring Bessie Barriscale, a Kathleen Norris story.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-08 - 1923-12-08
Summary:

Sunday to Tuesday, Bessie Barriscale in 'The Luck of Geraldine Laird,' from Kathleen Norris' famous novel.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-10-05 - 1918-10-08
Summary:

The eleventh and twelfth episodes of 'The Secret Kingdom,' with L-Ko and Keystone comics, from Saturday, 5th to Tuesday, 8th October. A Paramount feature in 5 parts. The first to third episodes of 'Who is Number One?' on Wednesday 9th October. Kathleen Clifford is featured.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-02
Summary:

The predestination of human events and the inexorable manner in which fate drives humans to carry out her whims is strikingly brought out in the Warner Brothers' new photodrama, 'Lucretia Lombard.' The picture is adapted from Kathleen Norris' famous novel of loveless…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-05 - 1918-10-08
Summary:

Tonight, screening 'The Secret Kingdom' 11th and 12th episodes with L-KO and Keystone comics. Wednesday 9th, see our next serial, 'Who Is Number One?' 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes, Paramount serial complete in 15 episodes, featuring Kathleen Clifford.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-29 - 1924-12-30
Summary:

Wallace Beery and Kathleen Clifford in 'Richard the Lion-Hearted,' a companion picture to 'Robin Hood.' December 29 Remarks: Ilustration included. December 30 Remarks: Starting tomorrow, the Vampire in 'A Fool There Was.'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-17 - 1918-08-17
Summary:

Coming, a Paramount serial, 'Who Is Number One?' in 15 episodes, 30 parts. Story by Anna Katherine [sic] Green, featuring Kathleen Clifford. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-05-27
Summary:

Daisy Harcourt, an English comedienne, is appearing at the Hongkong Theatre this week. Besides, a Paramount film in five reels, 'Lost in Transit,' arranged by Gardner Hunting from the story written by Kathleen Williams, will be screened tomorrow night.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-23 - 1924-12-26
Summary:

Companion picture to 'Robin Hood,' United Artists presents Wallace Beery and Kathleen Clifford in 'Richard, the Lion-Hearted.' Today till Friday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-29 - 1924-12-29
Summary:

Three days only, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., extra special, Wallace Beery and Kathleen Clifford in 'Richard the Lion-Hearted,' companion picture to 'Robin Hood,' an unusual picture at usual prices. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-17 - 1923-10-17
Summary:

Mae Marsh, George Bartholow Jr., Kathleen Kirkham and Herbert Prior in 'The Little ‘Fraid Lady.' Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-27 - 1920-03-30
Summary:

Tonight until Tuesday at 9.15 p.m., the moral uplift society of America presents the powerful preachment, 'It May Be Your Daughter.' At 5.15 p.m., William Fox presents the royal actress, Betty Nansen in 'A Woman's Temptation.' At 7.15 p.m., Kathleen Clifford in 'Who…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-27 - 1924-09-27
Summary:

Commencing Wednesday, 1st October, Warner Brothers' 'Lucretia Lombard,' adapted from the novel by Kathleen Norris, a Harry Rapf production featuring Irene Rich and Monte Blue. Illustration included.

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Headline: Butterfly'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-24
Summary:

World Theatre is screening the Universal Jewel production 'Butterfly.' The film is a Clarence Brown adaptation of Kathleen Norris' novel. The film features Ruth Clifford, Laura La Plante and Norman Kerry. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-01
Summary:

World Theatre will be showing a Warner Brothers classic 'Lucretia Lombard' today. The Harry Ranf [sic] production is a screen adaptation of Kathleen Norris's famous novel of the same name. Jack Conway directed the picture and the cast includes Irene Rich and Monte Blue.