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: 1922-04-25
Summary:

For the sake of 'rest and new ideas,' Kathlyn Williams, an American motion picture star and originator of the serial motion picture film, has come to the Orient, arriving in Shanghai by the Pacific Mail steamer Golden State. Kathlyn Williams' husband, Mr. Charles Eyton, the…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-07
Summary:

There was a big house at the Bijou Theatre on Saturday night when a film version of Daudet's pathetic story 'Jack' was screened. Tonight, the first instalment of a new and most wonderful series 'The Adventures of Kathlyn' will be shown. The lady who takes the heroine…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-13
Summary:

Shanghai, April 12 – Miss Kathlyn Williams, the noted film star arrived here today on the Golden State.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-13
Summary:

Shanghai, Apr 12 – Miss Kathlyn Williams, the noted film star, arrived in Shanghai today on the Golden State.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-11 - 1919-10-14
Summary:

From October 11 to 14, showing episodes 5 and 6 of 'Houdini.' Monday, 13th, matinee 5 p.m., Kathlyn Williams in 'Big Timber,' Paramount in 5 parts. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-29 - 1923-10-30
Summary:

Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th October at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Trimmed in Scarlet' with Kathlyn Williams and an exceptional cast. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-29 - 1923-10-30
Summary:

Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th October at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Trimmed in Scarlet' with Kathlyn Williams and an exceptional cast. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-11 - 1919-10-14
Summary:

From 11th to 14th October, showing episodes 5 and 6 of 'Houdini.' Monday 13th, matinee at 5 p.m., Kathlyn Williams in 'Big Timber,' Paramount in 5 parts. Booking at the theatre. October 14 Remarks: Ad. on 'Houdini' only.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-14 - 1921-05-17
Summary:

Carlos and his company in 'A Happy Mixture of Varieties.' Also, Wallace Reid and Kathlyn Williams in 'The Thing We Love' [sic].

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-29 - 1923-10-30
Summary:

Mon. 29th and Tue. 30th October at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Trimmed in Scarlet' with Kathlyn William [sic]. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. October 29 Remarks: Another ad. on page 4, illustration and film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-02
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening the film adaptation of Zane Grey's novel 'The U.P. Trail.' Kathlyn Williams is the leading actress. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-02
Summary:

The Coronet provided the screening of 'The U. P. Trail,' which was adapted from a famous novel written by Zane Grey. Kathlyn Williams was in the part of 'Beauty' Stanton.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-05-14 - 1921-05-17
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Carlos and his company in a happy mixture of varieties. Also Wallace Reid and Kathlyn Williams in 'The Thing We Love.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-14 - 1921-05-17
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Creighton, Carlos and Warren in A Happy Mixture of Varieties, also Wallace Reid and Kathlyn Williams in 'The Thing We Love.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-10 - 1919-02-12
Summary:

Gaumont Graphic. Kathlyn Williams supported by Thomas Holding in 'Redeeming Love,' a Paramount picture. 'The Barrier' in 7 parts. Manila String Band will be in attendance. Schedule included. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-23
Summary:

Miss Kathlyn Williams, now visiting her sister Miss Vera Doria (Mrs. Snodgrass) in Shanghai, said that 'every day in every way the movies are getting better and better.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-08 - 1919-08-08
Summary:

Tonight, Kathlyn Williams and Wallace Reid in the film version of Bertrand Sinclair's 'Big Timber.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-08 - 1919-08-08
Summary:

Tonight, Kathlyn Williams and Wallace Reid in the film version of Bertrand Sinclair's 'Big Timber.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-14
Summary:

The Thing [sic] We Love' a five part Paramount picture featuring Wallace Reid and Kathlyn Williams will be screened at Hongkong Theatre. Mack Sennet [sic] comedies will also be shown.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-11 - 1919-02-11
Summary:

February 11 and 12 at 9.15 p.m., Gaumont Graphic. Kathlyn Williams supported by Thomas Holding in 'Redeeming Love,' a Paramount Picture. The Manila String Band will be attendance on Thursday February 11 at 9.15 p.m. Matinees Thursday, February 13 at 5.15 p.m., 'The Barrier'…