A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-20
Summary:

Edward Peple, the author of the Broadway success, 'The Silver Girl,' declares that the screen version, starring Frank Keenan and Catherine Adams, is the best photo-adaptation of all of his plays in screen thus far. Mr. Keenan, considered the role in this film, is his biggest of all his…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-04-28
Summary:

A photoplay 'The Money Changers,' Benjamin B. Hampton's Masterpiece, was shown for the first time at the Coronet yesterday. The story is by Upton Sinclair and the cast includes Robert McKimm [sic], Roy Stewart, Claire Adams and Audrey Chapman.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-06 - 1922-06-09
Summary:

Today, a high-powered drama, 'The Lure of Egypt' from the famous novel, with Robert McKim, Claire Adams and Joseph Dowling. June 9 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-09
Summary:

The Federal Pathe feature 'The Lure of Egypt' is the attraction of World Theatre today. It was adapted from Norma Lorimer's novel 'There was a King in Egypt.' The film is starred by Robert McKim, Claire Adams, Joseph J. Dowling, Carl Gantvoort and Maude Wayne.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-09 - 1922-06-12
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents 'The Lure of Egypt' with Claire Adams, Robert McKim and Joseph J. Dowling. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die' episodes 8 and 9. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. June 10 Remarks: Sunday matinee 6 p.m., Wallace D.…

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Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-19 - 1922-06-19
Summary:

Screening at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. only from today to Saturday (ordinary prices), Constance Binney in Something Different, adapted from the novel by Alice Duer Miller, directed by R. William Neill, scenario by Kathryn Stuart. Plot included. Also Henry Lehrman's comedy 'A Game Lady,'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-16
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-19
Summary:

The Best of Luck,' a feature starring Kathryn Williams and Fred Malatesta, is a screen adaptation of the novel by Henry Hamilton, now being screened at the Star Theatre.

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Headline: Star; Grand
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-19 - 1923-06-19
Summary:

Star: Tonight only, Kathryn Adams in 'The Best of Luck.' Grand: Tonight only at 9.15 p.m., Harold Lloyd in 'Grandma's Boy.'

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Headline: Films on Trains
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-15
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-21 - 1923-09-21
Summary:

A Booth Tarkington novel, Florence Vidor in her greatest characterization, 'Alice Adams,' the encore picture is presented by King W. Vidor and adapted and directed by Rowland V. Lee, presented by Pathe Distributors.

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Headline: Alice Adams'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-22
13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-22 - 1923-09-29
Summary:

Tomorrow 26th, Florence Vidor in 'Alice Adams,' Booth Tarkington's most popular and fascinating heroine to the life in every expression, every thought, every action. September 24, 26 & 29 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-26
Summary:

A previously announced film which has risked the lives of the Pathe Cameraman and his assistant in the attempt in filming in close-ups of Mount Etna's eruption, is now screening at the World Theatre. Another film based on Tarkington's work 'Alice Adams,' which is directed by…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-26 - 1923-09-29
Summary:

Wednesday 26th to Saturday 29th September at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Florence Vidor in 'Alice Adams.' Also, 'Mount Etna in Eruption,' the Pathe cameraman risks life filming phenomenon. Admission: 9.15 p.m., $1.20 and 80 cents; 5.15 p.m., $1.00 and 60 cents. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m.,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-03
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-10 - 1923-11-24
Summary:

A Benj. B. Hampton production, 'Man of the Forest,' adapted from Zane Grey's popular story featuring Robert McKim, Claire Adams and Carl Gantvoort, distributed by Hodkinson, thru Pathe Exchange. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-29 - 1923-12-01
Summary:

Thursday 20th to Saturday 1st December at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Man of the Forest' with Robert McKim, Claire Adams and Carl Gantvoort. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-01 - 1923-12-01
Summary:

The most unusual motion picture ever produced, 'Legally Dead' with Milton Sills and Claire Adams.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-03 - 1923-12-04
Summary:

Monday 3rd to Tuesday 4th December at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Milton Sills and Claire Adams in 'Legally Dead.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.