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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-27
Summary:

H. B. Warner displays his engaging versatility to a decided advantage in 'Uncharted Channels' which heads the current programme at the Star Theatre. Mr. Warner is supported by Kathryn Adams. Film plot included. A Topical Budget containing pictures of Tutankhamen's tomb is another…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-28
Summary:

Uncharted Channels,' the Robertson-Cole production, featuring H. B. Warner, which is the current attraction at the Star Theatre. Mr Warner is supported by Kathryn Adams. Film plot included.

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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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-19
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen a Metro production entitled 'The Best of Luck' featuring Katherine Williams [sic] and Fred Malatesta. The film is a screen adaptation of the novel by Henry Hamilton. Full of thrill and horse racing drama, the play had a successful run at Drury Lane.

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

Four children, no one of them with but a few scenes to play, add a charming touch to the Hobart Henley Universal-Jewel production, 'The Flame of Life,' starring Priscilla Dean, coming to the World Theatre today. Although seen but a few times in the picture, Richard Daniels, Frankie Lee…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-15
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-18
Summary:

Kathryn [sic] Williams and an all-star cast appear in 'Trimmed in Scarlet,' the attraction due today at the Grand. The picture is adapted from the old stage play of the same name. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-05
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-05
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-19
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-09
Summary:

Ben Turpin was seen in 'A Small Town Idol' some month ago and his new picture 'The Shriek of Araby' comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening. The picture also starred by Kathryn McGuire, produced by Max [sic] Sennett. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-09
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Headline: Comedy Feature
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-09
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-09
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening the new Ben Turpin picture 'The Shriek of Araby,' this evening. The film is produced by Max [sic] Sennett and features Miss Kathryn McGuire.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-09
Summary:

Whether it is by design or accident that the Coronet Theatre this evening offers 'The Shriek of Araby' does not really matter, the only thing that concerns local cinema-goers is the fact that they are thus able to compare Mack Sennet [sic]'s famous burlesque with the picture…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-16