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: 1923-12-28
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening a comedy entitled 'Dangerous Business' featuring Constance Talmadge and Kenneth Harlan. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-01 - 1924-02-04
Summary:

Today, Estelle Taylor in 'Thorns and Orange Blossoms.' February 4 Remarks: Last performances, the cast also includes Kenneth Harlan and Edith Roberts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-23 - 1924-05-26
Summary:

Commencing Friday 23rd to Monday 26th May at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Kenneth Harlan and Florence Vidor in 'The Virginian,' 1924 production. Usual prices. Booking at Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-29
Summary:

World Theatre screened Warner Brothers drama 'The Beautiful and Damned,' starring Marie Prevost, last night. This is the screen adaptation from F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel. The scenario was written by Olga Printzlau. The cast includes Kenneth Harlan, Tully Marshall, Harry Meyers […

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-23 - 1924-07-26
Summary:

Commencing today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, B. P. Schulberg presents 'Poisoned Paradise' with Kenneth Harlan, Raymond Griffith, Clara Bow, Carmel Myers. Telephone Central 4636. Booking at Theatre. July 26 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. Distributed by Preferred Pictures.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-06 - 1924-08-08
Summary:

Miriam Cooper, Kenneth Harlan and Walter Long in 'The Broken Wing' presented by B. P. Schulberg. Showing at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 till Saturday.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-12 - 1924-09-15
Summary:

At 5.15 & 9.15 only, Colleen Moore and Kenneth Harlan in 'April Showers.' Film poster included. At 2.30 & 7.15, 'The Two Orphans,' an all Chinese Shanghai film with complete English sub-titles.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-12
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is screening 'April Showers' at the 5:15 and 9:15 performances. The film revolves around the story of Irish communities living on the East side of New York. Those who claim association with the Emerald Isle are Tom Forman, the director, Colleen Moore and Kenneth…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-01 - 1924-12-02
Summary:

Today & tomorrow only at 5.15 & 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The New Moon.' Film plot included. Usual prices. Starting Wednesday next, 'The Girl Who Came Back' with Miriam Cooper, Kenneth Harlan, Gaston Glass, Joseph Dowling, Zasu Pitts, Fred Malatesta, Ethel Shannon,…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-03 - 1924-12-06
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Girl Who Came Back' with Miriam Cooper, Keeneth Harlan, Gaston Glass, Joseph Dowlieg [sic], Zasu Pitts, Fred Xalatesia [sic], Ethel Shannon, Mary Culver. December 3-4 Remarks: On page 3 & 5, film plot and photo included. December 3-4…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-05
Summary:

World Theatre is screening the Al Lichtman attraction 'The Girl Who Came Back.' The film is directed by Tom Forman. Mr. Forman was bothered by two of his cast members, Zasu Pitts and Kenneth Harlan, whose work with Constance Talmadge and later in 'Thorns and Orange Blossoms.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-15
Summary:

Yesterday, Queen's Theatre screened the First National production 'Polly of the Follies' starring Constance Talmadge, for the first time. The comedy-drama is written by John Emerson and Anita Loos. The cast also includes Kenneth Harlan, Horace Knight and George Fawcett. Film…

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-26
Summary:

World Theatre screened the Chester Bennett production 'The Lullaby.' The film features Jane Novak, Robert Anderson and Fred Malatesta. The screening is decorated by fine musical performances by the orchestra. Chester Bennett is also the composer of such fine music. The cast also…

14
Headline: Woman's Place'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-20
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the First National attraction 'Woman's Place' featuring Constance Talmadge and Kenneth Harlan. Other important members of the cast are Hassard Short, Florence Short, Ina Rorke, Marguerite Linden and Jack Connolly. The Manila Vaudeville Co.…

15
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-11 - 1925-03-14
Summary:

The Fighting Blade' with Richard Barthelmess. A fast moving drama of the events that led to Cromwell's victory over Charles I. March 14 remarks: 'The Little Church Around the Corner' with Claire Windsor, Kenneth Harlan, Hobart Bosworth, Pauline Stark [sic], Alec B. Francis,…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-16 - 1925-03-18
Summary:

The Little Church Around the Corner' with Claire Windsor, Kenneth Harlan, Hobart Bosworth, Pauline Stark [sic], Alec B. Francis and Winter Hall.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-17 - 1925-04-22
Summary:

Today till Wednesday, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Distinctive Pictures Corporation presents 'The Rejected Woman,' with Alma Rubens, Conrad Nagel and Wyndham Standing, directed by Albert Parker, from the story by John Lynch. Illustration included. April 20 & 21 Remarks: Starting Thursday,…

18
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-21 - 1925-04-22
Summary:

For two days only, today and tomorrow, return visit of a big picture, 'Beautiful and Damned' with Marie Prevost, Kenneth Harlan, Harry Meyers [sic], Tully Marshall, Louise Fazenda, and eight other featured stars.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-22
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening the film version of Kathleen Norris's novel 'Butterfly,' tomorrow. The Universal Jewel attraction is directed by Clarence Brown and features Ruth Clifford, Laura La Plante, Kenneth Harlan and Norman Kerry. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-23 - 1925-04-27
Summary:

Showing today, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a magnificent photodramatization of the famous novel by Kathleen Norris, Carl Laemmle presents 'Butterfly,' starring Laura La Plante, Norman Kerry, Kenneth Harlan, Ruth Clifford and Margaret Livingston. Also Jack Dempsey in 'So This Is Paris,…