A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: British Stars and Pictures: By 'Londoner' for the South China Morning Post - Forthcoming Releases
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-26
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Headline: Quincy Adams Sawyer': The Last Word in Rural Life
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-12
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Headline: South China Morning Post Advertisement 1924-01-14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-14 - 1924-01-14
Summary:

Lon Chaney, Blanche Sweet, John Bowers, Barbara La Marr, Elmo Lincoln, June Elvidge, Billy Franey, Louise Fazenda, Hank Mann and Gale Henry are just a few of the featured players in 'Quincy Adams Sawyer.'

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Headline: Rural Classic is now Photoplay: 'Quincy Adams Sawyer,' in Pictures
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-14
Summary:

One of the most widely heralded of this season's photoplays is announced as coming to the Coronet Theatre. It is 'Quincy Adams Sawyer,' a Metro-SL picture based on the famous story of New England life. So great was the popularity of the printed narrative by Charles Felton Pidgin…

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Headline: The Coronet: 'Forbidden Fruit'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-18
Summary:

The Coronet is putting on for one day only the film 'Forbidden Fruit,' a Paramount's special production, starring Agnes Ayres. Felix the Cat is another attraction, full of humour. Tomorrow will show 'Quincy Adams Sawyer,' starred by Blanche Sweet, John Bowere [sic], Elmo…

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Headline: Elmo Lincoln: Famous Tarzan Now Blacksmith
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-19
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Headline: The Coronet: 'Quincy Adams Sawyer'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-19
Summary:

The Metro production 'Quincy Adams Sawyer,' which comes to the Coronet today, is yet another of those new style pictures which leaves behind all the old trite situations. The story is taken from the widely-read novel by Charles Felton Pidgin. The cast in the film is an exceptional one…

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Headline: Laura La Plante: Real Hard Three-Year Battle
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-26
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Headline: Commencing tomorrow at the World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-02 - 1924-08-09
Summary:

Laura La Plante in 'Excitement.' Picture included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-06 - 1924-08-09
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Bachelor Girl,' 1924's super-artistic production, 9 reels of scenes. Usual prices. August 8-9 Remarks: Photo of 'The Bachelor Girl' included. Sunday, Laura La Plante in 'Excitement.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-06 - 1924-08-09
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Bachelor Girl.' Usual prices. August 9 Remarks: Sunday, Laura La Plante in 'Excitement.'

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

Today only at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., 'The Bachelor Girl.' Sunday, Laura La Plante in 'Excitement.' Usual prices.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-11 - 1924-08-12
Summary:

Sun. 10th to Tue. 12th at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Laura La Plante in 'Excitement.' Film plot included. Usual prices. August 12 Remarks: From Wed. 13th to Sat. 16th, Johnnie Walker in 'The 4th. Musketeer.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-11 - 1924-08-11
Summary:

Sunday 10th to Tuesday 12th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Laura La Plante in 'Excitement.' Usual prices.

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Headline: Excitement': At the World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-11
Summary:

World Theatre has been screening Laura La Pante's [sic] 'Excitement,' since Sunday. Film synopsis included. Robert Hill directed it from an adaption of a magazine story by Grosby [sic] George.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-11 - 1924-08-12
Summary:

Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Laura La Plante in 'Excitement.' Usual prices. August 12 Remarks: From Wednesday 13th to Saturday 16th, Johnnie Walker in 'The 4th Musketeer.' Usual prices.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-12 - 1924-08-12
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., last chance to see Laura La Plante in 'Excitement.' From Wednesday 13th to Saturday 16th, Johnnie Walker in 'The 4th Musketeer,' a masterpiece picture. Usual prices.

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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1924-08-14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-14
Summary:

Miss Laura La Plante, who makes her debut as a screen star in 'Excitement,' the comedy now showing at the World Theatre, is a product of the film company's dramatic school at Universal City. The pretty actress began her career as an extra girl and worked up through the stages of…

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Headline: Laura La Plante: 'Dangerous Blonde' Coming Here
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-06
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Headline: The Coronet; The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-18 - 1924-09-18
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., Gloria Swanson in 'Her Gilded Cage,' 'A Rag Doll Romance,' and International News. The Star: Today only at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Laura La Plante in 'Excitement.'