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: 1920-08-04
Summary:

As already briefly reported, Devonshire House, the famous mansion in Piccadilly has been sold for a million guineas. It is to be pulled down, and in its place will be built: A palatial cinema with seating accommodation for 5,000 people; A spacious dancing hall; A restaurant and tea-rooms. The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-20 - 1922-01-20
Summary:

Written by Granville Barker and Laurence Housman, produced by Maurice Tourneur and starring Marguerite Clark, 'Prunella' is a most unusual picture, it has the quaintest of settings and the daintiest of stories.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-24
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-06
Summary:

H. O. Davis presentation of 'The Silent Call,' the Laurence Trimble-Jane Murfin production, released through Associated First National Pictures, Inc., which comes to the Queen's Theatre today. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-06
Summary:

From today, Queen's Theatre will be screening an Associated First National Pictures, Inc. 'The Silent Call,' the H. O. Davis' presentation of the Laurence Trimble-Jane Murfin production. The characterization of Strongheart, a Belgian police dog, in the film is impressive. All…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-06
Summary:

The Silent Call' has been announced as the feature attraction at the Queen's Theatre commencing today. It is the first Laurence Trimble – Jane Murfin production, presented by H. O. Davis and distributed by Associated First National Pictures, Inc. The dog, Strongheart, will be found…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-07
Summary:

A distinctly pleasing novelty is 'The Silent Call,' the current feature photodrama at the Queen's Theatre, where it commenced its four-day engagement yesterday. In this picture, Laurence Trimble – Jane Murfin Production, presented by H. O. Davis and distributed through Associated…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-19
Summary:

Strongheart, the wonderful police dog who sprang into such prominence as a motion picture star in 'The Silent Call,' has made another picture which is showing at the Queen's Theatre. It is a Laurence Trimble-Jane Murfin production entitled 'Brawn of the North,' a First…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-20
Summary:

Yesterday, Queen's Theatre opened the screening of the Laurence Trimble-Jane Murfin production entitled 'Brawn of the North' featuring Strongheart, the wonder dog. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-20
Summary:

For thrills, both melodramatic and emotional, there has not been a motion picture production made in years that can excel 'Brawn of the North,' the second Laurence Trimble – Jane Murfin production, starring Strongheart, the wonderful dog, which opened yesterday at the Queen's…