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: 1919-06-12
Summary:

Moral Suicide,' produced by Graphic Film Corporation and released by Pathe, is a new special feature to be shown at the Victoria Theatre. The film is directed by Ivan Abramson, who also wrote 'Forbidden Fruit,' 'Sins of Ambition,' 'Enlighten Thy Daughter' and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-19
Summary:

Tonight at the Hongkong Theatre a splendid picture entitled the 'Capitol' by W. W. Hodkinson will be shown. Miss Baird takes the leading part and plays a very convincing manner.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-19 - 1920-06-22
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Leah Baird in 'The Capitol,' from the notable stage success by Augustus Thomas.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-09 - 1921-09-12
Summary:

Saturday, 10th to Monday, 12th, 9.15 p.m., Augustus Thomas in 'As a Man Thinks' featuring Leah Baird. Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m., Friday 9th and Sunday 11th, 'A Place in the Sun'; Saturday 10th, 'To Honour and Obey'; 7.15 p.m. Friday to Monday, 'Vanishing…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-10
Summary:

As a Man Thinks,' a Four Star production featuring Leah Baird, Henry Clive, Mile. Elaine Amazar, Betty Howe, Warburton Gamble, Alexander Herbert and Charles C. Brandt, will be shown at the World Theatre on Saturday.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-28
Summary:

The City of Purple Dreams' attracted large house yesterday in World Theatre. The picture is based on a novel written by Edwin Baird, and was produced by Colin Campbell. Thomas Santschi is cast in the leading role. Bessie Eyton and Fritzi Brunette were the leading ladies. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-05 - 1923-03-07
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Leah Baird in 'When the Devil Drives.' The Star: Tonight till Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Maurice Tourneur's Victory. Coming, Dr. Jeykll and Mr. Hyde.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-06
Summary:

Author and star of the film, Miss Leah Baird demonstrates in 'When the Devil Drives,' the current attraction at the Coronet. Film plot included.

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Headline: World
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-27 - 1923-07-07
Summary:

When Husband Deceive' by and with Leah Baird. July 3 & 4 Remarks: Also Pathe super thriller of recent events at Lincheng, North China, 'The Release of the Captives' in 9 parts. Prices of admission: night show, $1.50 and $1.00; matinee, $1.00 and 80 cents. Illustration included…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-03
Summary:

Beginning tomorrow, July 4, the World Theatre is showing Leah Baird in 'When Husbands Deceive.' A picture relating to the Lincheng outrage will also be displayed under the title 'The Release of the Captives.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-04
Summary:

The World Theatre will present 'When Husbands Deceive' with Leah Baird in the leading role. Another two-part picture 'The Release of the Captives' in which many interesting events are shown.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-04 - 1923-07-07
Summary:

Wednesday 4th to Saturday 7th July at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., 'When Husbands Deceive' by and with Leah Baird. Also a recent event at Lincheng-North China, 'The Release of the Captives,' a Pathe super thriller in 2 parts. Prices of admission: night show, $1.50 and $1.00;…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-25 - 1923-07-27
Summary:

Tonight, Leah Baird in 'Don't Doubt Your Wife.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-26
Summary:

Don't Doubt Your Wife' was shown in Coronet yesterday. It is an original story in which Leah Baird plays the chief role with the support role starred by Edward Peil. Film plot included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-09
Summary:

The Heart Line,' a photodramatic version of Gelett Burgess' famous novel, starring Lean Baird at the World Theatre tonight. The film presented by Arthur F. Beck through Pathe. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-09 - 1924-01-13
Summary:

January 9th to 12th, Leah Baird in 'The Heart Line.' Also 'Jumping Beans,' an out of the Inkwell cartoon comedy. Admission: 9.15, $1.20 and 80 cents; 5.15, 80 cents and 50 cents. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-11
Summary:

Lean Baird shows 'The Heart Line' of Fancy Gray in the photodrama of Gelette Burgess novel of the same name showing today at the World Theatre. The supporting cast included Jerome Patrick, Frederick Vroom, Ruth Sinclair, Mrs. Charles C. Craig, little Ben Alexander. Frederick A. Thomdon…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-10
Summary:

George Broadhurst's 'Bought and Paid For,' now has the William de Mille screen version of it, which comes to the Queen's Theatre today. Paramount stars Agnes Ayres and Jack Holt are the lead, with supporting included Walter Hiers, Leah [sic] Wyant and George Kuwa. The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-11
Summary:

George Broadhurst's 'Bought and Paid For,' now has the William de Mille screen version of it, which comes to the Queen's Theatre today, probably will thrill even more effectively. Paramount stars Agnes Ayres and Jack Holt are the lead, with supporting included Walter Hiers,…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-16 - 1925-03-17
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Leah Baird in 'The Heart Line.' Also Century comedy and the recent war in Shanghai.