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: 1925-05-11
Summary:

The management of the Star Theatre has engaged for a short season the Lee White Company. The opening show was last night when the Company successfully produced 'Bran Bie.' Lee White was as charming as she always is. Gus McNaughton, the comedian, all gave of their best and contributed…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-12
Summary:

Kowloon audiences are enjoying the visit of the Lee White Company and are turning up in good number to the Star Theatre. The programme last night was 'Back Again' and throughout the performance, the audience was kept in excellent humour. Miss Lee White was seen in a part which was…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-13
Summary:

Another large audience attended the Star Theatre last night when the Lee White Company gave their last performance in Hongkong. The programme consisted of a number of items from the company's repertoire. The items of Sefton and McNaughton appealed to the audience most but Lee White was also…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-03
Summary:

The well-known West End Revue Stars, Miss Lee White in association with Mr. Clay Smith, with their original London Company which appeared last summer at the Queen's Theatre, Shaftsbury Avenue, commence their Hongkong season at the Theatre Royal tonight. The opening production tonight and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-11
Summary:

The Lee White Co. opened to a good house, at the Star Theatre last night. As usual Lee White and Clay Smith were life of the show. Tonight the company is showing the 'Girl for the Boy' a sparkling comedy of the best kind.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-12
Summary:

Tonight the Lee White Co. brings their performance at the Star Theatre. The company will proceed to Manila and then to Australia.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-02
Summary:

The White Sister,' starring by Lillian Gish, is now showing at the Queen's Theatre. This film is based on F. Marion Crawford's story. The Director took a company to Italy for this great production.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-27
Summary:

The presence of D. W. Griffith in Miami, Florida, where he finished scenes for his presentation of 'The White Rose,' resulted in a motion picture boom in that town. Other directors and producers have worked in Miami, but none awakened the widespread enthusiasm among the solid…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-21
Summary:

White Hands,' starring Hobart Bosworth as 'Hurricane Hardy,' comes to the Coronet Theatre today. Film plot included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-09 - 1922-12-09
Summary:

Today, last shows, Hongkong's favourite Pearl White in 'A Mountain Woman.' Commencing Sunday, the 10th inst., Universal serial comedy team, Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran in 'A Shocking Night.' Illustration included.

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Headline: The New Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-12-13
Summary:

Canton, December 11 – A Chinese merchant named Liu To Lung, of the Kwong Lee Company, has offered $18,000 as a yearly rental for the new theatre at Cheun Lung Hau. The Reorganization Department has sent an officer to inquire whether this merchant is reliable or not.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-18
Summary:

White Tiger,' the Universal screen story, continue to screen at Queen's Theatre. The film is starred by Priscilla Dean.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-02
Summary:

Miss Gish is magnificent! No actress of this generation on stage or screen has carried the flame of sheer genius into her acting as does the frail little star of 'The White Sister,' now showing at the Queen's Theatre. In filming F. Marion Crawford's story, Director King took…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-12 - 1922-12-12
Summary:

Monday and Tuesday 11th and 12th December at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran in 'A Shocking Night,' a Universal comedy drama in 5 parts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Pearl White in 'A Mountain Woman.' Prices as usual. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-11 - 1922-12-12
Summary:

Monday and Tuesday 11th and 12th December, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran in 'A Shocking Night,' a Universal comedy drama in 5 parts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Pearl White in 'A Mountain Woman.' Price as usual. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-01
Summary:

The Thief,' featuring Pearl White, will be shown at the World Theatre from today until Saturday. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-04 - 1922-12-09
Summary:

William Fox presents Pearl White in 'The Mountain Woman.' Directed by Charles Giblyn. Photo included. December 9 Remarks: Commencing Sunday, 10th, Universal presents Eddie Lee [sic] and Lyons Moran [sic] in 'A Shocking Night.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-11 - 1922-12-12
Summary:

Mon. & Tue, 11th & 12th, at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran in 'A Shocking Night,' a Universal comedy drama in 5 parts. Monday at 2.30 p.m., final episodes of 'Hurricane Hutch.' At 7.15 p.m., Pearl White in 'A Mountain Woman.' Usual prices.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-11 - 1922-12-11
Summary:

Monday and Tuesday 11th and 12th December at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran in 'A Shocking Night,' a Universal comedy drama in 5 parts. Monday at 2.30 p.m., final episode of 'Hurricane Hutch.' At 7.15 p.m., Pearl White in 'A Mountain Woman.' Prices as…

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Headline: White Tiger'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-17
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is currently screening 'White Tiger' featuring Priscilla Dean. The cast also includes Raymond Griffith, Matt Moore and Wallace Beery. Beery is famous for his performance in 'Robin Hood' and 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' Film synopsis…