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: 1920-09-24 - 1920-09-24
Summary:

Leonard Stephens in 'Lumpy Wins the Calcutta Sweep.' Mystery, love, thrills in 'The Outsider.' 'The Million Dolly Dollies' at the Coronet. Open air cinematograph at the Club de Recreio, 'Wives of Men.' String band of S. S. 'Korea Maru.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-25 - 1920-09-25
Summary:

Tonight at the cinemas: at 2.30 p.m., Leonard Stephens in 'Lumps Wins the Calcutta Sweep' and 'Roaring Lions and Wedding Bells.' At 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., mystery, love and thrills in 'The Outsider,' in 6 parts. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Million Dollar Dollies.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-16
Summary:

A smoking concert and Cinema Performance concluded the evening on Saturday of St. Stephen's College Association's fourth annual meeting.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-21
Summary:

Mr. Ray has been fortunate in securing the first Indian film, produced in Calcutta, entitled 'Lumpy wins the Calcutta Sweep.' This is a two-reel comedy bristling with good humour. The principal artistes taking part in the film are Leonard Stephens, Carl Lawson and Beryl Barraclough, of…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-21 - 1920-09-21
Summary:

Tomorrow at 2.30 p.m., the Bandman Comedy Company on the screen by kind permission of Maurice E. Bandman, Leonard Stephens supported by Carl Lawson and Beryl Barraclough and other members of the Bandman Company will present the farcical comedy, 'Lumpy Wins the Calcutta Sweep.' Prices:…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-21 - 1920-09-22
Summary:

Tomorrow at 2.30 p.m., extra special attraction, the Bandman Comedy Company on the screen, by kind permission of Maurice E. Bandman, Leonard Stephens supported by Carl Lawson and Beryl Barraclough and other members of the Bandman Company will present the farcical comedy, 'Lumpy Wins the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-08
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-23 - 1920-09-23
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Emmy Wehlen in 'The Outsider' in 6 parts. Also ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Tough Luck' and Pathe's British Gazette. Today at 2.30 p.m., the Bandman Comedy Company on the screen, by kind permission of Maurice E. Bandman, Leonard Stephens…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-12
Summary:

London, Apr 5 – Stephen McKenna maintained that the films of today do not leave enough to the imagination of the public. In other words, there was not enough of the aesthetic about the films, but too much 'play to the gallery.' Stephen McKenna further suggested the need of novelists…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-11
Summary:

The accommodation at St. Stephen's Girls' College was overtaxed. The programme includes children taking part in a concert and a display of cinematograph pictures made an enjoyable finale.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-08 - 1924-07-08
Summary:

Robert Z. Leonard presents Mae Murray in 'Peacock Alley,' a Metro picture. Film poster included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-21 - 1920-09-21
Summary:

Extra special attraction, The Bandman Comedy Co. on the screen. By kind permission of Maurice E. Bandman. Other performers include Leonard Stephens, Carl Lawson and Beryl Barraclough. 'Lumpy Wins the Calcutta Sweep' in three side splitting reels.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-23
Summary:

Yesterday, Queen's Theatre screened the Metro star Mae Murray's latest photoplay 'Fascination' presented by Robert Z. Leonard.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-08 - 1924-07-08
Summary:

Robert Z. Leonard presents Mae Murray in her latest gorgeous photoplay, 'Peacock Alley,' a Metro picture. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-16 - 1924-05-17
Summary:

Robert Z. Leonard presents Mae Murray in 'Peacock Alley' by Edmund Goulding, a Metro picture, a Tiffany Production, based on a story by Ouida Bergere, directed by Robert Z. Leonard. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-16
Summary:

A very successful show of films was given on Wednesday at St. Stephen's Girls College by Mr. H. W. Ray of the Coronet Theatre. The amount realised was $224, which goes to the College stall at the M. C. L. sale. Mr. Ray very kindly provided both machine and films free, when he was told that…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-06 - 1919-03-08
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., vaudeville Fredony and high-class vaudeville company. Selected picture programme, 'Neutrals Rays,' drama in three parts. Matinee Sunday, March 6th, 'Heritage,' a Laemmle drama featuring Bob Leonard and Ella Hall. Booking at Anderson's.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-21 - 1924-02-23
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday, Adolph Zukor presents a Robert Z. Leonard production, 'The Gilded Lily,' with Mae Murray. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-06-26
Summary:

The girls of the C.M.S. schools were given an extra treat by the Coronation committee and others. This took the form of a specially arranged cinematograph entertainment at the Victoria theatre, to which the pupils of Fairlea, Kowloon Victoria Home, St. Stephens' Girls College and six out of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-20
Summary:

The St. Stephen's College Bazaar was opened by Sir Claud Severn yesterday at the University in the presence of a large number of scholars from other educational institutions in the Colony. In the evening, a concert and a cinema entertainment were held, the programme for the former being…