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: 1912-04-01 - 1912-04-30
Summary:

The latest Gazette and Graphic News of the world every evening at 9.15 p.m.; Viola performance by The Sisters Lilian; 7.15 p.m. pictures only

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-21
Summary:

Lilian Read, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Parker Read, Jr., had a contract with Thomas H. Ince for twenty years. In Mr. Ince's motion picture spectacle 'Civilization,' now being shown at the Criterion Theatre, she did such clever work that he decided to make her a star.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-17 - 1917-10-18
Summary:

The 'Cameos' programme in aid of 'Our Day', details included. Performances by The Cameos, Gerald Osborne, Rhoda Windrum, Malcom Prentice, Lyle Jefferies, Peggy Ross, Lilian Gascoine, Athol Tier.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-19 - 1917-10-19
Summary:

Tonight: The 'Cameos' programme in aid of 'Our Day', details included. Performances by The Cameos, Gerald Osborne, Rhoda Windrum, Malcom Prentice, Lyle Jefferies, Peggy Ross, Lilian Gascoine, Athol Tier.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-20 - 1917-10-20
Summary:

Tonight: The 'Cameos' programme, details included. Performances by The Cameos, Gerald Osborne, Rhoda Windrum, Malcom Prentice, Lyle Jefferies, Peggy Ross, Lilian Gascoine, Athol Tier.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-20
Summary:

Cameos' paid their return visit to Hongkong. The drawings of last evening were devoted to 'Our Day' Fund. Artists were entertaining as ever and the programme was entirely new. Performances by Lyle Jeffries, Lilian Gascoine, Pegg Ross, Rhoda Windrum, Gerald Osborne, Malcolm Pretice…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-22 - 1917-10-23
Summary:

Continued success of the 'Cameos' programme, details included. Performances by The Cameos, Lyle Jeffries, Malcolm Prentice, Rhoda Windrum, Gerald Osborne, Lilian Gascoine, Athol Tier.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-24 - 1917-10-25
Summary:

Continued success of the 'Cameos' programme, 3rd programme details included. Performances by The Cameos, Athol Tier and the Company, Gerald Osborne, Peggy Ross, Malcolm Prentice, Rhoda Windrum, Lyle Jeffries, Lilian Gascoine.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-25
Summary:

Cameos' continue their successful season the Victoria Theatre. Various music performances by artists were well received. Performance by Peggy Ross, Malcolm Prentice, Lilian Gascoine, Miss Lyle Jeffries, Gerald Osborne, Charles Kitts and Jack Kershaw.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-26
Summary:

Mr J. J. Blake, the manager of that Victoria Theatre, informs us that great care has been taken in the choice of productions for the winter season. Great variety of films were obtained, including 'The Grip of Evil,' with Jack Saunders, 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Pearl White…

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Headline: The Cameos
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-27
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre the Cameos presented another splendid programme with singers giving splendid performances. Performance by Miss Lyle Jeffries, Miss Lilian Gascoine, Miss Peggy Ross, Miss Rhoda Windrum, Mr. Chas. Kitts, Mr. Malcolm, and Mr. Gerald Osborne.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-30
Summary:

A splendid programme was performed by the Cameos and the drawings will be handed over to 'Our Day' Fund. Performances by Miss Lyle Jeffries, Miss Lilian Gascoine and Mr Athol Tier.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-08
Summary:

The Light that Failed,' produced as a Pathe Gold Rooster Play, is to be presented at the Victoria Theatre tomorrow, the cast includes Claude Fleming, Jose Collins, Lilian Tucket, and Robert Edeson. The picture should be a big drawing due to the author and the cast's popularity. Mr.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-20
Summary:

William Courtenay plays both on the stage and the screen. He is to be seen tonight at the Victoria Theatre in Pathe Gold Rooster play 'The Recoil,' supported by Lillian Greuze. Film plot included. He acted in 'Kick In.' and made his first stage appearance at 15 years old and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-10
Summary:

Sold for Marriage' at the Coronet tonight. It's a D. W. Griffith picture, with fine acting of Lilian Gish. In addition there is a fine British Gazette and a Triangle comedy, 'Dirty Work in a Laundry.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-31
Summary:

Intolerance,' D. W. Griffith's greatest spectacle, said to have cost two million dollars, to utilize the services of 125,000 people, and to take three years in the making, will commence an engagement of three nights at the Coronet Theatre. The cast included Mae Marsh, Lilian Gish,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-08
Summary:

The principal item of the Coronet programme is 'Daphne and the Pirate,' a costume play dealing with the times of Louis XV of France. Lilian Gish plays the heroine. Film plot included. Other interesting items in the programme are an excellent Pathe Gazette, in which showing Captain Ross…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-25
Summary:

The Devil Stone,' an extraordinary photoplay in five parts, produced by Cecil B. de Mille, is showing at the Hongkong Theatre to large houses. The play features the famous actress Geraldine Farrar in the leading role. Miss Farrar is supported by a notable cast, including Wallace Raid, Tully…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-29
Summary:

Frank Mayo's 'The Blazing Trail,' written by Mann Page and Izola Forrester and adapted to the screen by Lucien Hubbard, will be shown at the Hongkong Theatre. Robert Thornby directed its filming at Universal City. Lilian Rich plays opposite the star while Mary Philbin, Ray Ripley…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-26
Summary:

Frank Mayo, the star of 'The Brute Breaker' and other big Universal features, will be the principal attraction at the Hongkong Theatre today in his newest fast action picture drama, 'The Magnificent Brute.' It is directed by Robert Thornby. Frank Mayo is supported by Dorothy…