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: 1920-05-08 - 1920-05-08
Summary:

Sing hey for the days of the bold Buccaneer! H. W. Ray announces the re-issue of a famous Triangle play, 'Daphne and the Pirate' featuring Lillian Gish and Elliott Dexter, a realistic picture of France under Louis Quinze, of the slave market of New Orleans, and of the Black Flag on the…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-08 - 1920-05-10
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 1. overture, Coronet orchestra; 2. Pathe's British Gazette No. 625; 3. 'Lonesome Luke, Bartender,' Rolin comedy; 4. Lillian Gish in 'Daphne and the Pirate' in 5 parts. Today at 2.30 p.m., tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo the Mighty'…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-08 - 1920-05-10
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., overture: Coronet orchestra; Pathe's British Gazette No. 625; Lonesome Luke, Bartender (Rolin Comedy) and Lillian Gish in Triangle's 'Daphne and the Pirate' in 5 parts. Today at 2.30 p.m., tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'Elmo, the Mighty'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-27
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre, in presenting 'The Gay Old Dog' tonight, is giving the public one of the photoplay treats of the year. Hobart Henley produced and directed the film from the original short story by Edna Ferber. The main roles are portrayed by John Cumberland and Gertrude Robinson,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-01-29 - 1921-02-01
Summary:

Norma Talmadge in 'Ghosts of Yesterday,' a Select picture in 5 parts. At 7.15 p.m., Lillian Walker in 'A Million Dollars Reward,' episodes 9 & 10 in 4 parts.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-01-29
Summary:

Norma Talmadge's 'Ghost of Yesterday' will be shown in Hongkong Theatre. The Theatre also announces that the Louisiana Trio and Quartette will also appear for four night. The continuation of 'A Million Dollars Reward,' with Lillian Walker in the principal part will be…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-02-26
Summary:

Edgar Lewis is an apostle of the outdoor picture, and he believes that it is the motion picture that can and should bring the great outdoors to the city-bound. He has produced a number of outdoor pictures, and the latest one is 'Sherry.' 'Sherry' is a photodramatization of a…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-08 - 1921-08-11
Summary:

Tuesday 9th to Thursday 11th August, 9.15 p.m., 'The Vengeance of the Wild' [sic] starring Charles Wheelock and Loraine [sic] Otto. Pathe's Gazette and Romeo and Juliet comedy. 5.15 p.m., 'To Honor and Obey.' 2.15 and 7.15 p.m., 13 and 14 episodes of 'Moon Riders…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-09 - 1921-08-11
Summary:

Tuesday, 9th to Thursday, 11th August at 9.15 p.m., the wonderful dramatic production, 'The Vengeance of the Wilds' starring Charles Wheelock and Lorraine Otto. Also Pathe Gazette and Romeo and Juliet Comedy. 5.15 p.m., 'To Honor and Obey.' 2.15 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Moon…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-09
Summary:

At the World Theatre tonight and for the following nights will be screened a powerful and romantic love play entitled 'Vengeance of the Wilds' in 5 parts featuring Charles Wheelock and Loraine [sic] Otto in the principal roles. Film synopsis included. On Friday the 12th inst. until…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-09
Summary:

A romantic love play entitled 'Vengeance of the Wilds,' featuring Charles Wheelock and Lorraine Otto, will be screened at the World Theatre. From Friday next, 'The Flame of Yukon' featuring Miss Dalton will be screened. William Fox photoplay 'To Honour and Obey'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-10
Summary:

Vengeance of the Wilds,' featuring Charles Wheelock and Lorraine Otto in the principal roles, will be screened at the World Theatre. Besides, on Friday until Monday 'The Flame of Yukon' in which Miss Dalton as the 'Flame' stands supreme in her role. Lastly, the new…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-08 - 1921-09-08
Summary:

Thursday to Sunday, Tom Terriss production, 'Trumpet Island,' adapted and edited by Lillian and George Randolph Chester, from the story by Gouverneur Morris. Illustration included.

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

The Coronet people describe 'Trumpet Island' as 'a thrilling melodrama,' a story by such a gifted as Gouverneur Morris, adapted by George Randolph Chester and Mrs. Chester. The Pathe pictures are particularly good. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-15
Summary:

Doris Lee is the leading lady for Charles Ray, the Thomas H. Ince star in his newest Paramount picture, 'Playing the Game,' which is to be presented at the Kowloon Theatre tomorrow. The film was written by Julien Josephson. Others in the supporting cast include Robert Mckim, Lillian…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-16
Summary:

An argument for the 'back to the soil' movement is disclosed in 'Playing the Game,' the newest Paramount picture featuring Charles Ray, the popular Thomas H. Ince star. This picture will be shown at the Kowloon Theatre. The photography by Chester Lyons and the support chief…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-17
Summary:

The many admirers of Charles Ray, the Thomas H. Ince star in Paramount pictures, portrays in his new photoplay 'Playing the Game,' which presented at the Kowloon Theatre yesterday. The story is written by Julien Josephson and directed by Victor Schertzinger. The supporting cast…

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

A group of American star movie actresses are today the best known public figures in England, Siddons and Rachel and our adorable Ellen Terry. Our English film producers were cruelly disadvantaged by the war and have scarcely yet recovered from its disabilities and restrictions. Elsie Ferguson,…

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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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-28
Summary:

The Magnificent Brute,' featuring Frank Mayo, the star of 'The Brute Breaker,' was screened at the Hongkong Theatre. The story was originally written by Lucien Hubbard. Also, Frank Mayo is supported by Dorothy Devore, Percy Challenger, Alberta Lee, J. J. Lanoe, William Eagle-Eye,…