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: 1923-06-14
Summary:

Mr. H. W. Ray informs us that he has engaged the world-renowned combination, known as Leeds and Le Mar, for the popular Star Theatre in Kowloon, commencing this evening. Leeds and Le Mar were popular stars turn on the London vaudeville stage twenty years ago. Some years ago, Leeds and Le Mar…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-15
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre is presenting Harry Leeds and Trixie Le Mar who are being widely cheered by the audience. Harry Leeds' jokes and gags and Le Mar's beautiful songs gathered tremendous ovation.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-01
Summary:

The White Sister,' in which Lillian Gish is now appearing at the Queen's Theatre, is a perfect visualization of F. Marion Crawford's widely read story. Film plot included.

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-15
Summary:

The clever combination Leeds and Le Mar received an enthusiastic reception at the Star last night, with 'Plumduff's Restaurant' received perfect scream.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-29
Summary:

Lillian Gish appears in 'The White Sister,' based on F. Marion Crawford's story, which opens at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow for a week's run. John Barrymore has acclaimed Miss Gish as the one actress who carries the supreme tradition of Bernhardt and Duse to the screen…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-29
Summary:

Tomorrow, Queen's Theatre commences screening the Henry King production 'The White Sister' featuring Lillian Gish who is known for her performances in films like 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Broken Blossoms,' 'Orphans of the Storm' and 'Way Down…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-29
Summary:

Lillian Gish in her greatest role! The ethereal little star who tugged at heartstrings in such big productions as 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Broken Blossoms,' 'Orphans of the Storm' and 'Way Down East' at last has a role that tests her full powers. In Henry…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-21
Summary:

Harry Leeds and Trixie Le Mar, are appearing at the Star again. They present a new act, with the title, 'Tits-Bits and a Punch or Two.' Some years ago Miss Le Mar took the leading part in a film comedy opposite Max Linder. Another part of the programme included a screening of Constance…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-23 - 1917-03-24
Summary:

Tonight, the grand prize photoplay of great interest, featuring Lillian Weggins, 'Lillian's Atonement,' this marvellous film shows life in all its phases, from selected private gambling resorts to the excitement of a Western mining camp; Pathe's British Gazette No. 398,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-30
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the Inspiration production 'The White Sister' featuring Lillian Gish who plays the role of Sister Angela, today. The story of this Metro release was taken from a novel by F. Marion Crawford. The film was filmed entirely in Italy and Northern…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-21
13
Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-26 - 1925-05-28
Summary:

Lillian Gish in 'The White Sister.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-23 - 1917-03-23
Summary:

Screening of 'Lillian's Atonement', the grand prize photoplay, Pathe's British Gazette, 'Great War' and 'The Ghost Fakirs'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-24 - 1917-03-26
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Lillian's Atonement', the grand prize photoplay, Pathe's British Gazette, 'Great War' and 'The Ghost Fakirs'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-23 - 1917-03-24
Summary:

On Mar 23, the grand prize photoplay 'Lillian's Atonement' in 5 parts; Pathe's British Gazette, Great War, 'The Ghost Fakers' [sic].

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-26 - 1925-05-28
Summary:

Lillian Gish in 'The White Sister,' the greatest love story of all time.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-21
Summary:

Those who saw the clever turn given by the versatile combination Harry Leeds and Trixie Le Mar, at the Star last week, will be pleased to hear that these two entertainers are appearing in Kowloon again. They are presenting a new act, entitled 'Tit-bits and a Punch or Two,' commencing…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-03
Summary:

The White Sister,' starring by Lillian Gish, is now showing at the Queen's Theatre, which provided a lot of scenes in Italy.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-14 - 1922-11-14
Summary:

Everybody's verdict the same! 'Lillian Gish is superb!' Come early and see 'Way Down East.' You will want to see it twice.