A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Cinematograph as an Asset
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-06-09
Summary:

Before the Chief Justice (Sir F Piggott) this morning a petition for a receiving order in bankruptcy was made by Wong Fung Skek [sic]. Mr. F. D. Almada appeared for Mr Otto Kong Sing, who represents the debtor, and stated that the liabilities were $9,820.01 and the assets amounted to $5,140,…

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Headline: The World Theatre: 'Vengeance of the Wilds'
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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Headline: Pretty Mae Marsh: Give Advice to Budding Stars
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-12
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Headline: Film Scandal: Austrians Arrested
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-25
Summary:

Paris, July 11 – A scandal arising out of scenes enacted at Versailles a day or two ago by a company of Austrian cinema artists led last night to the arrest of six actors and actresses at Mulhouse just as they were about to cross the frontier. Their film has been seized, and they are to be…

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Headline: Vanity Fair'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-02
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Headline: Vanity Fair'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-09
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Headline: The Sin Flood': One of the Greatest Pictures - Human Nature the Theme
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-20