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: 1919-06-21 - 1919-06-21
Summary:

The little house where they show the big pictures. Tonight and tomorrow night are the last two nights of the big 6-part William Fox production, 'Blazing Love,' featuring Virginia Pearson. Also that Mack Sennett's masterpiece, 'Mickey' will be shown on Monday next.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-12 - 1919-12-27
Summary:

Pathe presents Virginia Pearson with Sheldon Lewis in 'The Bishop's Emeralds,' an extra selected star photoplay in 6 acts. December 24 remarks: 'The Bishop's Emeralds' is based on the work of novelist Captain Townley. December 24 remarks: Matinee: Vernon Castle in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-22 - 1919-12-24
Summary:

Commencing 24th December, Pathe presents Virginia Pearson with Sheldon Lewis in 'The Bishop's Emeralds,' an extra selected star photoplay in 6 acts. December 24 Remarks: Ad. on page 12. 'The Bishop's Emeralds' is based on the work of that famous English novelist,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-22 - 1919-12-24
Summary:

Commencing 24th December, Pathe presents Virginia Pearson with Sheldon Lewis in 'The Bishop's Emeralds.' December 24 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'The Bishop's Emeralds' with film plot included. On page 10, another ad. on the film, and today's matinee,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-23
Summary:

Captain Houghton Townley's strongly dramatic and emotional novel portraying high society life in England, 'The Bishop's Emeralds' has been photo-dramatised by Virginia Pearson Photoplays Inc., and will be presented at the Victoria Theatre on Wednesday, its initial showing in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-23
Summary:

Sir Walter Scott wrote a highly successful English novel, the motion picture version which bids fair to eclipse the popularity of the book upon which it was founded. 'The Bishop's Emeralds' featuring Virginia Pearson, will be seen at the Victoria Theatre. It is the first of a…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-24 - 1919-12-24
Summary:

Tonight's capital bill, 'The Bishop's Emeralds' featuring Virginia Pearson, a dramatic story of English life. Today's matinee, Vernon [sic] Castle in 'The Mysterious Client.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-25 - 1919-12-25
Summary:

Tonight's capital bill, 'The Bishop's Emeralds' featuring Virginia Pearson, a dramatic story of English life. Matinees: today at 4.30 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in 'A Dog's Life' and children's raffle at 1 p.m.; boxing day at 2.15 and 5 p.m., Bessie Love in…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-26 - 1920-02-28
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., the Bros. Graydon, light comedy duo, in their latest songs. Virginia Pearson and Sheldon Lewis in 'Impossible Catherine.' Matinee at 5.15 p.m., 'Impossible Catherine.' Booking at Anderson's. February 28 Remarks: Matinee tomorrow at 6 p.m., Mabel…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-02-26 - 1920-02-28
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., the Bros Graydon, 'Light comedy duo,' in their latest songs. Also Virginia Pearson and Sheldon Lewis in 'Impossible Catherine.' Matinee at 5.15 p.m., 'Impossible Catherine.' Booking at Anderson's. February 28 Remarks: Matinee tomorrow at 6…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-28 - 1920-02-28
Summary:

The Bros. Graydon 'Light Comedy Duo' in their latest songs. Virginia Pearson and Sheldon Lewis in 'Impossible Catherine.' Mabel Normand in 'Mickey.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-17 - 1920-07-17
Summary:

Today's continuous performance, Nazimova in 'Revelation' in 7 reels; Viola Dana in 'Blue Jeans' in 7 reels; May Allison in 'A Successful Adventure.' At 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Virginia Pearson in Captain Houghton Townley's famous play,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-17 - 1920-07-17
Summary:

Today's continuous performance, Nazimova in 'Revelation' in 7 reels. Also Viola Dana in 'Blue Jeans' in 7 reels and May Allison in 'A Successful Adventure.' At 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Virginia Pearson in Captain Houghton Townley's famous…