A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-26
Summary:

Lydia Yeamans Titus and Jane Novak appear in 'The Lullaby' which is screened at the World Theatre. Film plot included.

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

A review on the acting of Pauline Frederick in 'The Peace of Roaring River,' which being shown at the Coronet. The film also co-starred by Hardee Kirkland and Lydia Yeamans Titus. A comedy and Pathe's British Gazette are also included in the programme.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-17
Summary:

The Coronet last night departed, for a change, from its 'big feature' in favour of a nicely varied programme. The Pathe British Gazette proved unusually interesting, a Christie comedy proved full of fun and a 'novelty reel' raised chuckles. One of the biggest pictures was…

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Headline: Big Timber'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-24
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening Universal production 'Big Timber' featuring William Desmond, tonight. The supporting cast includes Olive Hasbrouck, Betty Francisco, Lydia Yeemans [sic] Titus and Albert J. Smith.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-21
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, 'The Freeze Out' starring Harry Carey was screened last night. It is directed by Jack Ford, and is supported by Helen Ferguson, J. Farrell McDonald, Joe Harris, Charles Le Moyne and Mrs. Lydia Yeamans Titus. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-26
Summary:

World Theatre screened the Chester Bennett production 'The Lullaby.' The film features Jane Novak, Robert Anderson and Fred Malatesta. The screening is decorated by fine musical performances by the orchestra. Chester Bennett is also the composer of such fine music. The cast also…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-25
Summary:

With a tender melody as its theme, harmony in its pictorial setting, and the splendid acting of Jane Novak, as its topmost note, 'The Lullaby,' a Chester Bennett production which played at the World Theatre, proved to be a remarkable symphony of life portrayed in a truly masterful…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-19
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening the Universal production 'The Gaiety Girl.' The film is the screen version of I. A. R. Wylie's 'The Inheritors.' The film features Mary Philbin who is famous for her work in productions like 'Merry-Go-Round,' 'Fool's…

9
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-06 - 1923-10-06
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, October 6th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m. daily, Peacock Motion Picture Corporation presents 'Hearts Aflame' in 9 parts, a Metro super production, adapted from Harold Titus' novel, directed by Reginald Barker. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-06 - 1923-10-09
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, October 6th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m. daily, Peacock Motion Picture Corporation presents 'Hearts Aflame,' a Metro super-production adapted from Harold Titus's novel directed by Reginald Barker. Illustration and plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-05-31 - 1913-05-31
Summary:

Dallas Comedy Co. tonight on (Saturday) 31st May. Pictures including 'The Touch of Truth,' 'Lydia and the Parson' and 'A Sister to Assist 'Er.' Booking at Moutrie's. Price details included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-19
Summary:

The romantic love story is the play in which Mary Philbin is at her very best.' This statement, by King Baggot, seems borne out in her three biggest successes of the screen; 'Merry-Go-Round,' 'Fool's Highway,' and her last 'The Gaiety Girl,' Universal…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-05-30 - 1913-05-30
Summary:

Dallas Comedy Co. on Friday, 30th May and tomorrow (Saturday) on 31st May. Pictures including 'The Touch of Truth,' 'Lydia and the Parson' and 'A Sister to Assist 'Er.' Booking at Moutries. Price details included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-21 - 1919-02-25
Summary:

February 22, 23, 24 and 25, showing 1st and 2nd episodes, Helen Holmes in 'A Lass of the Lumberlands,' also Gazette and Keystone Comics. Wednesday 26th, see 'Lydia Gilmore,' 5 parts. Friday 28th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Daughter of MacGregor,' 5 parts.…

15
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-26 - 1919-02-26
Summary:

February 26, 27 and 28, showing Paramount features in 5 parts, Pauline Frederick in 'Lydia Gilmore,' also Gazette and Comics. Friday 28, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Daughter of MacGregor,' a beautiful Paramount drama in 5 parts. Saturday March 1, continuation of '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-22 - 1919-02-26
Summary:

22nd, 23rd, 24th and 25th February, showing Helen Holmes in 'A Lass of the Lumberlands,' including Gazette and Keystone comics. Wednesday 26th, see 'Lydia Gilmore' in 5 parts. Friday 28th, matinee 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Daughter of MacGregor' in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-27 - 1919-02-27
Summary:

27th and 28th February, showing Paramount feature in 5 parts, Pauline Frederick in 'Lydia Gilmore,' including Gazette and comics. Friday 28th, matinee 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Daughter of MacGregor,' a beautiful Paramount drama in 5 parts. Saturday 1st March, continuation of…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-06 - 1923-10-09
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, October 6th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Metro's 'Hearts Aflame,' in 9 parts. Adapted from Harold Titus's novel, directed by Reginald Barker, with Frank Keenan and Anna Q. Nilson [sic]. Illustration included. October 6 Remarks: On page 14 (…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-11
Summary:

The Flirt' which comes to the World Theatre tomorrow as a Universal-Jewel animation of Booth Tarkington's novel, has well been described as 'the story of the folks next door.' The film starred Helen Jerome Eddy, Eileen Percy, George Nichols and Lydia Knott.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-27 - 1923-09-15
Summary:

Eileen Percy and Helen Jerome Eddy in Booth Tarkington's masterpiece, 'The Flirt,' a Universal Jewel production, featuring Edward Hearn, Lydia Knott, Harold Goodwin and Bert Roach. September 10, 12, 13, 14 & 15 Remarks: Illustration included.