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: 1921-05-16
Summary:

A speaking cinema film is said to have been invented at last. It was reported that a Swedish engineer, M. Sven [sic] Berglund, has invented a speaking film which ensures simultaneous production of sound and picture. Professor Arrhenius, the famous scientist and Nobel prize-winner, declares that…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-08 - 1922-06-08
Summary:

The First Bebe Daniels Feature in Hongkong, 'You Never Can Tell' from the story of Grace Lovell Bryan. Directed by Chester Franklin, scenario by Tom Geraghty and Helmar Walton Bergman. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-08 - 1922-06-08
Summary:

Realart Pictures presents Bebe Daniels in 'You Never Can Tell,' directed by Chester Franklin, scenario by Tom Geraghty and Helmer Walton Bergman. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-08 - 1922-06-08
Summary:

Realart Pictures presents Bebe Daniels in 'You Never Can Tell,' from the Saturday evening post story of the same name by Grace Lovell Bryan, directed by Chester Franklin, scenario by Tom [sic] Geraghty and Helmer Walton Bergman. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-19
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Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-18
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) It may be quite possible to see an excellent film programme very cheaply in England. But in a place like Hongkong, which will not support many amusement enterprises, there must naturally be a slightly increased price. In a town like this where a picture of the…