A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Intolerance
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-02
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – The writer thought the price of a seat in a cinema, was a luxury (and it certainly is in this Colony). At Blackpool, a velvet seat in a very up-to-date, elegant and comfortable picture house at the modest charge of six pence plus one penny war tax for '…

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Headline: An Explanation
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-04
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – The writer believed that the complaint about 'Intolerable' is hardly fair concerning the prices of admission to see the picture. 'Intolerance' is the most expensive picture ever brought out to the Far East, but believing that the foreign…

3
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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Headline: Films Out East
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-30
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – Mr. Ray's reply on the 'Films Out East' article. He has an opposite view. About China as a dumping ground for junk films. He hardly thinks Paramount, Realart, and Fox productions are to be classed in that category. He mentioned that the Coronet showed…

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

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) I feel bound to reply to Unklutch's latest sneer at 'so-called super-productions.' The pictures for which the Coronet increased prices during the past twelve months were: 'Way Down East,' 'The Three Musketeers,' 'Intolerance…

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-16
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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-27 - 1924-02-27
Summary:

Tonight only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Gladys Walton in 'The Wild Party.' Coming tomorrow, Sir James M. Barrie's 'Sentimental Tommy.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-27
Summary:

Gladys Walton, the Universal star, appears at the Star for one day in 'The Wild Party.' A very special attraction for tomorrow is the film version of Sir J. M. Barrie's 'Sentimental Tommy.' Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-27
Summary:

For one day only, Star Theatre is going to screen 'The Wild Party' featuring the Universal star, Gladys Walton. The film is a comedy of American life with a delightful mixture of humour and drama. A film version of Sir. S. [sic] M. Barrie's 'Sentimental Tommy' is…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-27 - 1924-02-27
Summary:

Tonight only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Gladys Walton in The Wild Party. Coming tomorrow, Sir James M. Barrie's 'Sentimental Tommy.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-28 - 1924-02-29
Summary:

Sir J. M. Barrie's story, Gareth Hughes in 'Sentimental Tommy,' a Paramount picture. Photo included.

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Headline: Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-28 - 1924-02-29
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday, Sir J. M. Barrie's 'Sentimental Tommy,' a Paramount picture. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-28
Summary:

Sir J. M. Barrie's 'Sentimental Tommy' starring Gareth Hughes and May MacAvoy [sic], is likely to make many friends at the Star. For Sunday next is 'The Quaint,' Mr. R. B. Salisbury's band in their success 'Underground to Anywhere.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-28
Summary:

Theatre-goers will not need much introduction to Sir. J. M. Barrie's 'Sentimental Tommy,' to be presented in its picture form at the Star tonight. The love story of Tommy and Grizel is invested with all of Barrie's charm. Gareth Hughes and May MacAvoy [sic] are the stars.

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Headline: Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-28 - 1924-03-01
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday, Sir J. M. Barrie's 'Sentimental Tommy' with Mabel Taliaferro. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-29
Summary:

Sir J. M. Barrie's masterpiece, 'Sentimental Tommy,' in the picture version, continues at the Star until Saturday. On Sunday night, Kowloon will have an opportunity to witness the clever 'Quaints,' who will present one of their smartest skits. A full announcement of this…