A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-14
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening 'Body and Soul' featuring Alice Lake who is known for her roles in 'Should a Woman Tell?,' James A. Herne's 'Shore Acres' and 'The Misfit Wife.' The story is an adaptation by Hayden Talbot and Marc Robbins of the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-15
Summary:

Last evening, Queen's Theatre screened the film version of William Hurlbut's drama, entitled 'Body and Soul,' featuring Alice Lake. The film was directed by Charles Swickard and the photography was done by Arthur Reeves. A. E. Frenderman was responsible for the art settings.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-16 - 1923-04-16
Summary:

Jess Robbins' production, 'Too Much Business.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-14
Summary:

Body and Soul,' a photoplay promising to be the most interesting of Alice Lake's appearances on the screen, will be seen today at the Queen's Theatre. Local cinema-goers have seen and like Miss Lake. As the fisher girl in 'Should a Woman Tell?' and the not dissimilar but…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-15
Summary:

Parisian photoplays – until 'Body and Soul' brought Alice Lake to the screen again last evening at the Queen's Theatre – have been of two sorts, very drawing-room and impressively smart, or very underworld in an unconvincing, Apache-like way. Hence the relief and later, as soon as…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-06 - 1924-12-06
Summary:

You will be a better man or woman for knowing what 'The Law Forbids,' Universal-Jewel deluxe presented by Carl Laemmle, directed by Jesse Robbins.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-29 - 1913-12-02
Summary:

Last few nights of Miss Pacita Fuentes' performance; Film screening of 'The Changeling' (in 2 parts, 3,000 ft), a French drama taken from the novel of M. Marc Mario; Screening of The Pathe's Gazette

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-07
Summary:

Jesse [sic] Robbins, who made 'The Ladder Jinx,' has struck out in an entirely new direction. Recognising the great possibilities of a travesty upon popular superstition, he built up an amusing comedy dealing with adventures of an unfortunate young man. If you wish to have a really…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-13 - 1923-08-18
Summary:

Fox's deluxe 'While New York Sleeps' starring Estelle Taylor, Marc MacDermott [sic] and Harry Southern [sic]. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-06
Summary:

The Law Forbids,' a Universal picture directed by Jess Robbins, from the story by Bernard McConville, opened last night at the Queen's Theatre. The picture starred by Baby Peggy, her performance is unlike that in 'The Darling of New York.' Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-16 - 1923-08-17
Summary:

5 p.m. sharp and 9.15 p.m., 'While New York Sleeps,' Fox super-production in 8 reels with three famous stars, Estelle Taylor, Marc McDermott and Harry Sothern. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-28
Summary:

Uncharted Channels,' the Robertson-Cole production, featuring H. B. Warner, which is the current attraction at the Star Theatre. Mr Warner is supported by Kathryn Adams. Film plot included.

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Headline: Important!
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-13 - 1923-08-17
Summary:

The great picture of the year, Fox's 8-reel melodrama de luxe, 'While New York Sleeps,' starring Estelle Taylor, Marc MacDermott [sic] and Harry Southern [sic], at the World on Wednesday, 15th. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-27
Summary:

H. B. Warner displays his engaging versatility to a decided advantage in 'Uncharted Channels' which heads the current programme at the Star Theatre. Mr. Warner is supported by Kathryn Adams. Film plot included. A Topical Budget containing pictures of Tutankhamen's tomb is another…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-15 - 1923-08-18
Summary:

Wed. 15th to Sat. 18th August at 5 sharp & 9.15 p.m., For [sic] presents Estelle, Marc MacDermott [sic] and Harry Southern [sic] in 'While New York Sleeps,' in 8 parts. Prices details included. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. August 18 Remarks: Another ad. on page 4. Film…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-15 - 1923-08-18
Summary:

Wednesday 15th to Saturday 18th August at 5 p.m. sharp and 9.15 p.m., Fox's great picture presents Estelle Taylor, Marc MacDermott [sic] and Harry Southern [sic] in 'While New York Sleeps' in 8 parts. Prices of admission: 5 p.m., $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15 p.m., $1.50 and $1.00.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-15
Summary:

While New York Sleeps' is the next William Fox's production appears in the World Theatre. The film is starred by Estelle Taylor, Marc McDermott and Harry Southern [sic] and consists of three parts: 'Out of the night,' 'The Gay White Way' and 'Tragedy of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-15 - 1923-08-18
Summary:

Wednesday 16th to Saturday 18th August at 5 p.m. sharp and 9.15 p.m., Fox great picture presents three famous players, Estelle Taylor, Marc McDermott and Harry Sothern in 'While New York Sleeps' in 5 parts. Prices of admission: 5 p.m., $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15 p.m., $1.50 and $1.00.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-11 - 1923-06-13
Summary:

Interport cricket, the Lincheng affair and the rowing at Henli make up the B. A. T. Topical, which is showing with 'Love Honour and Behave.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-11 - 1923-06-12
Summary:

Interport Cricket, the Lincheng Affair and Rowing at Henli make up the B. A. T. Topical, which is showing with 'Love Honour and Behave,' 5 reels of fun, fast and furious.