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: 1913-03-14
Summary:

London, March 13 – Marcellus Raymond Morand, the actor, has obtained a divorce from his wife with £5,500 damages against the co-respondent, Captain James Archibald Morrison, ex-M.P.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-05-04
Summary:

Today Mr. Raymond will give a matinee at the Theatre Royal for children at reduced prices. On Sunday Mr. Raymond gives his opening performance at New Theatre, Kau U Fong, near Gough Street. This theatre is the largest, coolest, best lighted and equipped in the colony. It has only been open for…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-05-17 - 1912-05-18
Summary:

(Aberdeen Street, Above Queen's Road) Performance by The Great Raymond at Saturday night and Sunday matinee and evening. The public and police are invited to bring hand cuffs, leg irons or straight jackets of any description of nationality.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-15 - 1923-09-15
Summary:

Wild Honey' gives Priscilla Dean, the best role of her screen career. New photoplay at the Coronet Theatre, a super-picture of many thrills, starring Wallace and Noah Beery, Lloyd Whitlock, Landers Stevens, Carl Stockdale, Raymond Blathwayt, Helen Raymond, C. J. Frank and Harry DeRoy.

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Headline: At the World
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-21
Summary:

World Theatre is screening 'Broadway after Dark.' In the ball scene, one finds Fred and Dorothy Stone, Mary Eaton, Raymond Hitchcock, Elsie Ferguson and many others.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-11-23 - 1925-11-23
Summary:

Today only, 'Cornered' with Marie Prevost, John Roche, Raymond Hatton, Rockliffe Fellowes and Cissy Fitzgerald, directed by William Beaudine. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-16
Summary:

White Tiger,' a Universal picture, commences a brief run at the Queen's Theatre, starring Priscilla Dean. She was supported by Wallace Beery, of 'The Four Horsemen,' 'Robin Hood' and 'The Flame of Life'; Raymond Griffith and Matt Moore.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-17
Summary:

White Tiger,' is the current attraction of Queen's Theatre. The film starred Priscilla Dean, Wallace Beery, Raymond Griffith and Matt Moore. Beery was remembered for his acting in 'Robin Hood' and 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-15
Summary:

There is a very varied and interesting programme provided for the patrons of the Hongkong Theatre this week. A Triangle comedy-drama, 'Borrowed Plumage,' featuring Bessie Barriscale, is the principal item. The story is well constructed by J. C. Hawks and admirably handled by Raymond B…

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Headline: White Tiger'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-17
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is currently screening 'White Tiger' featuring Priscilla Dean. The cast also includes Raymond Griffith, Matt Moore and Wallace Beery. Beery is famous for his performance in 'Robin Hood' and 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-25
Summary:

There's a chuckle for the glum and laughter in plenty for the light-hearted in 'Broadway or Bust,' the new Hoot Gibson comedy which opened last night at the World Theatre. The story, written by Edward Sedgwick, who directed the picture, and Raymond L. Schrock, reflects the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-11-23 - 1925-11-23
Summary:

Today only, Warner Bros' classic of the screen, Marie Prevost with John Roche, Raymond Hatton, Rockcliffe Fellowes and Cissy Fitzgerald in Dodson Mitchell and Zelda Sears' 'Cornered.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-28
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the Goldwyn melodrama 'A Blind Bargain.' The film features Lon Chaney. The cast also includes Jacqueline Logan, Raymond McKee, Fontaine La Rue, Virginia Madison. The ballroom scene is the film is of special beauty. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-08-27 - 1925-08-29
Summary:

Today till Saturday, Marshall Neilan's 'Fools First,' featuring Claire Windsor, Claude Gillingwater, Raymond Griffith, Richard Dix and Helen Lynch. Added attractions: Pathe News, Snappy Comedy and 'Pa and Ma' [sic], two reels of fun. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-19 - 1924-08-21
Summary:

Adolph Zukor presents a George Fitzmaurice production, 'To Have and to Hold' with Betty Compson and Bert Lytell, supported by Theodore Kosloff, W. J. Ferguson, Raymond Hatton and Walter Long, a Paramount picture. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-23 - 1924-07-26
Summary:

Commencing today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, B. P. Schulberg presents 'Poisoned Paradise' with Kenneth Harlan, Raymond Griffith, Clara Bow, Carmel Myers. Telephone Central 4636. Booking at Theatre. July 26 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. Distributed by Preferred Pictures.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-11-23 - 1925-11-23
Summary:

Today only, 'Cornered,' with Marie Prevost, John Roche, Raymond Hatton, Rockliffe Fellowes, Cissy Fitzgerald, adapted from the stage play by Dodson Mitchell and Zelda Sears, directed by William Beaudine, Warner Bros. classic of the screen. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-28
Summary:

There is a new screen thrill to be had from Goldwyn's melodramatic thriller, 'A Blind Bargain,' which was seen for the first time in Hongkong at the Queen's Theatre last night. Lon Chaney contributes two marvellous bits of acting as the half-mad surgeon. Others in the cast…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-17
Summary:

Priscilla Dean, famous in the cinema world for her acting in 'The Flame of Life,' plays the role of a beautiful queen of the underworld in a Universal picture styled 'White Tiger,' which opened at the Queen's Theatre last night and will be shown till Saturday night.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-18
Summary:

Just what an 'automatic chess player' is will be explained to those who, as yet, have not availed themselves of the opportunity to see the Universal screen classic, 'The White Tiger,' which will be presented at the Queen Theatre. Priscilla Dean is the star and local cinema…