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: 1921-04-09
Summary:

Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon appear at the Hongkong Theatre today and Monday in their second Blackton production for distribution by Pathe. It is 'Dawn,' a photo-dramatisation of the novel of the same name by Eleanor H. Porter, author of 'Pollyanna,' 'The Road to…

2
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-27 - 1921-05-27
Summary:

Saturday to Tuesday, May 28 to 31, George B. Seitz and Margaret Courtot in 'Pirate Gold,' episodes 1 and 2.

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-13
Summary:

In the Divorce Court, Mrs. A. Holme-Summer, an actress, whose stage name is Miss Margaret Bannerman, petitioned for the dissolution of her marriage with Mr. P. Holme-Summer, an actor, known as Pat Somerset, on the ground of cruelty and adultery. Details included.

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-06 - 1921-09-08
Summary:

Tuesday, 6th to Thursday, 8th September, at 9.15 p.m., Triangle Film Corporation presents Margaret [sic] Blanche in 'A Place in the Sun,' Pathe's News & Comedies. Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m. on Tuesday & Wednesday, 'Desert Gold,' on Thursday, 'Vanishing…

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-16 - 1921-12-19
Summary:

Today 5.15 p.m. & 9.15 p.m., Dorothy Phillips and Margaret Mann in 'Once to Every Woman.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Warie Walcamp in 'The Dragons' Nets,' 7 & 8 epis.

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-27
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is showing the feature attraction 'Out of the Storm,' an Eminent Authors production. The feature film is based on Margaret Atherton's famous novel 'The Tower of Ivory' and is produced by Samuel Goldwyn and Rex Beach.

7
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-15 - 1923-01-15
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday, George Arliss in 'Disraeli.' From the stage success by Louis N. Parker and directed by Henry Kolker. Supported by Louise Huff, Mrs. George Arliss, Reginald Denny, Margaret Dale, Henry Carvill, Fred Nicholls and Noel Tearle. Illustartion included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-24
Summary:

Last week there was an account in the newspapers of the reception given to Miss Margaret Leahy on her arrival in New York, writes Mr. St. John Ervine in the Observer of December 10th. Details of the journey and life of Miss Leahy is being written.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-16
Summary:

World Theatre is going to screen the film version of Charles G. Norris's novel 'Brass.' The film is a Warner Brothers classic and stars Monte Blue. The supporting cast includes Marie Provost [sic], Harry Myers, Vera Lewis, Irene Rich, Frank Keenan, Miss DuPont, Margaret Seddon,…

10
Headline: Woman's Place'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-20
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the First National attraction 'Woman's Place' featuring Constance Talmadge and Kenneth Harlan. Other important members of the cast are Hassard Short, Florence Short, Ina Rorke, Marguerite Linden and Jack Connolly. The Manila Vaudeville Co.…

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-27
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is now showing the first feature-length comedy entitled 'Three Ages' featuring Buster Keaton. The film includes a scene of Colosseum whose set cost a huge sum. The cast includes Margaret Leahy, Wallace Beery as the villain, Joe Roberts, Lillian Lawrence and Horace…

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-14
Summary:

Beginning tomorrow, World Theatre will be screening a Warner Brothers Classic 'Little Johnny Jones' featuring Johnny Hines. The film is adapted from the famous play of the same name written by George M. Cohan. The supporting cast includes Windham [sic] Standing, Margaret Seddon, Robert…

13
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-23 - 1925-04-27
Summary:

Showing today, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a magnificent photodramatization of the famous novel by Kathleen Norris, Carl Laemmle presents 'Butterfly,' starring Laura La Plante, Norman Kerry, Kenneth Harlan, Ruth Clifford and Margaret Livingston. Also Jack Dempsey in 'So This Is Paris,…

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-25
Summary:

World Theatre is screening the Universal Jewel production 'Butterfly.' The film is a Clarence Brown adaptation of Kathleen Norris' novel. The film features Ruth Clifford, Laura La Plante and Norman Kerry. The other five major characters are portrayed by Kenneth Harlan, Cesare…

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-23
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be showing the Thomas H. Ince comedy 'Bell Boy 13.' The film features Douglas MacLean, Margaret Loomis and John Sterling [sic]. Film synopsis included.

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-11-14 - 1925-11-16
Summary:

Saturday to Monday, November 15 to 17, John Barrymore in 'Sherlock Holmes,' directed by Albert Parker, adapted from William Gillette's play, with the cast including Roland Young, Carol Dempster, Hedda Hopper, Percival [sic] Knight, Reginald Denny, Robert Schable, Anders Randolf,…

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-11-17 - 1925-11-18
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday, Warner Bros. presents Monte Blue with Beverly Bayne in 'Her Marriage Way' from Owen Davis play with Willard Louis, Margaret Livingstone and John Roche. Also Tod Sanborn with folk songs on the xylophone. Picture included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-11-19 - 1925-11-21
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, Carl Laemmle presents Virginia Valli with Forrest Stanley, Margaret Livingston and George Fawcett in 'Up the Ladder,' Owen Davis's famous stage play, directed by Edward Sloman, a Universal-Jewel production. Plot and illustration included.