A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-26 - 1924-03-26
Summary:

Rex Beach's stupendous melodrama, 'Fair Lady.' Also 'Stolen Glory,' delightful and amusing 2-part Campbell comedy.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-29 - 1924-05-31
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mary Pickford in 'Suds,' Felix the Cat in 'The Hypnotist,' and Campbell comedy 'A Penny Reward.'

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-29 - 1924-05-30
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'Suds.' Also Felix the Cat in 'The Hypnotist' and Campbell comedy, 'A Penny Reward.'

4
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-16 - 1924-09-19
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Gloria Swanson in 'Her Gilded Cage' supported by Harrison Ford and David Powell. Also a Campbell comedy, 'A Rag Doll Romance.'

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-29 - 1924-05-31
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mary Pickford in 'Suds.' Also Felix the Cat in 'The Hypnotist' and Campbell comedy, 'A Penny Reward.' May 31 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-15 - 1921-12-15
Summary:

Commencing Friday, 16th, Dorothy Phillips, supported by Margaret Mann, in 'Once to Every Woman.'

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-01
Summary:

Seeds of Vengeance,' Select's picturization of Margaret Prescott Montague's convincing story of the Virginia hills, have been photographed as a picture and will be shown at the World Theatre for four days. Film plot included.

9
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.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-01
Summary:

Seeds of Vengeance' will be presented at the World Theatre. The picture is an adaption of a story by Margaret Prescott Montague, and the cast is headed by Bernard Durning.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-05-25
Summary:

Daisy Harcourt, an English comedienne, will make her first appearance at the Hongkong Theatre. At the same time, a new Paramount picture, 'Alien Souls,' a comedy-drama, by Margaret Turnbull, founded on the story written by Hector Turnbull will be screened.

12
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.

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-03
Summary:

Select's film version of Margaret Prescott-Montague's convincing story of the Virginian hill, 'The Seeds of Vengeance,' was shown at the World Theatre. Bernard Durning is the leading role. Film plot included.

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-28
Summary:

The City of Purple Dreams' was shown at the World Theatre yesterday. The picture is based on a novel written by Edwin Baird, and was produced by Colin Campbell. Meanwhile, Thomas Santschi takes the leading role, together with Bessie Eyton and Fritzi Brunette. Film synopsis included.

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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.

16
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.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-22
Summary:

Mr. Geoffrey Malins, the producer, gave a demonstration of his power in the Gaumont private theatre. He claimed that he could influence film actors beneficially by hypnotic treatment. In the private theatre, Miss Margaret Hope was made the first subject, and she was hypnotically treated by…

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-22
Summary:

This is what Marion Orth, the author, has to say about her story, 'Lure of Jade,' converted into a film by Colin Campbell, and released by R-C Pictures and which is to appear at the World Theatre today for three days. 'Nothing I have ever seen on the stage or screen has affected…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-28
Summary:

The City of Purple Dreams' attracted large house yesterday in World Theatre. The picture is based on a novel written by Edwin Baird, and was produced by Colin Campbell. Thomas Santschi is cast in the leading role. Bessie Eyton and Fritzi Brunette were the leading ladies. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-16 - 1921-12-17
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Dorothy Phillips and Margaret Mann in the biggest heart picture of the generation, 'Once to Every Woman.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Marie Walcamp in 'The Dragon's Net,' 7 and 8 episodes.