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: 1925-05-26
Summary:

Her Mad Bargain,' announced as the attraction at the Queen's Theatre, tomorrow, is Anita Stewart's new First National attraction. The star's recognized ability is an actress of what is termed the sympathetic type is given full play and her fashionable wardrobe more than…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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.

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Headline: At the Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-18 - 1918-06-18
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow, the popular star Antonio Moreno in his first Pathe feature, 'The Angel Factory,' with a wonderful cast including Helene Chadwick, Susanne Willa and Margaret Greene.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-16
Summary:

Big audiences saw and enjoyed at the Coronet for the film 'Disraeli,' starring George Arliss, Mrs. Arliss, Margaret Dale, Reginald Denny and Louise Huff.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-23
Summary:

Tonight a new romantic Paramount picture 'Gretna Green,' starring Margaret Clark will be screened. Her previous play was 'The Goose Girl.' Another magnificent film 'The Black Wolf' in 5 parts will be screened. Leon Tellegen and Sarah Bernhardt in London take the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-13 - 1921-12-19
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. today, Dorothy Phillips and Margaret Mann in 'Once to Every Woman.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Marie Walcamp in 'The Dragon's Net,' 7 and 8 episodes. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co., (Tel. 951). December 13, 15 & 16 Remarks: On page 5, another ad.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-24 - 1923-11-24
Summary:

Sunday and Monday only, 'What Wives Want,' with a remarkable cast, Ethel Grey Terry, Niles Welch, Vernon Steele, Ramsey Wallace and Margaret Landis, a Universal all-star attraction. Picture included.

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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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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.