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: 1912-01-27
Summary:

Miss Lynda Davis, the band of K.O.Y.L.I. and H.M.S. Merlin performed in Victoria Theatre. Mr Clair Brown appeared for the first time in Hongkong and created a favourable impression.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-07-30
Summary:

The Chief Justice, Sir W. Rees Davies, K. C. heard a case in which Ho Chiu Lam, alias Ho You Tong claimed as partner in the Po Cheung of Canton, and the Wah Kee of Hongkong against his brother Ho San Kam, alias Ho Ngok Lau, the defendant, for dissolution of partnership entered into by the…

43
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-25
Summary:

New York Herald' reported the most amazing accounts of crime here in a generation, police investigation of the story told by the prisoner describing herself as 'Miss Elizabeth Scanlon,' from whose apartment the police took alleged stolen property valued at more than $25,000,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-02
Summary:

In the Summary Court yesterday, before the Chief Justice Sir William Rees Davies, K.C., the Yuen Wo Hong of 31 Bonham Strand West, merchants, sued the Him Kee Firm of 3 Po Hing Fong, and Ho Him Chai, clerk in the Ko Shing Theatre, partner in the defendant firm, for $661.35, balance of the amount…

45
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-25
Summary:

A statement about the winter season of Victoria Theatre has been made by Mr. J. J. Blake, the manager. Concerning serial pictures were so much appreciated by cinema-goers, Mr. Blake has arranged to screen first 'The Grip of Evil,' with Jackie Saunders in the leading role. Other serials…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-19
Summary:

Probably the youngest of the stage beauties whose charm and talent have won Broadway is Marion Davies, characterised as the most appealingly attractive girl on the American stage, who makes her photoplay debut in the much-talked-of comedy-drama 'Runaway Romany,' written by herself and…

47
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-20 - 1918-07-20
Summary:

In New York, they call her the most beautiful of all the young stars on Broadway. She is Marion Davies and she is the star of 'Runaway Romany,' a delightful Pathe photoplay with a wonderful all-star cast.

48
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-20
Summary:

A new motion picture star is revealed. Pathe will soon present Marion Davies in 'Runaway Romany,' written by Miss Davies herself. She submitted her story to the Ardsley Art Film Corporation and left her old cast.

49
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-08
Summary:

Last night at the theatre, the 5-part Pathe play 'Runaway Romany' was screened. This interesting film depicts Marion Davis in the title role. Other attractions are the British Gazette, 'Zizi,' a comedy and an orchestra which discourses popular music. Tomorrow, Haddon Chamber…

50
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-09-16
Summary:

Wilson K. Midgley writes in the Daily News as follows: Vain efforts have been made in the past to introduce the 'pictures' into the spheres of religion, education, and of various kinds of reform. Peace has brought them at a stroke into international politics. There are two companies…

51
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-02
Summary:

The Theatre Royal was well filled last evening when Mlle. Van der Flier lectured on 'Refugee Work in Holland' on behalf of the Hongkong Fund for the Devastated Villages of France and for Belgian widows and orphans. The lecture was under the patronage of H.E. the Governor, H.E. Vice-…

52
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-19
Summary:

William Fox presented William Farnum in a romantic drama 'Battle of Hearts' with Lilian Marion as the leading role. This fine film is being screened in Hongkong Theatre since last Saturday and will run till Tuesday. Film synopsis included. The serial film 'Red Ace' starring…

53
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-02-05 - 1921-02-07
Summary:

Select Pictures presents 'The Belle of New York' featuring the most popular and beautiful Marion Davies.

54
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-02-05 - 1921-02-09
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Select Pictures presents 'The Belle of New York' featuring Marion Davies.

55
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-02-10 - 1921-02-11
Summary:

Pauline Frederick in 'Double Crossed' in 5 parts. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Marion Davies in 'The Belle of New York.'

56
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-02-10 - 1921-02-11
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pauline Frederick in 'Double Crossed' in 5 parts. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Marion Davies in 'The Belle of New York.'

57
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-02-11 - 1921-02-11
Summary:

Tonight until Friday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pauline Frederick in 'Double Crossed' in 5 parts. At 2.30 and 7.50 p.m., Marion Davies in 'The Belle of New York.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-02-23
Summary:

The inimitable Harold Lloyd last night provided the fun of the evening at the Coronet in a fine comedy which featured also his new partner, Mildred Davis. A doctor newly launched into practice, a secret home-distillery, and a girl patient formed the ideas for this latest Lloyd comedy, which this…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-04 - 1921-04-04
Summary:

Select Pictures presents Marion Davis in 'The Belle of New York' in 5 parts, to be shown only at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m. By special request tomorrow at 7.15 p.m., Norma Talmadge's 'Ghosts of Yesterday,' in 6 parts, will be show for the last time. At Sunday's matinee at…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-07
Summary:

New York, October 5 – A film actress, Madeline Davis, fatally injured when she climbed from a motor-car at full speed to an aeroplane overhead.