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: 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: 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…

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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.

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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…

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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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-19
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-16
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-17
Summary:

The Burden of Proof,' in which Marion Davies takes the leading role, will be screened at the World Theatre for three consecutive nights beginning from Tuesday. The film is directed by Julius Steger. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-17
Summary:

World Theatre is going to screen 'The Burden of Proof' featuring Marion Davies, for three nights commencing from Tuesday. The film is directed by Julius Steger. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-24
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-15
Summary:

The Cinema Murder,' with Marion Davies as the leading role, will be screened at the Star Theatre today. It is noted that Marion Davies was formerly a member of the famous Ziegfeld Follies.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-15
Summary:

The Cinema Murder' which the management of the Star Theatre in Kowloon is presenting to the patrons today is a screen version of a well-known novel by E. Phillips Oppenheim. The film starred Marion Davies and Nigel Barrie. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-15
Summary:

Today, Star Theatre is going to present 'The Cinema Murder' the film version of a well-known novel by E. Phillips Oppenheim. The film features Marion Davies and Nigel Barrie.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-17
Summary:

Formerly a member of the famous Ziegfeld Follies, Marion Davies further enhances her reputation as an extraordinarily capable film artist in 'The Cinema Murder,' which is to be shown for the last time at the Star Theatre today. The next attraction will be 'Black is White'…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-17
Summary:

Today, Star Theatre is screening 'The Cinema Murder' featuring Marion Davies. On Sunday and Monday, the attraction will be 'Black Is White,' featuring Dorothy Dalton.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-24
Summary:

My Wild Irish Rose' will be screened for the last time at the Coronet Theatre tonight. Then, it will be followed by 'The Cinema Murder' tomorrow, with Marion Davies as the star. After that, 'The Sheik's Wife' will be the principal attraction next week. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-24
Summary:

With tonight's screening the highly successful season of 'My Wild Irish Rose' at the Coronet comes to an end. Tomorrow the picture gives place to an entertaining film entitled 'The Cinema Murder' which features Marion Davies and is being shown just for one day. 'The…