A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: A Killer
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-27
Summary:

The Killer' the Benjamin B. Hampton-Pathe feature is showing in the World Theatre. The film was directed by Howard Hickman and interpreted by a cast headed by Frank Campeau, Claire Adams, Jack Conway, little Frankie Lee, Tod Sloan, Edward Peil, Milton Ross, Frank Hayes. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-14 - 1913-11-14
Summary:

Last 2 nights only, farewell performance of 'Wise and Milton'; the Pathe's Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-21
Summary:

The extract of the article by Mr. Malcolm Ross mentioned that he wandered into one of the cinema halls. The hall was filled with officers and there were concerts, boxing matches and moving pictures being screened. Films include 'Kiss me, Sergeant,' 'Tonight's the Night.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-03
Summary:

In 'The Exquisite Thief,' her latest Universal Special Attraction, which will be seen today at the Hongkong Theatre. Priscilla Dean has the part of Blue-Jean Billie. The director Tod Browning was successful in his previous films, 'The Brazen Beauty,' 'The Wicked Darling…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-18 - 1924-02-18
Summary:

Tonight only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Milton Sills in 'The Faith Healer.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-18 - 1924-02-18
Summary:

Tonight only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Milton Sills in 'The Faith Healer.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-15 - 1913-11-18
Summary:

By special request, positively last 4 nights, 'Wise & Milton'; the Pathe's Gazette; 'The Lighthouse Prisoners,' a magnificent coloured drama.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-08 - 1913-11-11
Summary:

Programme from 8th to 12th, including the continual success of the coloured Americans, 'Wise & Milton'; the Pathe's Gazette; 'The Heritage,' a powerful coloured drama in 3 parts, 4000 ft.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-18 - 1924-02-18
Summary:

Another 'Miracle Man,' Milton Sills in 'The Faith Healer.' Tonight only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-27
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening a Benjamin B. Hampton production 'The Killer' which is inspired from Stewart Edward White's novel. The film features Claire Adams, who is famous for her work with little Frankie Lee of 'The Westerners' and 'The Miracle Man.' The…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-09-22 - 1925-09-23
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, John Bowers and Milton Sills in 'What a Wife Learned.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-07 - 1924-01-08
Summary:

The Star: Tonight only at 5.30 and 9.15, Milton Sills in 'Legally Dead.' The Grand: Tonight only at 9.15 p.m., 'The Midnight Guest.'

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-01 - 1920-03-03
Summary:

Tonight! Peggy Hyland and Milton Sills in 'The Other Woman.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-09-28 - 1925-09-28
Summary:

The Sea Hawk,' a First National picture directed by Frank Lloyd with Milton Sills.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-05 - 1913-11-07
Summary:

Programme from 5th to 8th, including the coloured Americans 'Wise and Milton'; in an entire change of acts, new comedy, new songs and crazy dances; Pathe's Gazette; Max and 'The Love Letter.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-09-22 - 1925-09-23
Summary:

Today and Wednesday, John Bowers and Milton Sills in 'What a Wife Learned.' Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-03 - 1923-12-03
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, 'Legally Dead,' featuring Milton Sills and Claire Adams, a Universal picture.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-25 - 1923-01-25
Summary:

Realart Pictures presents Agnes Ayres and Milton Sills in 'The Furnace.' Picture included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-09-22 - 1925-09-23
Summary:

Today and Wednesday, John Bowers and Milton Sills in 'What a Wife Learned.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-04 - 1913-11-04
Summary:

A week of special pictures, the Pathe's Gazette, 'A Night Out' (by Wiffles 2,600 feet), and the biggest comedy screen ever played in China; 'Wise and Milton,' a riot, a howl, and a decided hit; performance by Bonetta.