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: 1921-08-10
Summary:

The Middle East Films, Ld., whose head office is in Singapore, is about to open an office in Hongkong. Mr. Joe Fisher, the general manager of the Company, and Mr. Ernest A. Hopson, who represents several South African corporations connected with film art, are in Hongkong. The first exhibition of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-14
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-15
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Headline: The Blue Lagoon
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-17 - 1923-09-19
Summary:

Coming soon, the new big 'Special' produced by African Film Productions, 'The Blue Lagoon,' from the world-famous romance by H. de Vere Stacpooleo [sic]. September 17 Remarks: The ad. didn't mention theatre's name, surmised from other ads. September 19-20 Remarks:…

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Headline: Coming Soon!
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-17 - 1923-09-17
Summary:

The new big special produced by African Film Productions, Ltd., 'The Blue Lagoon,' from the world-famous romance by H. De Vere Stacpoole, a magnificent production of a magnificent story.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-19 - 1923-09-22
Summary:

Wed. 19th to Sat. 22nd at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'The Blue Lagoon,' from H. de Vere Stacpool's [sic] novel. Also, Pathe Interesting Scenic Picture recently taken Hangchow, The Mecca of Chinese Buddhists. Price details included. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-19 - 1923-09-22
Summary:

Wednesday 19th to Saturday 22nd at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Blue Lagoon,' a delightful version of H. De Vere Stacpoole's novel. Also Pathe interesting scenic picture recently taken at Hangchow, the Mecca of Chinese Buddhists. Admission: 9.15 p.m., $1.20 and 80 cents; 5.15 p.m., 80…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-19 - 1923-09-20
Summary:

The new big special, 'The Blue Lagoon,' from the world-famous romance by H. De Vere Stacpoole, featuring Molly Adair, Arthur Pusey and Dick Cruikshanks. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-19
Summary:

The Blue Lagoon' is to be presented in the World Theatre today. The film starred Arthur Pusey and Molley [sic] Adair. Another attraction is the picture of 'Hangchow, The Mecca of Chinese Buddhists.' The Chinese community will greatly appreciate this special film.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-20
Summary:

A good book seldom makes a good film play, but among the exceptions must stand. 'The Blue Lagoon,' a romantic idyll, in seven parts, is now showing at the World Theatre until Saturday. When a kinema version of Mr. H. de Vere Stacpoole's novel was shown for the first time at the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-13
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-06
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-11-14 - 1925-11-16
Summary:

Saturday to Monday, November 15 to 17, John Barrymore in 'Sherlock Holmes,' directed by Albert Parker, adapted from William Gillette's play, with the cast including Roland Young, Carol Dempster, Hedda Hopper, Percival [sic] Knight, Reginald Denny, Robert Schable, Anders Randolf,…

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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-11-14 - 1925-11-16
Summary:

Saturday to Monday, November 15 to 17, John Barrymore in 'Sherlock Holmes,' directed by Albert Parker, adopted from William Gillette's stage play. November 16 Remarks: Starting tomorrow, Warner Bros' classic of the screen, 'Her Marriage Vow,' directed by Millard…

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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-11-16 - 1925-11-16
Summary:

Today only at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., John Barrymore in his supreme screen creation of Sir A. Conan Doyle's immortal 'Sherlock Holmes.' Starting tomorrow, a play that turns marriage inside out, Warner Bros. classic of the screen, 'Her Marriage Vow,' directed by…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-11-17 - 1925-11-18
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday, Warner Bros. classic of the screen, Monte Blue with Beverly Bayne in 'Her Marriage Vow,' from Owen Davis' popular 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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-11-17 - 1925-11-18
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Monte Blue with Beverly Bayne in 'Her Marriage Vow.' Also Tod Sanborn with folk songs on the xylophone.