A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-16 - 1921-06-16
Summary:

Today at 5.30, tonight at 9.15, Nell Shipman in 'Back to God's Country.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-27
Summary:

Nell Shipman is the Star of 'The Girl from God's Country,' the feature film at the Star today.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-27 - 1923-12-27
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday, attraction extraordinary, Nell Shipman in 'The Girl from God's Country' in 7 reels. Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-28
Summary:

The Girl from God's Country,' the film at the Star tonight, is an adventurous narrative of the North Woods. The story was adapted by Miss Nell Shipman from a bestseller of a couple of years ago. Miss Shipman herself plays the leading role.

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

Nell Shipman (star of 'Back to God's Country') in 'The Girl from God's Country.' Remarks: Another ad. on page 12.

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

Today, Star Theatre is going to show a drama entitled 'The Girl from God's Country' which includes many outdoor scenes. The film features Nell Shipman.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-11-10
Summary:

Those who visit the Coronet to witness the unique photo-play 'Back to God's Country' will be repaid by seeing one of the most remarkable achievements in motion pictures yet accomplished. Nell Shipman plays the lead role. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-11 - 1920-11-11
Summary:

Are you tired of commonplace films? Then see this one, 'Back to God's Country' adopted from the story by James Oliver Curwood, featuring the brilliant Nell Shipman. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-28 - 1923-12-31
Summary:

The Star: Tonight and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Nell Shipman in 'The Girl from God's Country.' The Grand: Tonight only at 9.15 p.m., H. B. Warner in 'God's Man.'

10
Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-07-20 - 1925-07-21
Summary:

Today and Tuesday, July 20th and 21st at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Gloria Swanson in 'Something to Think About' in 7 parts. Wednesday, July 22nd, Nell Shipman in 'The Girl from God's Country.'

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-07-20 - 1925-07-21
Summary:

Today and Tuesday, July 20th and 21st at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Gloria Swanson in 'Something to Think About' in 7 parts. Wednesday, July 22nd, Nell Shipman in 'The Girl from God's Country.'

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-07-22 - 1925-07-24
Summary:

Wednesday to Friday, July 22 to 24 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Nell Shipman in 'The Girl from God's Country' in 7 parts. Next change, Saturday, July 25, Dorothy Dalton in 'The Idol of the North,' a Paramount picture.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-07-22 - 1925-07-24
Summary:

Wednesday to Friday, July 22 to 24 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Nell Shipman in 'The Girl from God's Country' in 7 parts. Next change, Saturday, July 25, Dorothy Dalton in 'The Idol of the North,' a Paramount picture.

14
Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-07-22 - 1925-07-24
Summary:

Wednesday to Friday, July 22 to 24 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Nell Shipman in 'The Girl from God's Country' in 7 parts. Next change, Saturday, July 25, Dorothy Dalton in 'The Idol of the North,' a Paramount picture.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-29 - 1923-12-29
Summary:

The Star: Tonight and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Nell Shipman in 'The Girl from God's Country.' The Grand: Tonight till Monday at 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'Yellow Typhoon' and Buster Keaton in 'The Boat.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-03
Summary:

Salvation Nell' is a film version of a well-known stage play, which shown in the Star Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-03
Summary:

Newspaper writers are often unable to resist the picturesque but the first who said that the 'heartbeats of humanity throb through ‘Salvation Nell,' Whitman Bennett's masterpiece,' was not very far wrong as anybody visiting the Star Theatre this evening can see for himself.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-29 - 1923-12-29
Summary:

The Coronet: Constance Talmadge in 'Dangerous Business,' a First National attraction, and Buster Keaton in 'One Week.' The Star: Tonight at 5.30 & 9.15, Nell Shipman in 'The Girl from God's Country.' The Grand: Tonight till Mon. at 9.15 p.m., Anita Stewart…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-28 - 1923-12-28
Summary:

The Coronet: Constance Talmadge in 'Dangerous Business,' a First National attraction, and Buster Keaton in 'One Week.' The Star: Tonight & Sat. at 5.30 & 9.15, Nell Shipman in 'The Girl from God's Country.' The Grand: Tonight only at 9.15 p.m., H. B.…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-07-18 - 1925-07-21
Summary:

Today at all shows, tomorrow at 6, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Cecil B. DeMille presents Gloria Swanson in 'Something to Think About' in 7 parts. Prices of admission: 5.15, $1.20, 80 cents and 40 cents; 9.15, $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents. July 20-21 Remarks: Wednesday, July 22, Nell Shipman in…