A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-10
Summary:

World Theatre will screen 'The Fire Cat' this Friday. The film casts Edith Roberts who had a distinctive personality in 'Lasca.' It is written and directed by Norman Oawn [sic]. The film shares the elements of 'Lasca' and 'The Adorable Savage.' The film…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-06 - 1924-09-08
Summary:

The Acquittal' with Claire Windsor, Norman Kerry, Barbara Beford [sic] & Richard Travers, coming today.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-09 - 1924-09-09
Summary:

The Coronet: Final showing today, Claire Windsor and Norman Kerry in 'The Acquittal.' The Star: Today & tomorrow at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Bryant Washburn and Lois Wilson in 'A Full House.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-12
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is screening 'April Showers' at the 5:15 and 9:15 performances. The film revolves around the story of Irish communities living on the East side of New York. Those who claim association with the Emerald Isle are Tom Forman, the director, Colleen Moore and Kenneth…

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-22 - 1924-09-22
Summary:

The Coronet: Today & tomorrow, Cecil B. DeMille's 'A Fool's Paradise' with Dorothy Dalton, Mildred Harris, Conrad Nagel and Theodore Kosloff. The Star: Today at 5.30 & 9.15, last performances of 'The Acquittal' with Claire Windsor and Norman Kerry.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-06 - 1925-01-09
Summary:

Acclaimed by press and public in New York. Film review included. Carl Laemmle presents 'Merry Go Round' commencing Wednesday. January 7-9 remark: Mary Philbin and Norman Kerry in 'Merry-Go-Round.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-07 - 1925-01-10
Summary:

Today till Saturday, the picture you've been long waiting for 'Merry-Go-Round' in eleven reels featuring Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry and a great cast. The latest Chinese super-production 'The Valiant Brothers' in ten reels produced by Commercial Press Ltd. Also 'Mr.…

8
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-14 - 1925-01-19
Summary:

To err is human, to forgive, divine. See 'Cytherea.' January 19 remarks: 'Cytherea,' a First National 1924 attraction with Lewis Stone, Alma Rubens, Irene Rich and Norman Kerry.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-15 - 1925-01-17
Summary:

First National presents Lewis Stone, Alma Rubens, Irene Rich, Constance Bennett and Norman Kerry in the great exotic romance 'Cytherea,' nine big reels with sequences in natural colour. Patrons will note that recent First National releases will be shown exclusively at The Coronet.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-17 - 1925-04-22
Summary:

Today till Wednesday, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Distinctive Pictures Corporation presents 'The Rejected Woman,' with Alma Rubens, Conrad Nagel and Wyndham Standing, directed by Albert Parker, from the story by John Lynch. Illustration included. April 20 & 21 Remarks: Starting Thursday,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-22
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening the film version of Kathleen Norris's novel 'Butterfly,' tomorrow. The Universal Jewel attraction is directed by Clarence Brown and features Ruth Clifford, Laura La Plante, Kenneth Harlan and Norman Kerry. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-23 - 1925-04-27
Summary:

Showing today, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a magnificent photodramatization of the famous novel by Kathleen Norris, Carl Laemmle presents 'Butterfly,' starring Laura La Plante, Norman Kerry, Kenneth Harlan, Ruth Clifford and Margaret Livingston. Also Jack Dempsey in 'So This Is Paris,…

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Headline: Butterfly'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-24
Summary:

World Theatre is screening the Universal Jewel production 'Butterfly.' The film is a Clarence Brown adaptation of Kathleen Norris' novel. The film features Ruth Clifford, Laura La Plante and Norman Kerry. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-25
Summary:

World Theatre is screening the Universal Jewel production 'Butterfly.' The film is a Clarence Brown adaptation of Kathleen Norris' novel. The film features Ruth Clifford, Laura La Plante and Norman Kerry. The other five major characters are portrayed by Kenneth Harlan, Cesare…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-09-17 - 1925-09-19
Summary:

Today till Saturday 'Fifth Avenue Models' starring Mary Philbin and Norman Kerry. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-09-24 - 1925-09-26
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday, Carl Laemmle presents Virginia Valli and Norman Kerry in 'The Price of Pleasure,' with a great all-star cast including Louise Fazenda, T. Roy Barnes, Kate Lester, George Fawcett and Ward Crane. Plot and illustration included.