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: 1921-02-26
Summary:

Edgar Lewis is an apostle of the outdoor picture, and he believes that it is the motion picture that can and should bring the great outdoors to the city-bound. He has produced a number of outdoor pictures, and the latest one is 'Sherry.' 'Sherry' is a photodramatization of a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-06 - 1922-10-06
Summary:

The Coronet: Today only, Pat O'Malley in 'Sherry' in 7 parts. Kowloon Theatre: Friday and Saturday, 'The U. P. Trail,' British Gazette and Screen Snapshots.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-26
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-14 - 1923-03-14
Summary:

J. L. Frotheringham presents 'The Breaking Point' starring Bessie Barriscale, directed by Paul Scardon, written by H. H. Van Loan, with an all-star cast including Walter McGrall, Joseph J. Dowling, Wilfred Lucas, Pat O'Malley and Ethel Grey Terry, distributed by W. W. Hodkinson.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-19
Summary:

My Wild Irish Rose,' a Vitagraph production starring Pauline Starke and Pat O'Malley, will be an attraction at the Coronet Theatre all this week. It has been adapted from a famous old stage melodrama 'The Shaughraun' by Dion Boucicault. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-20
Summary:

My Wild Irish Rose,' which is a film version of 'The Shaughraun,' the famous old melodrama by Dion Biucicault, will be an attraction at the Coronet Theatre all the week. Pat O. Malley and Pauline Starke share the leading parts of the film. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-29
Summary:

One of the most picturesque chapters of American frontier history is revived on the screen in Marshall Neilan's picture version of Randall Parrish's stirring story, 'Bob Hampton of Placer,' which comes to the Coronet Theatre tomorrow. The cast includes James Kirkwood, Wesley…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-09
Summary:

Bob Hampton of Placer,' the best film Marshall Neilan has so far produced is showing at the Star, commencing today. This film contains some wonderful spectacular scenes. Wesley 'Freckles' Barry takes the leading role. The title role is taken by James Kirkwood. Others in the cast…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-10
Summary:

Quite like a film romance is the true story of Felix the Cat, the astonishing screen pussy, who has made a fortune for his creator, Pat Sullivan, a U.S. artist. Orders for the films poured in from all parts of the world, and Mr. Sullivan, who makes each picture personally by a self-invented…

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

The name of the production is 'In the Name of the Law.' It is now being shown at the World Theatre. Pat O'Hara, the policeman, about whom the plot of 'In the Name of the Law' revolves is just the type of clean-souled, home-loving fellow who patrols the streets of this…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-05 - 1924-03-07
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday, twice daily at 5.30 and 9.15, Irene West and her Royal Hawaiians, 'A Night in Old Hawaii,' phenomenal instrumentalists, vocalists and dancers, including the world-famous, Princess Helen. In conjunction with an exceptionally good picture programme, Clair…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-06
Summary:

Kowloon folk are promised a rare treat this evening when the popular Star Theatre presents a more than the usual rich programme. Not only will there be two excellent films, but there will be also a Hawaiian troupe direct from Manila Carnival. Irene West's Royal Hawaiians will present '…

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

Instant success greeted the Royal Hawaiians Troupe at the Star Theatre last night. The piece submitted was a revue, 'A Night in Old Hawaii.' With equal truth, it might have been called 'A Night in Joyland,' for the crowd. Special mention must be made of the fascinating hula…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-08 - 1924-03-08
Summary:

Today 2.30, children's matinee, 'The Eagle's Talons.' Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, farewell performance of Irene West and her Royal Hawaiians, 'A Night in Old Hawaii,' phenomenal instrumentalists, vocalists and dancers, including the world-famous, Princess Helen. In…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-08
Summary:

Another splendid reception greeted the Royal Hawaiian Troupe when they gave their second performance in the Star Theatre last evening. Especially good again was Princess Helen with her famous hula hula dance. The two movie pictures chosen to supplement the programme were also again very…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-02
Summary:

Where the North Begins,' which opened on Wednesday to a packed house for four days' run at the World Theatre, is one of the few pictures that can be praised without reservation. 'Where the North Begins' is a picture worth seeing and recommending to your neighbour, for it is…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-16 - 1924-06-16
Summary:

A wonderful cast, Monte Blue, Marie Prevost, Frank Keenan, Irene Rich, Harry Myers, Helen Ferguson, Miss DuPont and Pat O'Malley in Warner Bros. classic of the screen, 'Brass.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-16
Summary:

To the movie patrons of this Colony comes the announcement that 'Brass,' a screen adaptation of the powerful novel of the same name by Charles G. Norris, will be shown here at the World Theatre. The novel discusses marriage and divorce from all angles. The transposition of the story to…