A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Al Fresco Fete
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-10-28 - 1911-11-04
Summary:

Grand cinematograph show will be exhibited during the evening and night

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Headline: Al Fresco Fete
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-10-24 - 1912-11-02
Summary:

To be held in the compound of the Roman Catholic Cathedral on Sunday, 3rd November from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Grand Cinematograph show will be exhibited during the evening and night.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-15
Summary:

A cinematograph show is given at Kowloon with the funds of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-17
Summary:

Some hundreds of people turned out at the cinematograph entertainment given in Mr. Alves' extensive garden at Kowloon in aid of the Society St. Vincent de Paul. Also, The Film Exchange Company lent a series of Kowloon pictures for the event.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-11
Summary:

Characterized by splendid direction and acting is 'The Foolish Virgin,' the Selznick picture featuring Clara Kimball Young. Albert Capellani has adapted and produced this story by Thomas Dixon in his own style. The cast includes Paul Capellani, William Welch, Edward Elkas and Catherine…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-11
Summary:

The Foolish Virgin' is the Selznick picture featuring Clara Kimball Young. Meanwhile, Albert Capellani has adapted and produced this story by Thomas Dixon. In addition, Clara Kimball Young is supported by Conway Tearle, Paul Capellani, William Welch [sic], Edward Elkas, and Catherine…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-13
Summary:

The Bandbox' is a Deitrich-Beck [sic] Inc. picture directed by R. William Neill, which comes to the World Theatre soon. The cast of this big Hodkinson release includes Doris Kenyon, Alexander Gaden as her leading man. Other supporting crew members recruited by Theodore C. Deitrich [sic],…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-13
Summary:

The Bandbox,' starring Doris Kenyon, the Deitrich-Back, Inc., production of Louis Joseph Vance's story, comes to the World Theatre. Meanwhile, the film is directed by R. William Neill, and Kenyon is supported by Alexander Gaden, Gretchen Hartman, Walter, Weston, Edward Keppler, Logan…

9
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-27
Summary:

Mary Miles Minter, who starred in 'Jenny be good' and 'A Cumberland Romance' before, is now at the leading role in 'Eyes of the Heart' which is now playing at the World Theatre. The story was adapted by Clara Kennedy from 'Blindness' by Dana Burnet. Paul…

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-31
Summary:

The House That Jazz Built,' in which Wanda Hawley takes the leading role, is being shown at the World Theatre tonight. Miss Hawley is supported by Forrest Stanley and Gladys George. In turn, Paul Perry handles the photography. Film synopsis included.

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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.…

12
Headline: The World
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-01 - 1924-03-26
Summary:

F. B. O. presents 'Lights Out' from the Broadway stage success, Mann Page and Paul Dickey, Illustration included. March 1 Remarks: Also, Ethel Clayton in 'Can a Woman Love Twice?'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-26
Summary:

The photoplay version of Paul Dickey's and Mann Page's stage play, 'Lights Out,' is now showing at the World Theatre. Directed by Al Santell for F. B. O. Studio. The cast includes Ruth Stonehouse, Walter McGrail, Marie Astaire, Theodore von Eltz, Hank Mann, Mabel Van Buren,…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-26
Summary:

In 'Lights Out,' the comedy drama by Paul Dickey and Mann Page, now showing at the World Theatre, a unique duel is fought between two excellent swordsmen. The screen fight is between Theodore von Eltz and Ben Deely. According to Al Santell, director, the duel was a difficult one…

15
Headline: Lights Out'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-29
16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-09
Summary:

William Farnum will be seen in a delightful role at the Queen's Theatre today in 'The Adventurer.' He is a happy-go-lucky adventurer. A fine cast supports him. Estelle Taylor is the leading lady. Others are Dorothy Drake, Kenneth Casey, Harry Southard and Paul Cazaneuve.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-19
Summary:

The Studio Girl,' was directed by Charles Giblyn from Paul West's adaptation of 'La Gamine' by Pierre Veder and Henri de Grosse. Constance Talmadge is the main cast. This picture is the attraction of the World Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-20
Summary:

World Theatre is screening 'The Studio Girl' featuring Constance Talmadge. This picture was directed by Charles Giblyn from Paul West's adaptation of 'La Gemine' by Pierre Veber and Henri de Grosse. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-03
Summary:

Rubye De Remer, who starred in 'The Passionate Pilgrim,' which released by Paramount and will be shown at the Queen's Theatre, has been proclaimed the queen of American beauties by Paul Helleu, the celebrated French artist. He was supported by Matt Moore.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-03
Summary:

Rubye De Remer, who has the leading feminine role in 'The Passionate Pilgrim,' the Cosmopolitan picture released by Paramount, and which will be shown at the Queen's Theatre today has been proclaimed the queen of American beauties by Paul Helleu, the celebrated French artist. Mr.…