A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-19
Summary:

Sherlock Brown' is a Metro picture with Bert Lytell as the star, which will open for a short run at the Queen's Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-19
Summary:

Bert Lytell, the popular Metro star, will be seen in another screenplay, 'Sherlock Brown,' which has been described as 'not a Conan Doyle story,' which opens at the Queen's Theatre today. This new picture concerns, mainly, an earnest young clerk whose solitary ambition…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-09
Summary:

At the Coronet at 7.30 p.m., today only 'The Family Secret' featuring Baby Peggy, will be screened. Baby Peggy had been appeared in 'Captain January' previously. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-28
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-19 - 1924-09-20
Summary:

Conan Doyle's unwritten story, 'Sherlock Brown.' Bert Lytell is the star.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-19 - 1924-09-20
Summary:

Friday to Sunday, Conan Doyle's 'Sherlock Brown' starring Bert Lytell.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-19 - 1924-09-20
Summary:

Conan Doyle's unwritten story, 'Sherlock Brown' with the best Lytell from Friday to Sunday.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-19
Summary:

Today, the Metro attraction 'Sherlock Brown' began its short run at the Queen's Theatre. The comedy stars Bert Lytell.

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

Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Charles Ray in 'Nineteen and Phyllis,' Baby Peggy comedy and Pathe Review.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-05 - 1924-05-05
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Charles Ray in 'Nineteen and Phyllis' and Baby Peggy Comedy. Also Pathe Review.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-05
Summary:

Hongkong folk who have read Francis [sic] Hodgson Burnett's story, 'Editha's Burglar,' will be delighted to know that the film version, entitled 'The Family Secret,' is to be screened at the Star Theatre. The story is given an entirely new charm by Baby Peggy. Those…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-06
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening 'The Family Secret' starring Baby Peggy, today and tomorrow. The film is based on Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett's story 'Editha's Burglar' which was adapted for the stage by Mr. Augustas Thomas by the name 'The Burglar.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-06
Summary:

Admirers of the infant phenomenon of the screen, Baby Peggy Montgomery, to give her the full name under which she figures in the cast of her latest picture, 'The Family Secret,' will not be disappointed by a visit to the Star Theatre. Certainly, the little mite has never been seen to…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-12 - 1917-06-12
Summary:

Screening of 'Peggy'; Coming grand benefit matinee and night in aid of the Portugese School Fund

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-13 - 1917-06-14
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Peggy'; Coming grand benefit matinee and night in aid of the Portugese School Fund

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-07
Summary:

The Family Secret' starred by Baby Peggy, attracted large crowded at the Star Theatre. The story is based on Frances Hodgson Burnett's novel, called 'Edithe's Burglar.' Baby Peggy is likely to take the place of Marie Osborne and Zoe Hay. The picture also starred by…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-05
Summary:

Hongkong folk who have read Frances Hodgson Burnett's story Ediths's Burglar, will be delighted to know that the film version, entitled 'The Family Secret' is to be screened at the Star Theatre. Those who saw 'Merry-Go-Round' at the Coronet or the Star, will be glad…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-06
Summary:

Baby Peggy featured in 'The Family Secret,' which will be screened at the Star Theatre. The story is based on Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett's story 'Editha's Burglar,' or, as it was styled more briefly when adapted for the stage by Mr. Augustus Thomas, 'The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-11 - 1917-06-13
Summary:

On June 12, the run of London for over forty weeks, the great Triangle drama 'Peggy' in 6 parts; on Jun 21, grand matinee.

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Headline: Baby Peggy
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-06