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: 1919-03-29
Summary:

Yesterday afternoon at the private studio of Messrs Pathe Freres, the members of the Press and a few of the Officers of the Knox's Mission were shown the film that will be shown at the Coronet Theatre next week: 'The Surrender of the German Fleet.' There are also some good…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-06
Summary:

An article about visiting a British film company to see the very raw material, including the rehearsal and filming process of a long dramatic film. Producer Mr. Jerrold Robertshaw has been mentioned.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-21
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin is lying in bed at Los Angeles swathed from head to foot in bandages soaked in oil, having had a narrow escape from burning to death. While at work in his studio his trousers caught fire. Miss Edna Purviance, and a studio helper who saved his life. The accident occurred during…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-18
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-16
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Headline: Personalities
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-23
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-14
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Headline: Largest Studios
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-27
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-01
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-02
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-09
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-16
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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,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-09
Summary:

Parted Curtains' comes from Warner Brothers studio, is the feature attraction at Coronet Theatre. The film starred Henry B. Walthall and Mary Alden. Film plot included.

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Headline: Moving Picture
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-18
Summary:

An article was written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, about examining some of the great cinema studios which are the pride of Los Angeles, and praising the effort done by Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-04
Summary:

Hollywood,' the new Paramount picture which is prominent among new releases. Like 'Souls for Sale,' the production affects to show like as it is really lived by the great ones of Los Angeles. The Pickfords, Fairbanks, Harts, Negris are seen in their cars and in their films. Other…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-02
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-18 - 1924-08-19
Summary:

The Whispered Name' directed by King Baggot with an all-star cast. Today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., starting from Wednesday 20th, Constance Talmadge in 'The Studio Girl.' Usual prices.

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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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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-19 - 1924-08-22
Summary:

Commencing Wednesday 20th, Constance Talmadge in 'The Studio Girl,' adapted from Pierre Veber's 'La Gimine.'