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: 1924-12-31 - 1924-12-31
Summary:

William Fox presents Porter Emerson Browne's stage success, 'A Fool There Was,' inspired by Kipling's poem, 'The Vampire,' staged by Emmett J. Flynn. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-01 - 1925-01-03
Summary:

Three more days, tonight till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, an extraordinary picture at ordinary prices, Wm. Fox presents Porter Emerson Browne's dramatic masterpiece, 'A Fool There Was,' based on Rudyard Kipling's famous poem, staged by Emmett J. Flynn, an all-star production.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-14
Summary:

The Seventh Day' is good enough entertainment for the seventh day and all the other six. Richard Barthelmess, who won his sensational spurs as a star with 'Tol'able David,' has followed it up with a picture of unusual interest. Its opening at the Queen's Theatre…

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-12
Summary:

Richard Barthelmess in his second starring venture to be distributed by Associated First National Pictures, Inc., 'The Seventh Day,' will be the attraction at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow. The young star has a different role from his part in 'Tol'able David.' Frank…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-19
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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-08
Summary:

Dawn,' one of the Eleanor H. Porter's most widely read novels, is the attraction at the Hongkong Theatre tomorrow. The producer of the film is J. Stuart Blackton, and in it, Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon are starred. Stanley Olmstead adapted the story to the screen. Harry Davenport…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-29
Summary:

The Love Expert,' starring Constance Talmadge and adaption by John Emerson and Anita Loos will open for a four-day engagement at the Coronet Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-11 - 1924-02-12
Summary:

William Desmond with Virginia Browne [sic] Faire in 'Shadows of the North.' Usual prices.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-11 - 1923-04-14
Summary:

Under Two Flags,' directed by Tod Browning, a magnificent story you'll never forget, starring Priscilla Dean. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-01
Summary:

Constance Talmadge's 'The Love Expert,' will be seen for four days at the Coronet Theatre, commencing Sunday. Adapted from an original story on which John Emerson and Anita Loos collaborated. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-16
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-19
Summary:

D.W. Griffith's latest film 'One Exciting Night,' a United Artists release, starring Porter Strong, was shown at the Coronet. This picture is different from 'Orphans of the Storm.' Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-26
Summary:

A porter at Paddington Station had one of the surprises of his life recently. A taxi-cab drew up near him, and the passenger threw out a suitcase into the street and lurched from the cab. He was a young fellow and looked the worse for drink. Reeling up to the driver, he pushed a couple of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-06
Summary:

The pioneer days are gone, with their roughness and their hardships, but the need for pioneer virtues remains the same as ever.' – Theodore Roosevelt. The striking story of the builders of the American Western Empire in 1848, which will be told through the screening of 'The Covered…