A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-21
Summary:

Among the witnesses before the Cinema Commission in London recently was Dr. Moore Ede, Dean of Worcester who described the results of visits to four picture theatres in Worcester and of inquiries made in elementary schools as to the effects of pictures shows. He had not found any indecency but a…

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Headline: The Gray Ghost'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-22 - 1917-12-22
Summary:

Watch the thrilling Universal Serial 'The Gray Ghost' in 16 episodes, 32 parts, featuring Priscilla Dean and Eddie Polo, at the Bijou Theatre Tonight

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-24 - 1920-12-24
Summary:

Today till Friday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, four times daily, Universal-Jewel $500,000 production deluxe, Priscilla Dean in 'The Virgin of Stamboul.' Ring up 1743 now. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-12-28 - 1920-12-31
Summary:

Priscilla Dean in the most stupendous production of the year 'The Virgin of Stamboul' 7 parts.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-28 - 1920-12-31
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Priscilla Dean in the most stupendous production of the year, 'The Virgin of Stamboul' in 7 parts.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-12-28 - 1920-12-31
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Priscilla Dean in 'The Virgin of Stamboul' in 7 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-05
Summary:

Addressing a meeting of the J.A.T. Literary Society at the Dean Hotel, Mr Gabriel Costa said that the cinema could do much towards the removal of race and sect prejudices. The film Jew was not good to look upon. Sneerers should remember that the famous Charlie Chaplin was a member of the Jewish…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-18 - 1921-06-21
Summary:

Universal Jewel Co. presents 'The Wicked Darling' in 6 parts, featuring Priscilla Dean, and 'Over the Transom.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-05
Summary:

Wild Cat of Paris' a 6-parts melodrama will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre tomorrow. The film starred Priscilla Dean. A special 6-part picture 'A Little Brother of the Rich' will also be shown. Gazette news will also be screened.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-06 - 1921-08-09
Summary:

Priscilla Dean in 'The Wildcat of Paris,' a super-production in 6 parts at ordinary prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-06 - 1921-08-09
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Priscilla Dean, the world's most popular star in the stupendous melodrama deluxe, 'The Wildcat of Paris' in 6 parts, a super-production at ordinary prices.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-06
Summary:

The censor has passed one of the most melodramatic films in 'The Wild Cat [sic] of Paris' which is being shown at the Hongkong Theatre over the weekend. It is a play in six parts in which the world-famous star Priscilla Dean takes the leading role in a strong cast. Another attraction…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-06
Summary:

Today's programme at the Hongkong Theatre includes a melodrama de luxe (in six parts), 'The Wildcat of Pairs' [sic], in which Priscilla Dean leads. Another play, in six parts also, will be shown at the 7.15 performance in which Frank Mays plays the main part.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-06 - 1921-08-09
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Priscilla Dean in 'The Wildcat of Paris' in 6 parts. A super-production at ordinary prices.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-12 - 1921-08-13
Summary:

Priscilla Dean in 'The Virgin of Stamboul,' the event of the season.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-12 - 1921-08-13
Summary:

Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Priscilla Dean in 'The Virgin of Stamboul.' The event of the season.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-12 - 1921-08-13
Summary:

Tonight at 5.45 and 9.15, Priscilla Dean in 'The Virgin of Stamboul,' the event of the season.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-03 - 1921-09-06
Summary:

Priscilla Dean in 'The Silk Lined Burglar' in 6 parts and Joe Martin in 'The Jungle Gentleman' in 2 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-03 - 1921-09-06
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Priscilla Dean in 'The Silk-Lined Burglar' in 6 parts. Also ‘The Jungle Gentleman.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-03 - 1921-09-06
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15, Priscilla Dean in 'The Silk-Lined Burglar' in 6 parts. Also 'The [sic] Jungle Gentleman.'