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: 1913-01-01
Summary:

Mr. Jack Grace informs us that although he will be unable tonight to show the film depicting the fight between Owen Moran and Battling Nelson, owing to the Skating Rink not coming within the requirements of the law for such purposes, he hopes to have it shown at one of the local cinema theatres…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-01
Summary:

Fighting on the foretop of a schooner with the vessel rolling and pitching and the mast swaying, is no pleasant job, according to Rudolph Valentino, playing the leading male role, and Walter Long, the villainous captain in 'Moran of the Lady Letty,' a Paramount picture, which will be…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-14
Summary:

Priscilla Dean plays a double part in 'Reputation.' Between the evil, the ugly passions, the sordidness and the occasional twinges of regret in the one part and the freshness and purity of the other part. Priscilla Dean is convincing in both. In the closing scenes, her work is almost…

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Headline: Boxing
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-12-28
Summary:

The New Year's 'gift' at the Skating Rink on January 1st, promoted by Mr. Hugh MacIntosh, one of the principal attractions on that evening will undoubtedly be the fight pictures which are to be shown. The films show the fight between Owen Moran and Battling Nelson.

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Headline: Boxing
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-12-27
Summary:

A monster programme is to be presented by Hugh McIntosh [sic] at the Skating Rink on the 1st of January. We understand that Private Potter, K.O.Y.L.I. will not fight anymore in Hongkong. In addition to the attractive boxing programme, the sensational fight films, showing the combat between Owen…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-11-20 - 1925-11-21
Summary:

Virginia Valli with Forrest Stanley, Holmes Herbert, Margaret Livingston, George Fawcett and Priscilla Moran in 'Up the Ladder,' from Owen Davis' big Broadway hit, directed by Edward Sloman, a Universal-Jewel picture. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-12
Summary:

The screen version of Ouida's immortal romance, 'Under Two Flags,' was shown for the first time at the World Theatre yesterday. It is presented by the Universal and directed by Tod Browning. Meanwhile, the principal roles are taken by Priscilla Dean and James Kirkwood, with the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-29 - 1924-11-29
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow at The Star, Paramount presents Dorthy [sic] Dalton and Rudolf Valentino in Frank Norris' great story, 'Moran of the Lady Letty.' Price details included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-24 - 1922-06-24
Summary:

The Coronet: At 5.15 and 9.15 only, 'Man-Woman-Marriage' in 9 reels. Tickets $2 and $1. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. only, Constance Binney in 'Something Different' and 'A Game Lady.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 & 9.15 p.m., Wallace Reid in 'Alias Mike Moran,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-09 - 1922-12-09
Summary:

Sunday 10th, 6 and 9.15 p.m., Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran in 'A Shocking Night.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-15 - 1923-09-15
Summary:

Today till Monday at all performances, Priscilla Dean in the film version of Cynthia Stockley's famous story, 'Wild Honey.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-18 - 1922-07-18
Summary:

The Coronet: Wallace Reid in 'Alias Mike Moran,' and Harold Lloyd in 'I Do.' Kowloon Theatre: Special Dance. Tickets $2 at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-18 - 1922-07-18
Summary:

The Coronet: Wallace Reid in 'Alias Mike Moran' and Harold Lloyd in 'I Do.' Kowloon Theatre: Special dance. Tickets $2 at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-18 - 1922-07-18
Summary:

The Coronet: Wallace Reid in 'Alias Mike Moran' and Harold Lloyd in 'I Do.' Kowloon Theatre: Special dance. Tickets $2 at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-29 - 1924-11-29
Summary:

Paramount presents Dorothy Dalton and Rudolf [sic] Valentino in Frank Norris' story, 'Moran of the Lady Letty.' Prices: 6 p.m., 80 cents and 50 cents; 9.15, $1.20 and 80 cents.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-06 - 1923-04-14
Summary:

April 6 Remarks: Teaser ad. The ad didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. April 10 Remarks: Illustration included. April 11 & 14 Remarks: It's a Universal Jewel production. Photo included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-05 - 1923-12-06
Summary:

Priscilla Dean in 'The Flame of Life.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-19
Summary:

Priscilla Dean, queen of cinema crookdom [sic] since 'The Virgin of Stamboul,' will appear in 'Outside the Law,' which will be shown at the World Theatre. Tod Browning wrote and produced the film as a Universal-Jewel, at an expenditure of a quarter of a million dollars. The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-12-28 - 1912-12-28
Summary:

Featherweight Championship of the Orient; The sensational fight films of 11 rounds, Owen Moran v. Battling Nelson

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-01 - 1924-10-01
Summary:

A dramatic triumph, Priscilla Dean in 'White Tiger.'