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: 1925-06-09
Summary:

Charles Ray portrays the role of Chet Burnett in his latest starring vehicle, 'Two Minutes to Go,' the First National attraction, which comes to the Queen's Theatre today. 'Two Minutes to Go' is a story of college life by Richard Andre [sic]. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-09
Summary:

Today, Queen's Theatre commences the screening of the First National attraction 'Two Minutes to Go' for a run of three days. The film features Charles Ray who plays the role of Chet Burnett. 'Two Minutes to Go' is a story of college life by Richard Andre. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-29
Summary:

Wallace Beery as Richard in 'Richard The Lion-Hearted,' which is the sequel of Douglas Fairbanks' 'Robin Hood.' Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-10
Summary:

Charles Ray has scored another screen triumph in 'Two Minutes to Go,' a corking story of college life by Richard Andre [sic], which began an engagement at the Queen's Theatre last night. Ray gives an excellent portrayal of a football hero in this admirable First National…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-29
Summary:

Wallace Beery as Richard, makes the lion-hearted king a lovable character, prone to doubt and to act on those doubts on the instant. The story shows us the King in the midst of his crusade and we have scenes that at once capture the imagination. As a sequel to another great picture – Robin Hood…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-05-26
Summary:

A young man aged 23 and named Andre Himmel, the founder of the 'Franco-American Cinematograph Corporation,' was arrested. His ambition was, in brief, to found a world-wide cinematograph trust.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-10
Summary:

A man killed and three people, two women and a man, accusing themselves of the crime, is a situation cleverly accounted for, to be found in the Richard Thomas Production, 'The Love Pirate,' coming to the World Theatre on Sunday. The manner in which each one of the three is proved…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-17
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-06
Summary:

John Barrymore, paragon of actors, graces the screen this week at the Coronet Theatre in the starring role of 'Beau Brummel.' Film synopsis included. The supporting cast consists of Mary Astor, Willard Louis, Irene Rich, Alec B. Francis, Carmel Meyers [sic], William Humphreys, Richard…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-01 - 1916-08-01
Summary:

Screening of 'Won in the Clouds', Pathe's 'T'was But a Dream', Pathe's British Gazette, Comics: 'Ambrose's Fury' (Keystone), 'Ideal Wife' (Keystone), 'Amateur Poisoner' with Andre Deed; Coming film: 'Elaine', '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-02 - 1916-08-03
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Won in the Clouds', Pathe's 'T'was But a Dream', Pathe's British Gazette, Comics: 'Ambrose's Fury' (Keystone), 'Ideal Wife' (Keystone), 'Amateur Poisoner' with Andre Deed; Coming film: 'Elaine…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-24 - 1924-12-24
Summary:

Richard the Lion-Hearted,' a Frank Woods production, based on Sir Walton Scott's novel, with Wallace Beery as ‘King Richard.' Illustration included.

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-04
Summary:

In 'Beau Brummel,' whose engagement began yesterday at the Coronet Theatre, England of the period lives vividly. Dorothy Farnum, the adapter, did a good piece of work in this picture. But then – so did everybody, including Mary Astor, Carmel Myers, Irene Rich, Alec B. Francis, Willard…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-20 - 1924-12-22
Summary:

Associated Authors Inc., Frank Woods, Elmer Harris, Thompson Buchanan and Clark W. Thomas present 'Richard the Lion-Hearted,' a Frank Woods production, based on Sir Walter Scott's novel, with Wallace Beery as ‘King Richard.' Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-23 - 1924-12-24
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m. at usual prices, Wallace Beery in 'Richard the Lion-Hearted.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-06 - 1925-03-06
Summary:

John Barrymore in 'Beau Brummel,' with Mary Astor, Willard Louis, Irene Rich, Alec B. Francis, Carmel Myers, William Humphreys, Richard Tucker, Andre de Beranger, Claire de Lorez, Michael Dark, Templar Saxe and others. 2.30, 80 cents and 40 cents; 5.10, $1.00 and 50 cents; 7.15, 80…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-11 - 1925-03-13
Summary:

The Fighting Blade' with Richard Barthelmess.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-05
Summary:

Sonny,' starring Richard Barthelmess, comes to the Queen's Theatre today. Richard Barthelmess' former pictures included 'Broken Blossoms' and 'Tol'able David.' Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-22 - 1923-10-22
Summary:

Richard Barthelmess in 'Tol'able David.'