A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Victoria Theatre: 'The Light that Failed'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-06
Summary:

The Light That Failed' is the first Rudyard Kipling work to be produced as a motion picture played by a well-known cast. Directed by Edward Jose, and played by Robert Edeson, Claude Fleming, Jose Collins and Lillian Tucker. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-11-07 - 1917-11-10
Summary:

On Nov 8, by repeated requests, 'The King's Game' in 5 parts, featuring Pearl White; on Nov 9, Rudyard Kipling's Immortal Masterpiece in 5 reels; 'The Light that Failed,' featuring Robert Edeson in his magnificent impersonation of the blind artist; Pathe's…

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-08 - 1917-11-08
Summary:

Screening of 'The King's Game' featuring Pearl White; Coming film: Rudyard Kipling's 'The Light that Failed' featuring Robert Edeson and Pathe's Annals of the War

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Headline: The Light That Failed'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-08
Summary:

The Light that Failed,' produced as a Pathe Gold Rooster Play, is to be presented at the Victoria Theatre tomorrow, the cast includes Claude Fleming, Jose Collins, Lilian Tucket, and Robert Edeson. The picture should be a big drawing due to the author and the cast's popularity. Mr.…

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Headline: Victoria Theatre: The Light that Failed
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-09 - 1917-11-09
Summary:

Screening of Rudyard Kipling's 'The Light that Failed' featuring Robert Edeson

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-09 - 1917-11-12
Summary:

Screening of Rudyard Kipling's 'The Light that Failed' featuring Robert Edeson and Pathe's Annals of the War

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Headline: Victoria Theatre: The Light that Failed
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-10 - 1917-11-10
Summary:

Screening of Rudyard Kipling's 'The Light that Failed' featuring Robert Edeson; Matinees today

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Headline: British Stars and Pictures: By 'Londoner' for the South China Morning Post - A Prison Scene
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-18
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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1923-06-22
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-22
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Headline: Coming to the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-30 - 1924-01-30
Summary:

Kenneth Harlan, Estelle Taylor and Edith Roberts in 'Thorns and Orange Blossoms.'

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Headline: Radio Plays Big Part: 'Thorns and Orange Blossoms'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-31
Summary:

Voice transmission by radio figures very prominently in 'Thorns and Orange Blossoms,' the new Preferred Picture which comes to the Coronet Theatre beginning tomorrow. It is through the air that Kenneth Harlan hears the voice of Estelle Taylor as she sings at the broadcasting station.…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-01 - 1924-02-04
Summary:

Today, Estelle Taylor in 'Thorns and Orange Blossoms.' February 4 Remarks: Last performances, the cast also includes Kenneth Harlan and Edith Roberts.

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Headline: Romance Reborn in Famous Novel: 'Thorns and Orange Blossoms' - A Treat
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-01
Summary:

Lovers of romance will want to know that 'Thorns and Orange Blossoms' opens today at the Coronet theatre. Those who have long waited for this world-famed story by Bertha M. Clay to reach the screen will be thoroughly satisfied by the interpretation given by B. P. Schulberg, president…

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Headline: There Is Always a Good Show at the Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-01 - 1924-02-04
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Kanneth [sic] Harlan, Estelle Taylor and Edith Roberts in 'Thorns and Orange Blossoms.'

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Headline: There Is Always a Good Show at the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-04 - 1924-02-04
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., last performances of Kenneth Harlan, Estelle Taylor and Edith Roberts in 'Thorns and Orange Blossoms.'