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: 1922-02-07 - 1922-02-09
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Ethel Clayton with Elliott Dexter and Theodore Robert [sic] in 'The Girl Who Came Back.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, 10 and 11 epis. Of 'Diamond Queen' featuring Eileen Sedgwick. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-21
Summary:

London, April 19 – Lord Roberts addressed a great demonstration at the Town Hall: 'While the politicians were still blind and indifferent to the revolution in public opinion on the subject of national service, it was one of the greatest which had taken place during the past 75 years.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-23 - 1923-10-24
Summary:

Maxine Elliott in 'Fighting Odds.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-23 - 1923-10-24
Summary:

Tonight & tomorrow, Maxine Elliott in 'Fighting Odds.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-23 - 1923-10-24
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow, Maxine Elliott in 'Fighting Odds.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-25
Summary:

Breathing all the passion and glamour of the vendetta, 'Fair Lady' which comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening for the first time, is a picture of intense drama. The story alone has the strongest appeal, taken as it has been from Rex Beach's popular novel, 'The Net.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-23
Summary:

Star Theatre is screening 'Fighting Odds' featuring Maxine Elliott. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-16
Summary:

Robert W. Service's 'The Law of the Yukon,' comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening in film form under that name. Edward Earle takes a role in the film also.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-23
Summary:

An actress of Maxine Elliott's reputation draws big crowds the world over. Many famous stage stars have been unfortunate in their efforts in silent drama, but, judging by 'Fighting Odds,' Miss Elliott is one of the favoured few. Miss Elliot's work is in pleasing contrast to…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-11-16 - 1910-11-18
Summary:

Pictorial and musical entertainment tonight under the direction of Mr. Robert Stephenson

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-11-12 - 1910-11-15
Summary:

Pictorial and musical entertainment on the opening night (16th Novemeber) under the direction of Mr. Robert Stephenson

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-22 - 1924-05-23
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Paramount's greatest all-star cast, Elliott Dexter, Theodore Roberts, Gloria Swanson, Theodore Kosloff and Monte Blue in Cecil DeMille's dramatic thunderbolt, 'Something to Think About.' An unusual picture at usual prices. Matinees, 40…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-15
Summary:

The Common Law' began its four-day run in the Queen's Theatre, yesterday. The story is dipped in romance and beauty and is inspired by Robert W. Chambers' novel. The cast includes Corinne Griffith, Conway Tearle, Elliott Dexter, Miss DuPont and Bryant Washburn. Film synopsis…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-29 - 1923-11-29
Summary:

Today till Saturday, a Benj. B. Hampton production, Zane Grey's 'The Man of the Forest,' with an all-star cast including Robert McKim, Claire Adams and Carl Gantvoort, produced by Benj. B. Hampton and his associates William H. Clifford, Elliott Howe, Jean Hensholt, supported by…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-11-01 - 1910-11-11
Summary:

Open shortly with a high-class pictorial, dramatic, and musical entertainment under the direction of Mr. Robert Stephenson (lately stage manager, Dallas' and Bandmann's Opera Companies)

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-10-24 - 1910-10-29
Summary:

The opening of the Bijou Scenic Theatre (Flower Street) with the latest London and Paris Pictures under the direction of Mr. Robert Stephenson (lately stage manager, Dallas' and Bandmann's Opera Companies)

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-22 - 1924-05-24
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Elliott Dexter, Theodore Roberts, Gloria Swanson, Theodore Kosloff and Monte Blue in Cecil DeMille's 'Something to Think About.' An unusual picture at usual prices. Children and service men half price. May 22 Remarks: Another ad on page…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-22 - 1924-05-24
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Paramount's greatest all-star cast, Elliott Dexter, Theodore Roberts, Gloria Swanson, Theodore Kosloff and Monte Blue in Cecil DeMille's 'Something to Think About.' An unusual picture at usual prices. Matinees, 40 cents and 60 cents.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-14
Summary:

Altogether a novelty for Kowloon is the entertainment the Star Theatre has booked for Thursday evening when Mr. Robert Bores and his Company will give a vaudeville programme. Mr. George Bores plays a dozen different musical instruments. One of the outstanding features of the production is the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-14
Summary:

The Common Law' which begins a four-day run at the Queen's Theatre beginning from today, is a high-class feature in every respect. Romance, beautiful women and gowns, lavish sets and more romance. All these ingredients are packed liberally into the 1924 version of this widely read…