A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-03 - 1924-04-09
Summary:

The Woman Who Fooled Herself' with May Allison and Robert Ellis. April 5 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-05
Summary:

The annual distribution of prizes at Ellis Kadoorie School took place yesterday. The school also beg to thank the management of the Victoria Theatre for giving them a cinema entertainment, combining education and amusement.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-08 - 1924-04-08
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow, 'The Woman Who Fooled Herself,' with May Allison and Robert Ellis. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-10 - 1924-04-10
Summary:

May Allison and Robert Ellis in 'The Woman Who Fooled Herself,' stirring drama of intrigue and romance in the tropics.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-02-01
Summary:

The annual prize-giving ceremony in connection with the Ellis Kadoorie school took place yesterday. One of the current information was that, Lantern lectures on the British Empire, London, etc., were given to the whole school last term in Class 3 room, together with occasional education films at…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-26
Summary:

Sunday at the World Theatre was the opportunity of Ellis Kadoorie School to do what it could to help the Swaton Relief Fund. A total of $850 was raised by means of the tickets and sales.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-21
Summary:

Star Theatre will be featuring the Paramount picture 'Ladies Must Live' today and tomorrow. The cast includes Betty Compson and Robert Ellis. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-18
Summary:

The arrival of the Cunarder Laconia in Hong Kong. Of particular interest to picture goers will be the news that two film magnates, together with a star actress on board, are collecting data for future plays. They are Mr. Robert Ellis, May Ellison [sic] (wife of Robert Ellis), and Mr. R. G.…

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Headline: World
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-12 - 1924-04-12
Summary:

Today only, May Allison and Robert Ellis in 'The Woman Who Fooled Herself.' Commencing Sunday 13th, see Herbert Rawlinson in 'His Mystery Girl.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-05 - 1924-04-08
Summary:

Teaser ads for the film 'The Woman Who Fooled Herself.' April 5 & 7 Remarks: The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. April 7-8 Remarks: May Allison and Robert Ellis lead the film. April 8 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-07 - 1924-04-07
Summary:

Her beauty, grace and utter adorableness set all masculine hearts aflame. But only one man of them all was her game, and though he was her enemy, he won her heart! 'The Woman Who Fooled Herself,' with May Allison and Robert Ellis.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-09 - 1924-04-09
Summary:

Today till Saturday, husband and wife make first screen appearance together in romance written by Charles A. Logue and filmed in beautiful Porto Rico, 'The Woman Who Fooled Herself,' with May Allison and Robert Ellis.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-12 - 1924-04-12
Summary:

Tonight only, 'The Woman Who Fooled Herself,' starring May Allison and Robert Ellis. 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m. only, George Walsh in 'With Stanley in Africa,' episodes 1, 2 and 3. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-11
Summary:

When it comes to getting the woman he wants, the Spanish-American hero of 'The Woman Who Fooled Herself,' shown at the World Theatre yesterday, has a method so startling that he makes a certain sheik fade into insignificance. The heroine in this case is May Allison, who has developed…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-21
Summary:

Ladies Must Live,' a Paramount picture showing at the Star Theatre as the feature attraction for today and tomorrow. The cast included Betty Compson and Robert Ellis. The setting having been planned by George Loane Tucker, who is famous as the producer of 'The Miracle Man.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-11
Summary:

World Theatre is currently showing 'The Woman Who Fooled Herself,' featuring May Allison and Robert Ellis. The film was written by Charles A. Logue who has put on a gripping story that has charm, action and plot. Miss Allison appears to play a heavy dramatic role in it. The film…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-11
Summary:

The Woman Who Fooled Herself' is the title showing at the World Theatre. It is the first series of pictures produced for Associated Exhibitors by Edward A. MacManus from original stories by Charles A Logue. The film is starred by May Allison and Robert Ellis. Plot and production summary…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-07
Summary:

The Woman Who Fooled Herself' as interpreted by May Allison in the Edward A. MacManus-Associated Exhibitors feature of that title showing at the World Theatre tomorrow and in which Robert Ellis is co-featured with Miss Allison. The story is an original one written by Charles A. Logue. Film…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-08
Summary:

Tomorrow, World Theatre will be screening the Edward A. MacManus-Associated world drama entitled 'The Woman Who Fooled Herself.' The film features May Allison, who being wanted for comic films due to her looks, wanted to prove her capabilities in a drama. The picture was produced in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-08
Summary:

What the disturbance was all about, why, and its outcome is told in 'The Woman Who Fooled Herself,' a romantic drama written by Charles A. Logue, produced in Porto Rico by Edward A. MacManus and presented by Associated Exhibitors at the World Theatre tomorrow with May Allison co-…