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: 1924-09-08
Summary:

For today and tomorrow only, World Theatre will be screening Robert Thornby's new drama of the sea entitled 'Stormswept.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-09
Summary:

A succession of nerve-tingling episodes, among the biggest of which is a hand-to-hand battle between two men on the top of a towering ship's mast, combine to develop 'Stormswept,' Robert Thornby's new and novel drama of the sea. It is being shown at the World Theatre for…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-21
Summary:

Carolyn of the Corners' is a story of the rugged Maine country directed by Robert Thornby, starring Bessie Love, will be shown at Victoria Theatre tonight. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-08
Summary:

Stormswept,' Robert Thornby's new and novel drama of the sea, is now being shown at the World Theatre for today and tomorrow only. The film starred Beery brothers – Wallace and Noah. Other in the cast are Arline Pretty and Virginia Faire.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-30
Summary:

Frank Mayor's vigorous screen personality will exert an unusual magnetism at the Hongkong Theatre today when the popular star makes his first local appearance in 'The Blazing Trail,' a Universal photodrama. It was written by Mann Page and Izola Forrester and adapted to the screen…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-21
Summary:

Carolyn of the Corners' starring Bessie Love, is one of the best examples of what is popularly called a 'look-up' picture. It will be screened at the Victoria. Bessie Love is recalled by thousands of motion picture lovers in 'A Little Sister of Everybody,' 'How…

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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: 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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-29
Summary:

Frank Mayo's 'The Blazing Trail,' written by Mann Page and Izola Forrester and adapted to the screen by Lucien Hubbard, will be shown at the Hongkong Theatre. Robert Thornby directed its filming at Universal City. Lilian Rich plays opposite the star while Mary Philbin, Ray Ripley…

12
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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-26
Summary:

Frank Mayo, the star of 'The Brute Breaker' and other big Universal features, will be the principal attraction at the Hongkong Theatre today in his newest fast action picture drama, 'The Magnificent Brute.' It is directed by Robert Thornby. Frank Mayo is supported by Dorothy…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-29
Summary:

Blanche Sweet appears at the Coronet Theatre today and for four days in her newest Jesse D. Hampton-Pathe feature, 'The Deadlier Sex.' Miss Sweet is given excellent support by Mahlon Hamilton as the man who wanted nothing that money could buy; Winter Hall her father; Russell Simpson as…

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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: 1924-04-11
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-07
Summary:

World Theatre is screening a Robert Brunton production 'Two-Gun Betty' featuring Bessie Barriscale. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-18 - 1922-08-18
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Sunday, a Robert Brunton production, 'The Devil to Pay.' Illustration included. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight and Saturday, captivating Connie in 'Two Weeks.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-17
Summary:

Mr. Robert W. F. Douglas and Miss Hilda Barry gave a short season at the Victoria Theatre where Mr. Douglas told an old story of youthful trials and hardships.