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: 1923-09-26
Summary:

A previously announced film which has risked the lives of the Pathe Cameraman and his assistant in the attempt in filming in close-ups of Mount Etna's eruption, is now screening at the World Theatre. Another film based on Tarkington's work 'Alice Adams,' which is directed by…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-21 - 1923-09-21
Summary:

A Booth Tarkington novel, Florence Vidor in her greatest characterization, 'Alice Adams,' the encore picture is presented by King W. Vidor and adapted and directed by Rowland V. Lee, presented by Pathe Distributors.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-21 - 1923-09-29
Summary:

Florence Vidor in her greatest characterization, 'Alice Adams,' the Encore Picture, is presented by King W. Vidor, and adapted and directed by Rowland V. Lee. September 21-22 Remarks: The ad didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. September 22, 26-27…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-21 - 1923-09-21
Summary:

A Booth Tarkington novel as especially distinguished Tarkington novel, having been awarded the coveted Pulitzer prize of $1,000 for bring the best novel of American home life published during 1923. More copies of 'Alice Adams' have been sold than of any other Booth Tarkington novel.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-27
Summary:

Booth Tarkington's name is sufficient to recommend to the masses any photoplay, but in the case of Florence Vidor in 'Alice Adams,' his name is doubly effective because nothing has been lost from the original in its transition to the screen. 'Alice Adams' made its debut…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-11
Summary:

The management of the Star Theatre has engaged for a short season the Lee White Company. The opening show was last night when the Company successfully produced 'Bran Bie.' Lee White was as charming as she always is. Gus McNaughton, the comedian, all gave of their best and contributed…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-12
Summary:

Kowloon audiences are enjoying the visit of the Lee White Company and are turning up in good number to the Star Theatre. The programme last night was 'Back Again' and throughout the performance, the audience was kept in excellent humour. Miss Lee White was seen in a part which was…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-16 - 1923-07-16
Summary:

An Irvin V. Willat production, 'Partners of the Tide,' from the great novel by Joseph C. Lincoln, Willat Production Inc., distributed by Hodkinson, thru Pathe Exchange Inc. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-11
Summary:

The Lee White Co. opened to a good house, at the Star Theatre last night. As usual Lee White and Clay Smith were life of the show. Tonight the company is showing the 'Girl for the Boy' a sparkling comedy of the best kind.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-03 - 1925-12-04
Summary:

This is the only amusement park in Hongkong and is decorated with ancient Chinese architecture and attractive Chinese art. The natural scenery of the place itself is excellent. There are many very old trees on the top of the hill which are decorated with thousands of coloured bulbs at night. A…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-05 - 1925-12-21
Summary:

This is the only amusement park in Hongkong situated on East Point and is decorated with ancient Chinese architecture and attractive Chinese art. The natural scenery of the place itself is excellent. There are many very old trees on the top of the hill which are decorated with thousands of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-16 - 1923-07-19
Summary:

Partners of the Tide,' Irvin V. Willat's great story of the sea.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-27 - 1922-03-27
Summary:

Tonight at The Coronet.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-11-15 - 1920-11-15
Summary:

Tonight till Thursday, Nazimova Productions, Richard A. Rowland and Maxwell Karger present the great Nazimova in the triumph of her career, 'Eye for Eye,' from Henry Kistemaekers' drama, Metro Pictures Corporation. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-06 - 1921-09-07
Summary:

Lila Lee in 'The Cruise of the Makebelieves.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-12
Summary:

Tonight the Lee White Co. brings their performance at the Star Theatre. The company will proceed to Manila and then to Australia.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-30
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-13
Summary:

Another large audience attended the Star Theatre last night when the Lee White Company gave their last performance in Hongkong. The programme consisted of a number of items from the company's repertoire. The items of Sefton and McNaughton appealed to the audience most but Lee White was also…

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-06 - 1921-09-07
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.45 and 9.15, Lila Lee in 'The Cruise of the Make-Believes.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-06 - 1921-09-07
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15, Lila Lee in 'The Cruise of the Make-Believes.'