A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-01 - 1923-08-02
Summary:

Bennett Pictures Corp. presents Rex Beach's 'The Iron Trail,' directed by R. Walton [sic] Neill. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-04 - 1923-08-07
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Bennett Pictures Corporation presents Rex Beach's 'The Iron Trail,' directed by R. William Neill. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-06
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening 'The Iron Trail,' the film version of Rex Beach's story of the same name. The film has not only preserved the originality of the story but also is filled with thrill and adventure. The picture was made under the direction of B. [sic] William Neill.…

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-16 - 1922-06-16
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, matinee each day, Constance Binney in 'Something Different,' adapted from the novel by Alice Duer Miller, directed by R. William Neill. Illustration included.

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Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-19 - 1922-06-19
Summary:

Constance Binney in 'Something Different,' adapted from the novel by Alice Duer Miller, directed by R. William Neill, scenario by Kathryn Stuart. Illustration included.

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Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-19 - 1922-06-19
Summary:

Screening at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. only from today to Saturday (ordinary prices), Constance Binney in Something Different, adapted from the novel by Alice Duer Miller, directed by R. William Neill, scenario by Kathryn Stuart. Plot included. Also Henry Lehrman's comedy 'A Game Lady,'…

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Headline: William Farnum
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-27 - 1923-10-10
Summary:

William Fox presents William Farnum in 'A Tale of Two Cities,' by Charles Dickens, an immortal story of the French Revolution. September 27 Remarks: The ad. didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. October 8 Remarks: Coming to the World Theatre on Wednesday…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-27 - 1923-09-27
Summary:

William Farnum in Charles' immortal story 'A Tale of Two Cities.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-24 - 1919-03-24
Summary:

The three most popular film actors in the public estimation are William S. Hart, Douglas Fairbanks and William Farnum. The Coronet has booked pictures starring all three. Today we are showing your old favourite Douglas Fairbanks in 'Double Trouble.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-13
Summary:

The Bandbox' is a Deitrich-Beck [sic] Inc. picture directed by R. William Neill, which comes to the World Theatre soon. The cast of this big Hodkinson release includes Doris Kenyon, Alexander Gaden as her leading man. Other supporting crew members recruited by Theodore C. Deitrich [sic],…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-23
Summary:

The Fighting Guide,' stars William Duncan, commences at the Star today. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-22 - 1923-12-22
Summary:

Roy Stewart in 'The Love Brand.'

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-23
Summary:

From today onwards, Star Theatre is going to screen 'The Fighting Guide' featuring William Duncan. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-13
Summary:

The Bandbox,' starring Doris Kenyon, the Deitrich-Back, Inc., production of Louis Joseph Vance's story, comes to the World Theatre. Meanwhile, the film is directed by R. William Neill, and Kenyon is supported by Alexander Gaden, Gretchen Hartman, Walter, Weston, Edward Keppler, Logan…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-15
Summary:

It speaks volumes for the control that the Coronet has secured over the best class of moving pictures that that house can screen in one and the same day two such pictures as 'The Plunderer' and 'Thais.' Roy Norton's red-blooded story which the former is founded. William…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-04 - 1924-06-04
Summary:

Roy Stewart in 'Pure Grit,' a Western romance with a terrific punch.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-26 - 1924-04-26
Summary:

Beginning Sunday 27th, Roy Stewart in 'Pure Grit.' Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-27 - 1924-08-27
Summary:

Everybody must see 'Itching Palms,' story by Roy Briant with an all-star cast.