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: 1917-05-21 - 1917-05-23
Summary:

On May 22, Pathe's great photoplay, featuring Ruth Roland of 'Red Circle' fame in 'Ambition'; gazettes, comics and interesting films; on May 25, 'Who's Guilty.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-22 - 1917-05-22
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's great photoplay 'Ambition' featuring Ruth Roland of Red Circle, Gazettes and Comics; Coming film: 'Who's Guilty'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-23 - 1917-05-24
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of Pathe's great photoplay 'Ambition' featuring Ruth Roland of Red Circle, Gazettes and Comics; Coming film: 'Who's Guilty'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-16 - 1918-09-18
Summary:

September 16-18. Performance, 'Moranco,' quick-change artist and dancer. 'Ambition' featuring Ruth Roland of 'Red Circle' Fame. Selected comics.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-16 - 1918-09-18
Summary:

September 16, 17 and 18, 9.15 p.m. performance, Morango, specialty dancer. Also 'Ambition' featuring Ruth Roland of 'Red Circle' fame and selected comics. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-17
Summary:

There was a large house at the Victoria Theatre last night when the beautiful film 'Ambition' was screened. The chief character is Miss Ruth Roland, who scored such a success in the 'Red Circle.' Another item of interest was the appearance of 'Morango,' who is a…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-19 - 1923-02-20
Summary:

Mon. and Tue., 19th and 20th Feb. at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Elaine Hammerstein in 'Whispers' and 'Leather Pushers' Round Five. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Mon. 'Robinson Crusoe,' epis. 11 & 12; Tue. Ruth Roland in 'White Eagle.' Usual prices. Booking at the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-19 - 1923-02-20
Summary:

Monday and Tuesday 19th and 20th February at 5 and 9.15 p.m., Elaine Hammerstein in 'Whispers.' Also 'Leather Pushers' round five. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m, Monday: 'Robinson Crusoe' episodes 11 and 12; Tuesday: Ruth Roland in 'White Eagle.' Usual prices. Booking…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-20 - 1923-02-20
Summary:

Today at 5 and 9.15 p.m., Elaine Hammerstein in 'Whispers.' Also 'Leather Pushers' round five. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Monday, 'Robinson Crusoe' episodes 11 and 12; Tuesday, Ruth Roland in 'White Eagle.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-21 - 1923-02-24
Summary:

Today at 5 and 9.15 p.m., Olive Tell in 'A Woman's Business' and 'Leather Pushers' Round Six. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Wed. & Thur. Ruth Roland in 'White Eagle,' epis. 1 and 2; Fri.-Mon. 'Robinson Crusoe,' epis. 12 & 14. February 21 Remarks: On…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-21 - 1923-02-24
Summary:

Today at 5 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Olive Tell in 'A Woman's Business.' Also 'Leather Pushers' round six. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Wednesday to Thursday, Ruth Roland in 'White Eagle' episodes 1 and 2; Friday to Monday, 'Robinson Crusoe' episodes 13 and 14.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-21 - 1923-02-24
Summary:

Today at 5 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Olive Tell in 'A Woman's Business.' Also 'Leather Pushers' round six. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, Ruth Roland in 'White Eagle' episodes 1 and 2; Friday to Monday, 'Robinson Crusoe' episodes 13 and 14.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-17 - 1925-04-22
Summary:

Today till Wednesday, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Distinctive Pictures Corporation presents 'The Rejected Woman,' with Alma Rubens, Conrad Nagel and Wyndham Standing, directed by Albert Parker, from the story by John Lynch. Illustration included. April 20 & 21 Remarks: Starting Thursday,…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-22 - 1925-04-22
Summary:

Starting tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Kathleen Norris' world-famous novel, 'Butterfly,' a Universal super Jewel in eight reels, with a brilliant cast headed by Laura La Plante, Norman Kerry, Ruth Clifford, Kenneth Harlan, supported by Roy Barnes, Margaret Livingstone, Freeman…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-22 - 1925-04-22
Summary:

Last chance to see 'The Rejected Woman,' with Conrad Nagel, Alma Rubens, Wyndham Standing and a brilliant cast. Final shows today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Starting tomorrow, Kathleen Norris' world-famous novel, 'Butterfly,' a Universal super Jewel in eight reels, with a…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-23 - 1925-04-27
Summary:

Showing today, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a magnificent photodramatization of the famous novel by Kathleen Norris, Carl Laemmle presents 'Butterfly,' starring Laura La Plante, Norman Kerry, Kenneth Harlan, Ruth Clifford and Margaret Livingston. Also Jack Dempsey in 'So This Is Paris,…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-23 - 1925-04-24
Summary:

Starting today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a great Universal super Jewel made out of Kathleen Norris' world-famous novel, 'Butterfly' in 8 reels, with an all-star cast including Laura La Plante, Norman Kerry, Ruth Clifford and Kenneth Harlan. Also Jack Dempsey in 'So This Is Paris…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-23 - 1925-04-23
Summary:

Showing today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a magnificent photodramatization of the famous novel by Kathleen Norris, Carl Laemmle presents a Universal-Jewel picture, 'Butterfly,' with Laura La Plante, Norman Kerry, Ruth Clifford and Kenneth Harlan. Also Jack Dempsey in 'So This Is Paris…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-23 - 1925-04-24
Summary:

Starting today at 5.15 and 9.15, 'Butterfly' with Laura La Plante, Norman Kerry, Ruth Clifford, Kenneth Harlan and others. Also Jack Dempsey in 'So This Is Paris.' Today till Saturday at 2.30 and 7.15, Johnny Hines in 'Little Johnny Jones.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-25 - 1925-04-25
Summary:

A great Universal super Jewel made out of Kathleen Norris' world-famous novel, 'Butterfly' in 8 reels, with an all-star cast including Laura La Plante, Norman Kerry, Ruth Clifford and Kenneth Harlan. Also Jack Dempsey in 'So This Is Paris,' the fourth of the 'Fight…