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: 1925-04-02
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the Selznick Distributing Corporation's 'Rupert of Hentzau.' The film is a sequel to the Metro production 'Prisoner of Zenda' which had a successful run in the last year. The stories were written by Sir Anthony Hope.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-11 - 1925-03-12
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Grace Sanderson Michie presents Monte Blue and Irene Rich in 'Defying Destiny,' a Louis Wm. Chaudet production, Selznick Distribution Corporation. With special musical setting. No increase in prices. By special request, romantic '…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-02
Summary:

The Prisoner of Zenda,' a Metro production, had a successful run last year, and it is prophesied that the Selznick Distributing Corporation's Rupert of Henizau, which opens at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow will out-distance all previous photoplay winners. Directed by Victor Heerman…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-19
Summary:

William Faversham made his debut under the auspices of Lewis J. Selznick in 'The Man Who Lost Himself.' The film was screened yesterday at the World Theatre.

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

Queen's Theatre is offering its patron an interesting programme. In addition to the short features, it is showing the Selznick Distributing Corporation's picture 'Rupert of Hentzau,' which was adapted from Sir Anthony Hope's novel of the same name. Film synopsis included…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-02
Summary:

Is there anyone who did not read and enjoy Sir Anthony Hope's 'Prisoner of Zenda' and its sequel 'Rupert of Hentzau?' The 'Prisoner of Zenda,' a Metro production, had a successful run last year, and it is prophesied that the Selznick Distributing Corporation…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-16 - 1925-05-23
Summary:

Coming, the Cosmopolitan Corporation presents 'The Love Piker' with Anita Stewart, distributed by Goldwyn-Cosmopolitan. Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-16 - 1923-05-16
Summary:

Today only, 'The Valley of Doubt,' a Selznick Pictures attraction. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-25 - 1919-11-25
Summary:

Last two nights of the great Selznick production, 'Panthea' featuring Norma Talmadge. Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-06-12 - 1920-06-15
Summary:

Tonight, Selznick Pictures present Clara Kimball Young in Robert Chambers' greatest story 'The Common Law,' 7 parts.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-13 - 1922-10-13
Summary:

Lewis J. Selznick presents Conway Tearle in Elaine Sterne's 'The Road of Ambition.' Starting Friday, stopping Monday.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-12 - 1920-06-15
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Selznick Pictures presents Clara Kimball Young in Robert Chamber's 'The Common Law' in 7 parts.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-30
Summary:

The Moth,' the Selznick picture, starring Norma Talmadge, is now showing at the Queen's Theatre. The film also starred by Eugene O' Brien. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-12 - 1920-06-15
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15, Selznick Pictures present Clara Kimball Young in Robert Chambers' greatest story, 'The Common Law' in 7 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-13
Summary:

The Road of Ambition,' Conway Tearle's first Selznick picture, is being screened at the World Theatre. It is noted that the story is written by Elaine Sterne. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-30
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the film version of the popular novel William Dana Occutt [sic], 'The Moth.' The film is produced by Selznick pictures and featuring Norma Talmadge and Eugene O'Brien.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-04 - 1922-11-04
Summary:

Today only, last shows, Henri Bernstein's dramatic masterpiece, 'The Thief' featuring Pearl White. From Sunday till Tuesday, Owen Moore in 'The Chicken in the Case,' a Selznick picture.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-18
Summary:

The Man Who Lost Himself.' The first of a series of Selznick Pictures featuring William Faversham, from a book by H. de Vere Stacpole [sic], will be shown at the World Theatre. Other cast included Hedda Hooper.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-05
Summary:

Much interest was manifested some months ago when it was announced in the Press that a corporation had been formed, with a capital of 5 million dollars to establish cinema shows -'throughout China.' Latest advice from Shanghai seems to indicate that the preliminary steps have been…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-07 - 1922-11-07
Summary:

Today will be the only chance to see Owen Moore in 'The Chicken in the Case,' a Selznick picture. Commencing Wednesday till Saturday, 'Two Weeks with Pay,' from the Saturday Evening Post story by Nina Wilcox Putnam, starring Bebe Daniels.