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: 1921-02-19 - 1921-02-22
Summary:

J. Stuart Blackton presents Sylvia Breamer in 'The Blood Barrier,' a thrilling drama in which love of woman and love of country figure in a swift actioned play that strikes the deep feelings, in 6 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-09 - 1921-04-12
Summary:

J. Stuart Blackton presents Sylvia Breamer in 'Dawn,' in 6 parts. Also, Harold Lloyd in 'Ring Up the Curtain.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-09
Summary:

Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon appear at the Hongkong Theatre today and Monday in their second Blackton production for distribution by Pathe. It is 'Dawn,' a photo-dramatisation of the novel of the same name by Eleanor H. Porter, author of 'Pollyanna,' 'The Road to…

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-08 - 1921-06-10
Summary:

J. Stuart Blackton, the Master of Screencraft, presents 'The Judgment House' [sic] in 6 reels, featuring Wilfred Lucas at usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-15 - 1921-09-22
Summary:

Pathe presents Emmy Wehlen in 'Lifting Shadows,' a super-production in 6 reels. Watch for the opening date. September 20 Remarks: Commencing on Friday, 23rd inst.The cast also includes Wyndham Standing, Stuart Holmes and Julia Swayne Gordon. Produced by Leonce Perret. Film plot…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-23 - 1921-09-26
Summary:

Friday, 23rd to Monday, 26th at 9.15 p.m., a Pathe special production 'Lifting Shadows' with Emmy Wehlen, Wyndham Standing, Stuart Holmes and Julia Swayne Gordon. Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Monday, 'The Great Game.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., '…

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-07 - 1921-10-10
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Stewart Rome and Gregory Scott in 'A Gentleman Rider.' Matinee Programmes: 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Trailed by Three,' 1, 2 & 3 epis., featuring Stuart Holmes and Frankie Mann. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co. October 7 & 8 Remarks: Matinee 5.15 p.m…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-11
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre is going to screen three pictures this weekend. First one is, 'The Blood Barrier,' a Blackton production featuring Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon. The second one is, 'The Girl in the Web' a Pathe feature film starring Blanche Sweet in the leading role. The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-15
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre is going to screen 'Dawn,' a J. Stuart Blackton's film version of the novel by Eleanor H. Porter, this evening. Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon head a capable cast.

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

The Right to Happiness,' an eight-part picture, is now being screened at the Hongkong Theatre. Tomorrow J. Stuart Blackton will present 'Wild Youth,' in five parts. This film will continue to be shown until Tuesday. There is also a two-part comedy called 'Up the Hill.'…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-07 - 1922-03-07
Summary:

J. Stuart Blackton presents 'Wild Youth.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Woman in the Web,' episodes 1 and 2.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-31 - 1922-04-03
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Ivan Abramson presents Vivian Martin in 'Mother Eternal,' in 7 reels. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Art Acord in 'The White Horseman,' 6 and 7 epis. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. April 1 & 3 Remarks: Sunday matinee at 6 p.m…

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-13 - 1922-04-13
Summary:

May McAvoy and Bruce Gordon in 'The House of the Tolling Bell,' a Blackton production, commencing Friday, 14th at The World for three days only. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-13
Summary:

World Theatre is going to screen Blackton-Pathe production, 'The House of the Tolling Bell,' on Friday, the 14th, inst. The photoplay is featuring Bruce Gordon and May McAvoy, the star of 'Man and His Woman.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-05
Summary:

From tomorrow until Thursday, World Theatre will screen a Blackton film entitled, 'Missing.' In addition, Pathe will present some most interesting record of recent events.

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-06 - 1922-06-08
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., J. Stuart Blackton presents 'Missing,' from the successful novel by Mrs. Humphry Ward. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Whirlwind,' epis. 12 & 13. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-19
Summary:

Mr. S. [sic] Stuart Blackton who produced 'The Glorious Adventure,' is to produce the film on Dorothy Vernon, whose romantic elopement with Sir John Manners has formed the basis of many plays and stories. Lady Diana Manners is supposed to play the role of her ancestress Dorothy Vernon…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-22 - 1922-08-24
Summary:

At 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Stuart Holmes & Ellen Cassidy in 'Love Honor & ?' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'The Great Radium Mystery,' epis. 4 & 5. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-12
Summary:

Last night, World Theatre screened the film version of 'Ouida,' entitled 'Under Two Flags' featuring Priscilla Dean who made a comeback after an absence of several months. Produced by Universal and directed by Tod Browning, the film stays original to the novel. Even for Miss…

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Headline: Paid Back'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-26 - 1923-05-26
Summary:

Gladys Brockwell & Stuart Holmes in 'Paid Back' at the World Theatre on Sunday and Monday only.