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: 1913-01-21
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company staged 'A Day at the Races' last night at the Victoria Theatre. Messrs. Frank Vack, Bert Le Blane, Carlton Chase, Dave Nowlin, Harry Burgess, Miss Teddy Martin, Miss Queen Herman, and Miss Gertrude St. Clair were in the show. It will be repeated tonight.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-25
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company staged two short musical comedies at the Victoria Theatre last night. Messrs Le Blane, Vack, Burgess, Miss Gertrude St. Clair, Miss Teddy Martin and Miss Eugenie Le Blane did well in their parts. The songs and choruses were as good as ever.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-24
Summary:

There is soon to be offered to the picture-going public of Hongkong, a sensational picture entitled 'Tarzan of the Apes.' A China Mail reporter had a chance to attend a private show in Coronet yesterday and provided details for this film. This picture will be followed by a sequel:…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-30
Summary:

Teddy Simpson, the irrepressible heroine of Elmer Harris' latest comedy 'Ducks and Drake,' didn't want to get married. Film synopsis included. Miss Bebe Daniels plays the role of Teddy. Jack Holt plays the fiance.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-21
Summary:

A contest between an unsophisticated country boy and an experienced city man over a girl they love is one of the interesting phrases of 'The Gilded Lily,' an original picture story by Clara Beranger, in which Mae Murry, the famous Paramount star, will be seen at the Star today. Lowell…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-22
Summary:

For the first time in the history of Paramount picture-making in the East, scenes made by the Prizma process in natural colours have been incorporated into a Paramount feature picture. This was for 'The Gilded Lily,' featuring Mae Murray, which will be shown at the Star theatre for…

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Headline: The New Moon'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-29
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-29
Summary:

The New Moon,' which is to be shown at the World Theatre on Sunday, is a realistic drama based on the vital theme of the Russian problem of today. It deals with the experiences of a democratic Russian princess under the Bolshevist regime. Film synopsis included. The performance of Norma…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-10
Summary:

Speed, comedy, action and drama are promised the patrons of Queen's Theatre when 'Sure Fire Flint,' featuring Johnny Hines, is to run a four-day engagement beginning today. The story of 'Sure Fire Flint,' adapted from the story of the same name as it appeared in Ace High…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-11
Summary:

Johnny Hines in 'Sure Fire Flint' received good houses at the Queen's Theatre. Other cast included Doris Kenyon, Effie Shannon, Robert Edeson, Edmund Breese, J. Barney Sherry, Charles Gerrard and others. The piece was directed by Dell Henderson and Billy Bitzer, Cameraman for…

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

A cast conceded to be one of the greatest of current years appears in support of Johnny Hines in 'Sure Fire Flint,' now showing at the Queen's Theatre. Included in this array of all-star talent are Doris Kenyon, Edmund Breese, Robert Edeson, Effie Shannon, J. Barney Sherry and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-19
Summary:

Large gathering left the Star Theatre for 'Nothing But The Truth,' a James Montgomery's three-act comedy presented by the Quarry Bay A. D. C. in aid of a worthy cause – the St. Dunstan's Hostel for Blinded Soldiers and Sailors. Performers included Bob Bennett, E. M. Ralston,…

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

Richard Barthelmess in his second starring venture to be distributed by Associated First National Pictures, Inc., 'The Seventh Day,' will be the attraction at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow. The young star has a different role from his part in 'Tol'able David.' Frank…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-13
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the First National Attraction 'The Seventh Day' featuring Richard Barthelmess and Louise Huff. The cast includes Frank Losee, Leslie Stowe, Anne Cornwall, who is remembered for her performance to Lionel Barrymore in 'The Copperhead' and…

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

In 'The Seventh Day,' the First National Attraction coming to the Queen's Theatre today, in which Richard Barthelmess is starred, a contrast between the lives of people who think that toil is the panacea for all troubles and the butterfly type of people found today in the cities,…