A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-05
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-30
Summary:

The attraction at the Star from Thursday to Saturday will be 'The Lone Wolf's Daughter,' a thrilling play adapted from a number of well-known stories which appeared in the Saturday Evening Post. It is an exciting drama, with plenty of mystery and first-class acting. Now that the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-16
Summary:

Adapted from the Saturday Evening Post story, 'The Right That Failed' is the latest Bert Lytell film to be screened in the Colony. This picture is distinct in that it starts off with some genuine boxing scenes and then turn into lighter channels. Virginia Valli gives an exquisite…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-27 - 1925-03-28
Summary:

Oh Doctor' starring Reginald Denny with Mary Astor, Universal Jewel. Harry Leon Wilson's funniest story in the Saturday Evening Post.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-16
Summary:

H. C. Witwer, who wrote 'The 4th Musketeer,' which shows for the last time today at the World Theatre, is one of the most prolific writers of short stories among American literati. He achieved fame with a series of syndicated baseball stories later issued in book form, 'From…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-24
Summary:

If names count for anything, the film, 'The First Degree,' which will be shown at the Star tonight, should prove a big attraction. The story won widespread fame under the title of 'The Summons,' when published in the Saturday Evening Post. It was written by George Patullo,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-05
Summary:

Half a dozen sailors who appear in the Metro production, 'The Off-shore Pirate,' which commences at the Coronet today. 'Spike' Robinson, well-known in boxing circles, was the cause of this latest version of realism. When it was found that 'The Off-shore Pirate'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-26
Summary:

Reginald Denny in 'The Reckless Age,' his latest Universal vehicle, comes today to the Coronet Theatre. Adapted from Earl Derr Biggers' Saturday Evening Post story, 'Love Insurance,' it combines his prowess and daring as a racing driver with a story that moves through…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-26
Summary:

Viola Dana, the screen star who enjoys a unique reputation in the film world, is to be seen in another Metro picture entitled 'The Five Dollar Baby,' which comes to the Queen's Theatre today and will be shown for five days. Irvin S. Cobb, the short-story writer, is the author of…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-17 - 1919-04-19
Summary:

For two nights only, William Farnum in the great William Fox super production 'When a Man Sees Red' by Larry Evans. From his Saturday Evening Post story 'The Painted Lady.' Preceded by the most laughable sunshine comedy 'Roaring Lions and Wedding Bells.' April 19…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-12 - 1920-01-15
Summary:

Why waste words in praise of Select Pictures or Norma Talmadge? 'De Luxe Annie,' Select's latest picture. It was a big Saturday Evening Post success. 'My Four Years in Germany' is a Crook story that differs from anything of the kind. January 12 remarks: Emily Stevens in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-11
Summary:

Hitchin' Posts,' a Universal feature starring Frank Mayo, will be shown at the Hongkong Theatre today. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-08-20 - 1925-08-22
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Guy Bates Post in 'Omar the Tentmaker.' No increase in prices. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-09
Summary:

The inspiration comes to Larry Evans, the author of many magazines stories. Evan's work is familiar to readers of the Saturday Evening Post, Red Book, Cosmopolitan and Hearst's International. Never has Evan's sense of humour manifested itself so spontaneously as in 'Are You a…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-15
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-08-20 - 1925-08-22
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Guy Bates Post in 'Omar the Tentmaker.' No increase in prices. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-26
Summary:

Leatrice Joy and Jack Mower appear in 'Saturday Night,' a Cecil B. DeMille's Paramount picture, which will come to Queen's Theatre today. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-27
Summary:

Cecil B. De Mille's Paramount production of 'Saturday Night' which is packing the Queen's Theatre at every show. The stars included Leatrice Joy, Conrad Nagel, Edith Roberts and Jack Mower.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-27
Summary:

One of the finest pictures seen is Cecil B. De Mille's Paramount production of 'Saturday Night,' which is packing the Queen's Theatre at every showing this weekend. The story is one of exceptional appeal and the action throughout is as rapid as it is thrilling. The leading…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-01 - 1920-05-04
Summary:

Tonight until Tuesday, Olive Thomas, the world's favourite star in 'An Even Break.'