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: 1917-10-19
Summary:

A report from Sydney Sun introduced Charlie Chaplin. The writer had been Mr. Chaplin's guest in Los Angeles for ten days, and under his guidance, met many of the principal stars in filmdom, including Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford, Fanny [sic] Ward, Theda Bara, and William S. Hart. About…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-09
Summary:

There is an especially good programme at the Victoria Theatre tonight and tomorrow, the main features of which is the screening of 'Carmen,' in which Theda Bara will take the chief role. The Annals of the War will also be most interesting. On the 11th inst. the great picture 'When…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-28
Summary:

After many rumours and much speculation 'The Serpent' was staged at the Coronet last night. Theda Bara was the vampire of the play which depicts a Russian autocrat and a Russian peasant girl. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-20
Summary:

The Girl from Bohemia' is shown in Coronet Theatre. Film plot included. Another top-hole film entitled 'Infidelity' with Theda Bara in the leading role will be coming in Coronet.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-20
Summary:

The Tiger Woman' is an unexampled play, with a brilliant actress in the title role, Theda Bara. It opens today at the Coronet. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-20
Summary:

The management of the Hongkong Theatre has secured for this week two magnificent dramas from the famous William Fox Corporation. The first is 'Her Temptation,' featuring Gladys Brockwell. The other is 'Gold and a Woman,' featuring Theda Bara.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-26
Summary:

In 'Impossible Catherine,' the Virginia Pearson picture showing today at the Victoria Theatre, William B. Davidson is one of those fighting heroes. Since his return to civilian life he has completed four pictures with Theda Bara, and Miss Pearson's 'Impossible Catherine.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-30
Summary:

The Two Orphans,' William Fox's production, has been so much appreciated that the management has decided to screen the picture again this evening. The picture, which features Theda Bara, is a most interesting and exciting one. A special Triangle drama entitled 'An Even Break…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-22
Summary:

London, Aug. 19 – To those behind the scenes of the film industry in this country the evolution of the British film has presented many curious and intriguing phases. When American picture audiences were sick to death of the American productions, and a galaxy of American stars of the first…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-26
Summary:

Starting tonight and showing until Thursday evening an attractive programme will be screened at the World Theatre. At the 5.15 p.m. performance Theda Bara, will be seen in the 5-part picture 'The Devil's Daughter,' while the 9.15 p.m. programme will include a 6-part film 'The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-11
Summary:

A group of American star movie actresses are today the best known public figures in England, Siddons and Rachel and our adorable Ellen Terry. Our English film producers were cruelly disadvantaged by the war and have scarcely yet recovered from its disabilities and restrictions. Elsie Ferguson,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-30
Summary:

There is always a queen among vamps. Not long ago Theda Bara was the one, but right now the crown jewels go to Estelle Taylor. Having completed work a few months ago in the modern version of 'A Fool There Was.' B. P. Schulberg chose her for the leading part in Bertha M. Clay's old…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-09
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-07