A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Victoria Theatre: 'The Light that Failed'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-06
Summary:

The Light That Failed' is the first Rudyard Kipling work to be produced as a motion picture played by a well-known cast. Directed by Edward Jose, and played by Robert Edeson, Claude Fleming, Jose Collins and Lillian Tucker. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-11-07 - 1917-11-10
Summary:

On Nov 8, by repeated requests, 'The King's Game' in 5 parts, featuring Pearl White; on Nov 9, Rudyard Kipling's Immortal Masterpiece in 5 reels; 'The Light that Failed,' featuring Robert Edeson in his magnificent impersonation of the blind artist; Pathe's…

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-08 - 1917-11-08
Summary:

Screening of 'The King's Game' featuring Pearl White; Coming film: Rudyard Kipling's 'The Light that Failed' featuring Robert Edeson and Pathe's Annals of the War

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Headline: The Light That Failed'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-08
Summary:

The Light that Failed,' produced as a Pathe Gold Rooster Play, is to be presented at the Victoria Theatre tomorrow, the cast includes Claude Fleming, Jose Collins, Lilian Tucket, and Robert Edeson. The picture should be a big drawing due to the author and the cast's popularity. Mr.…

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Headline: Victoria Theatre: The Light that Failed
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-09 - 1917-11-09
Summary:

Screening of Rudyard Kipling's 'The Light that Failed' featuring Robert Edeson

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-09 - 1917-11-12
Summary:

Screening of Rudyard Kipling's 'The Light that Failed' featuring Robert Edeson and Pathe's Annals of the War

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Headline: Victoria Theatre: The Light that Failed
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-10 - 1917-11-10
Summary:

Screening of Rudyard Kipling's 'The Light that Failed' featuring Robert Edeson; Matinees today

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Headline: The Devil to Pay
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-09 - 1922-08-16
Summary:

Teaser ads for the film 'The Devil to Pay.' Remarks: The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. 4 ads. per day in difference pages. August 16 Remarks: The cast includes Joseph Dowling ('The Miracle Man'), Robert McKim, Roy Stewart and Fritzi…

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Headline: South China Morning Post Advertisement 1922-08-16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-16 - 1922-08-16
Summary:

One of the most gripping stories even thrown upon the screen, see Joseph Dowling, Robert McKim, Roy Stewart and Fritzi Brunette in 'The Devil to Pay.'

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Headline: The Devil to Pay'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-16 - 1922-08-16
Summary:

Featuring Joseph Dowling ('The Miracle Man'), Robert McKim, Roy Stewart and Fritzi Brunette.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-17 - 1922-08-17
Summary:

Tonight till Sunday, Roy Stewart, Robert McKim, Joseph Dowling, George Fisher and Fritzi Brunette in 'The Devil to Pay.'

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Headline: The Coronet; Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-18 - 1922-08-18
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Sunday, a Robert Brunton production, 'The Devil to Pay.' Illustration included. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight and Saturday, captivating Connie in 'Two Weeks.'