A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-16 - 1922-02-16
Summary:

A big picture for Kowloon willing to try anything once Hongkong Amusements, Ltd. are putting on one of their big pictures tonight at Kowloon. Roll up and see Robert W. Service's famous Alaskan ballad 'The Law of the Yukon' upon the screen. It is a Mayflower production. You know…

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-16
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre will screen 'The Law of the Yukon' this evening. The film is based on a poem of the same name by Robert W. Service. It is also one of the big pictures in the new series Hong Kong Amusements Ltd. have secured.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-16
Summary:

Robert W. Service's 'The Law of the Yukon,' comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening in film form under that name. Edward Earle takes a role in the film also.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-18
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'The Law of the Yukon,' the film story of Robert W. Service's poem of the same name, tomorrow (Sunday).

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-18
Summary:

The Law of the Yukon,' the film story of Robert W. Service's poem of the same name, comes to the Coronet Theatre tomorrow after the run at the Kowloon Theatre.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-14 - 1923-06-14
Summary:

Today till Saturday, Katherine MacDonald in 'The Turning Point,' from the story by Robert W. Chambers. Also showing B. A. T. Town Topics with Girl Guides Jamboree, May Yacht Races. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-14 - 1923-06-14
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Katherine MacDonald in 'The Turning Point,' written by Robert W. Chambers, a First National attraction. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-14
Summary:

The screen adaptation of Robert W. Chambers' novel, 'The Turning Point,' is the attraction at the Coronet until Saturday. The film starred Katherine MacDonald and produced by First National production. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-14
Summary:

Katherine MacDonald, who takes the leading part in 'The Turning Point,' which will be shown at the Coronet from today until Saturday, has been adjudged the most beautiful woman in the world in the sixteen beauty contests. 'The Turning Point' is a First National production,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-14
Summary:

Until Saturday, Coronet Theatre is going to screen the film version of Robert W. Chambers' novel entitled 'The Turning Point,' featuring Katherine MacDonald. The film is a First National production. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-16 - 1923-06-16
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight only, Katherine MacDonald in Robert W. Chambers' greatest novel, 'The Turning Point,' The B. A. T. Coy's Snappy News Reel, and Century Comedy. Commencing Tomorrow, Mary Pickford in 'The Love Light,' a United Artists super attraction.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-16 - 1923-06-16
Summary:

Hongkong Amusements tonight and tomorrow. The Coronet: Tonight only, Katherine MacDonald in Robert W. Chamber's 'The Turning Point.' Also Town Topic No. 3, the B. A. T. Company's snappy newsreel and Century Comedy. Commencing tomorrow, Mary Pickford in 'The Love Light,…