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: 1922-06-16
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen Thomas Ince's 'The Poppy Girl's Husband,' featuring William S. Hart. On Sunday, La Belle Cora will appear in a novel statuary and posing act, will be repeated on the three succeeding nights.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-02
Summary:

The Society Exile,' presenting the first-rate Paramount star Elsie Ferguson, is the current attraction at the Star Theatre. Besides, a whole week of amusement is promised for next week. There will be Dorothy Gish in 'I'll Get Him Yet,' and Gloria Swanson, along with Bebe…

104
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-08
Summary:

For the next four nights, Star Theatre is going to screen the Cecil de Mille [sic] photoplay 'Why Change Your Wife?' presented by Paramount pictures. The photoplay features Bebe Daniels, Tom Meighan and Gloria Swanson and catches special attention for the costumes and dresses used. The…

105
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-09
Summary:

Why Change Your Wife?,' produced by Cecil de Mille, in which Bebe Daniels, Tom Meighan and Gloria Swanson take the principal roles, was screened at the Star Theatre last evening. Film synopsis included.

107
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-05
Summary:

The picture programme at the Kowloon Theatre is to be supplemented by several ballet members which will be offered by Miss Juri Thomas, a talented prima ballerina, who will appear in a number of classical dances. The music will be furnished by Professor Valdemieoff.

108
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-05
Summary:

This evening, Kowloon Theatre will provide the screening of 'The U. P. Trail,' which is adapted from a famous novel written by Zane Grey. The other is the supplementing of the ordinary picture programme by several ballet numbers which will be contributed by Miss Juri Thomas, a talented…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-05
Summary:

This evening, Kowloon Theatre is going to screen 'The U.P. Trail,' a film adaptation of Zane Grey's novel. The screening of 'The U.P. Trail' will be supplemented by several ballet numbers which will be contributed by Miss Juri Thomas and the music will be provided by…

110
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-06
Summary:

Kowloonites were promised a treat last night. In addition to the screening of Zane Grey's 'The U. P. Trail' at Kowloon Theatre, there was to have been a special attraction in the shape of a series of ballet numbers by Miss Juri Thomas, and music furnished by Professor Valdemieoff…

112
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-17
Summary:

Without Benefit of Clergy,' in which Thomas Holding takes the leading role, will be screened at the Coronet Theatre. It is written by Rudyard Kipling and directed by James Young. It is noted that Dr. H. R. M. Maddock is the technical consultant. Also, Randolph Lewis, technical expert and…

113
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-17
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening the film version of Rudyard Kipling's 'Without Benefit of Clergy,' a Pathe film directed by James Young. The film features Thomas Holding. Randolph Lewis, technical expert, and Mr. Paul Brunet, president of Pathe, spent three months with Kipling to…

114
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-23
Summary:

Allegations that be defrauded 'filmstruck' people were made at the Old Bailey against Gus Elen, 23, actor, who was charged with inducing people to invest money in a bogus film-producing business. He is no relation of Mr. Gus Elen, the comedian. 'A Game of Chance' and Douglas…

115
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-08
Summary:

For the purpose of introducing films into China especially prepared for Chinese audiences, an organization has just been formed in America, and local residents will be interested to know that Mr. James A. Thomas, formerly of the British-American Tobacco Company, is said to be identified with it…

116
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-11
Summary:

Thomas H. Ince's 'Homespun Folks' which is being shown at the Coronet Theatre today. Film plot included.

117
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-11
118
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-11
119
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-17
Summary:

New York, Jan 8 – The formation of two great development companies for China was announced last night by ex-premier Chow Tse-chi. He stated that the Universal Textile Company, capitalized at G.$9,000,000 and the Dragon Film Corporation G.$5,000,000 had been organized and incorporated in the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-18