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: 1921-11-11 - 1921-11-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'The Foolish Virgin,' by Thomas Dixon [sic], author of 'The Birth of a Nation.' Latest Topical Budget and Comedies. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-11 - 1921-11-14
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'The Foolish Virgin' by Thomas Dixon, author of 'The Birth of a Nation.' Latest Topical Budget and Comedies. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. Tel 951.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-24
Summary:

The 5th and 6th episodes of the 'Moon Child' will be screened on Saturday. 'The Fall of a Nation' written recently by Thomas Dixon, in 7 parts, will also be screened. The protagonist of the play is Leila Frost in the role of Virginia Holland, the heroine of the story written…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-11 - 1921-11-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'The Foolish Virgin' by Thomas Dixon, a picture for every girl who expects to marry and for the man who is to marry her. Also latest Topical Budget and comedies. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. (Tel. 951.)

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-25 - 1919-07-29
Summary:

26th, 27th, 28th and 29th July at 9.15 p.m. performance, showing 'The Fall of a Nation' in 7 parts, 7,000 feet, the most stupendous and amazing film production in the world's history, written by Thomas Dixon, featuring Virginia Holland [sic]. Saturday's matinee and 7.15 p.m.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-24 - 1919-07-29
Summary:

Four nights only. July 26, 27, 28 and 29 at 9.15 p.m. performance, showing the great picture drama in 7 parts, 'The Fall of a Nation' by Thomas Dixon, featuring Virgina Holland. Saturday matinees and 7.15 p.m. performance, see 'The Moon Child,' 5th and 6th episodes. Booking…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-21
Summary:

Sex,' the newest J. Parker Read Jr. special production, starring Louise Glaum, will open at the World Theatre this week. It is released by W. W. Hodkinson. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-25
Summary:

Sex,' the newest J. Parker Read Jr. special production, starring Louise Glaum, is now available at the World Theatre. Noted that it is released by W. W. Hodkinson. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-11
Summary:

Characterized by splendid direction and acting 'The Foolish Virgin,' the Selznick picture featuring Clara Kimball Young, comes to the World Theatre this evening. Albert Capellani has adapted and produced this story by Thomas Dixon in his own style. Other cast included William Welch,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-11
Summary:

Characterized by splendid direction and acting is 'The Foolish Virgin,' the Selznick picture featuring Clara Kimball Young. Albert Capellani has adapted and produced this story by Thomas Dixon in his own style. The cast includes Paul Capellani, William Welch, Edward Elkas and Catherine…

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

The Foolish Virgin' is the Selznick picture featuring Clara Kimball Young. Meanwhile, Albert Capellani has adapted and produced this story by Thomas Dixon. In addition, Clara Kimball Young is supported by Conway Tearle, Paul Capellani, William Welch [sic], Edward Elkas, and Catherine…

12
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-24 - 1921-12-24
Summary:

Sunday, December 25 at 6 and 9.15, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 2.30 and 7.15, the introduction of associated producers, Thomas Ince, Maurice Tourneur, Mack Sennett, J. Parker Read, Marshall Neilan, to Hongkong. Maurice Tourneur presents 'The Last of the Mohicans' and Louise Glaum…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-25
Summary:

The fifth and sixth episodes of the serial film 'The Moon Child' will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre at the matinee and 7.15 p.m. performance next Saturday. At night, the production by Thomas Dixon, entitled 'The Fall of a Nation' will be shown for the first time. The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-28 - 1924-01-28
Summary:

Today only, Herbert Rawlinson in 'A Million to Burn.' Also Baby Pegg [sic] in 'Carmen, Jr.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-28 - 1924-01-28
Summary:

Today only, Herbert Rawlinson in 'A Million to Burn,' a Universal attraction. Also Baby Peggy in 'Carmen, Jr.' Picture included.

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-21
Summary:

Lilian Read, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Parker Read, Jr., had a contract with Thomas H. Ince for twenty years. In Mr. Ince's motion picture spectacle 'Civilization,' now being shown at the Criterion Theatre, she did such clever work that he decided to make her a star.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-20 - 1922-05-20
Summary:

Today is the last day of Mary Pickford in 'Captain Kidd, Jr.' Tomorrow (Sunday) matinee, 'The Heart of the North' with Roy Stewart and Louise Lovely. On Tuesday, May 23rd, special dance with fox-trot competition.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-23 - 1921-12-23
Summary:

The Leopard Woman,' great Louise Glaum drama, here, a J. Parker Read Jr. production. Plot and picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-19 - 1922-05-19
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Rex Beach presents Gouverneur Morris' startling story, 'The Penalty' featuring Lon Chaney. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight, Mary Pickford in 'Captain Kidd, Jr.' Fox-trot competition at next Tuesday's special dance.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-20 - 1922-05-20
Summary:

Today is the last day of Mary Pickford in 'Captain Kidd, Jr.' Tomorrow (Sunday) commences 'The Heart of the North,' a really big picture with Roy Stewart and Louise Lovely. On Tuesday, May 23rd, Special Dance with Fox-trot Competition.