A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-10-08 - 1925-10-10
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, 'Secrets of the Night,' featuring James Kirkwood and Madge Bellamy, with Zasu Pitts, Rosemary Theby, Tom Ricketts, Tom Wilson, directed by Herbert Blache, a Universal-Jewel production. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-12
Summary:

Some of the most amusing scenes in 'Within the Law,' the absorbing Norma Talmadge picture playing at the Queen's Theatre this week, are enacted by Eileen Percy and Thomas Ricketts. Film plot included. 'Within the Law' is a First National picture directed by Frank Lloyd,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-10
Summary:

Within the Law,' starred by Norma Talmadge, coming to the Queen's Theatre today. The film directed by Frank Lloyd and is presented by Joseph M. Schenck. The stars included Jack Mulball, Lew Cody, Eileen Percy, DeWitt Jennings, Lincoln Plummer, Joseph Kilgour, Helen Ferguson, Warde [sic…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-27
Summary:

Booth Tarkington's name is sufficient to recommend to the masses any photoplay, but in the case of Florence Vidor in 'Alice Adams,' his name is doubly effective because nothing has been lost from the original in its transition to the screen. 'Alice Adams' made its debut…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-27
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening a Benjamin B. Hampton production 'The Killer' which is inspired from Stewart Edward White's novel. The film features Claire Adams, who is famous for her work with little Frankie Lee of 'The Westerners' and 'The Miracle Man.' The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-19
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening the Universal production 'The Gaiety Girl.' The film is the screen version of I. A. R. Wylie's 'The Inheritors.' The film features Mary Philbin who is famous for her work in productions like 'Merry-Go-Round,' 'Fool's…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-19
Summary:

The romantic love story is the play in which Mary Philbin is at her very best.' This statement, by King Baggot, seems borne out in her three biggest successes of the screen; 'Merry-Go-Round,' 'Fool's Highway,' and her last 'The Gaiety Girl,' Universal…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-02
Summary:

The news of Mr. Thomas Meek, which took place at the Peak Hospital on Sunday will be received with the greatest regret. Mr. Meek was a native of Walsall and arrived in Hongkong shortly after the war as a member of the forces in which he served as a Bandsman. He joined the Hongkong Amusements Ltd…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-10
Summary:

Norma Talmadge has never been surrounded by a stronger cast than that which appears in her latest screen production, a picturization of Bayard Vellier's [sic] tremendously popular stage play, 'Within the Laws,' which comes to the Queen's Theatre today. Film plot included. The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-11-22
Summary:

Quite a rich crop of suggestions are being made in the columns of a home paper as to how to popularize the churches. The startling innovation has been mooted by Sir J. Compton Rickett, M.P., that Bible scenes through the cinematograph should form a part of the religious service.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-08-05 - 1915-08-06
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Fiery John' (3 parts) and 'Capt. Tom Gunn's Flying Expedition in America and Manila'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-26
Summary:

Hollywood, Calif., Nov. 19 – The Culver City studio announced today that Thomas Ince, widely known movie producer, died today at his home in Benedict Canyon, Hollywood foothills, of angina pectoris. – Ass. Press.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-12 - 1921-11-15
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Thomas Santchi in 'Beware of Strangers' in 7 parts. The Laundry That Don't Wash. At ordinary prices.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-05
Summary:

A cinematograph adaptation of Tom Gallon's novel, 'The Lackey and the Lady,' and an announcement made regarding it at a 'trade' show on March 6 last year, were the subjects of an action for damages for slander brought by Mr. Thomas Bentley, film producer, against Mr.…

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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.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-21
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Headline: Victoria Hall
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-09-16 - 1912-09-17
Summary:

Two performances nightly. Showing 'Tom Butler' and performance by Bayle and Patsy

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-04-16 - 1921-04-19
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Jack Pickford in 'Huck and Tom.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-30
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-10
Summary:

A man killed and three people, two women and a man, accusing themselves of the crime, is a situation cleverly accounted for, to be found in the Richard Thomas Production, 'The Love Pirate,' coming to the World Theatre on Sunday. The manner in which each one of the three is proved…