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: 1924-06-02 - 1924-06-03
Summary:

Today & tomorrow, Gladys Walton and Vernon Steele in 'The Girl Who Rain Wild' [sic] and Rignald [sic] Denny in The Leather Pushers ('Something for Nothing'). International News & Felix Cartoon Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-31 - 1924-06-03
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Gladys Walton in the famous M'liss of Bret Harte's great story of the west, supported by Vernon Steele, 'The Girl Who Ran Wild.' Also Rignald [sic] Denny in 'The Leather Pushers' (Something for Nothing), International News and Felix Cartoon…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-24 - 1923-11-24
Summary:

Sunday and Monday only, 'What Wives Want,' with a remarkable cast, Ethel Grey Terry, Niles Welch, Vernon Steele, Ramsey Wallace and Margaret Landis, a Universal all-star attraction. Picture included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-30 - 1925-03-30
Summary:

Today till Wednesday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Temptation' featuring Eva Novak, Bryant Washburn, June Elvidge, Phillips Smalley and Vernon Steele. Also Jack Dempsey in 'A Society Knockout,' second of the 'Fight and Win' series.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-01
Summary:

The Management of the Coronet Theatre announces, as the next attraction for this house, Mary Pickford's latest production, 'Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall.' The picture, by United Artists, is based on the popular novel of the same name by Charles Major. Other celebrities in the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-19
Summary:

Mr. S. [sic] Stuart Blackton who produced 'The Glorious Adventure,' is to produce the film on Dorothy Vernon, whose romantic elopement with Sir John Manners has formed the basis of many plays and stories. Lady Diana Manners is supposed to play the role of her ancestress Dorothy Vernon…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-30 - 1925-03-31
Summary:

Today till Wednesday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Temptation' featuring Eva Novak, Bryant Washburn, June Elvidge, Phillips Smalley and Vernon Steele. Also Jack Dempsey in 'A Society Knockout,' second of the 'Fight and Win' series. Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-28
Summary:

Temptation,' which comes to the World Theatre for four days' run commencing Sunday, is an instance of how far the producers will go in this direction. The story deals with the sudden wealth which comes to a young couple. Film plot included. Although 'Temptation' was made in…

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Headline: Temptation'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-31
Summary:

World Theatre is screening a seven-reel super production 'Temptation.' The cast includes Bryant Washburn, Eva Novak, June Elvidge, Vernon Steele and Phillips Smalley. It is the work of Lenore Coffee and was directed by Edward L. Le Saint [sic]. Film synopsis included. Tomorrow's…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-25 - 1925-03-26
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15, Baby Peggy in 'Helen's Babies' with Clara Bow, Edward Everett Horton, Claire Adams and Richard Tucker. With a special musical setting. At ordinary prices. Coming, 'Temptation,' with Bryant Washburn, Eva Novak, June Elvidge, Phillps…

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

Mary Pickford will be voted at her best in 'Dorothy Vernon.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-30 - 1925-05-30
Summary:

Estelle Taylor will be seen as Mary, Queen of Scots in 'Dorothy Vernon.'

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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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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-28 - 1923-04-01
Summary:

See this vital drama of restless wives and discontented husbands, 'Temptation.' Also, Jack Dempsey in 'A Society Knockout.' March 28 remarks: 'Temptation' featuring Eva Novak, Byrant Washburn, June Elvidge, Phillips Smalley and Vernon Steele. Today only, Baby Peggy…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-25 - 1925-03-28
Summary:

Baby Peggy in 'Helen's Babies,' with Clara Bow, Edward Everett Horton, Claire Admas and Richard Tucker. A Principal Pictures Master Production. March 25 and 26 remarks: Coming. 'Temptation' with Byrant Washburn, Eva Novak, June Elvidge, Phillips Smalley and Vernon Steele…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-25 - 1925-03-26
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Baby Peggy in 'Helen's Babies' with Clara Bow, Edward Everett Horton, Claire Adams, Richard Tucker and others. With special musical setting at ordinary prices. Coming, 'Temptation' with a distinguished all-star cast including…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-30 - 1925-05-30
Summary:

Everyone liked 'Daddy Long Legs,' everyone will like 'Dorothy Vernon.' Both were directed by Marshall Neilan. Another ad. on page 5, Estelle Taylor will be seen as Mary Queen of Scots in 'Dorothy Vernon.' On page 12 and 16, Mary Pickford will be voted at her best in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-17
Summary:

There is nothing to forgive, and it will be a long while before you forget the new C. B. C. feature, 'Forgive and Forget,' which opened at the Theatre last night. There is a real story in 'Forgive and Forget,' and a real idea underlying the story. The theme is one that will…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-05
Summary:

Marshall Neilan is the director of Mary Pickford in her newest screen production for United Artists, 'Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall,' which is now having an extended run at the Coronet Theatre. 'Make them say, ‘Isn't that natural?' and the success of your picture is…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-05
Summary:

Coronet Theatre continues to screen the United Artists attraction 'Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall' featuring Mary Pickford. Director Marshal Neilan has done every bit to make the film as natural and realistic as possible.