A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1917-12-12
Summary:

Mr. Herbert G. Ponting shared his views to the possibilities of the kinematograph for education purposes, as a medium on teaching history, natural history, art, literature legend and geography, etc. He was inspired by George Pearson, a former schoolmaster and now one of the most successful film…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-09
Summary:

A suggestion that a library of cinema films should be established in England was made by Sir Arthur Pearson at a luncheon at the Imperial Restaurant recently to celebrate the exhibition of the film 'The Victory Leaders,' at the Alhambra in the afternoon. The purpose of such a library…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-23
Summary:

Captain Houghton Townley's strongly dramatic and emotional novel portraying high society life in England, 'The Bishop's Emeralds' has been photo-dramatised by Virginia Pearson Photoplays Inc., and will be presented at the Victoria Theatre on Wednesday, its initial showing in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-23
Summary:

Sir Walter Scott wrote a highly successful English novel, the motion picture version which bids fair to eclipse the popularity of the book upon which it was founded. 'The Bishop's Emeralds' featuring Virginia Pearson, will be seen at the Victoria Theatre. It is the first of a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-03
Summary:

The enterprising Coronet management has secured a British photoplay and this popular little theatre will be filled tonight, for the picture is no other than 'The Better ‘Ole,' adapted from the play which had such a successful run at the Oxford Theatre in London and which in turn had…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-26
Summary:

In 'Impossible Catherine,' the Virginia Pearson picture showing today at the Victoria Theatre, William B. Davidson is one of those fighting heroes. Since his return to civilian life he has completed four pictures with Theda Bara, and Miss Pearson's 'Impossible Catherine.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-27
Summary:

Virginia Pearson's 'Impossible Catherine' is showing at the Victoria Theatre. It is a comedy from the pen of Frank S. Beresford, and featuring Sheldon Lewis. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-13
Summary:

San Francisco, September 12 – A film actor, 'Fatty' Arbuckle, who is charged with murder in connection with the death of Virginia Rappe, who died after a party in Arbuckle's apartment.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-14
Summary:

San Francisco, Sept. 13 – 'Fatty' Arbuckle has given to the police his version of how Virginia Rappe met her death. The exhibition of Arbuckle films has been adversely affected.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-16
Summary:

San Francisco, September 14 – National interest in the case of Arbuckle is unabated. Mrs. Balmont, a friend of Miss Rappe, said that liquor flowed freely at the fatal party and stated that Miss Rappe did not object when Arbuckle entered the bedroom with her.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-01
Summary:

Seeds of Vengeance,' Select's picturization of Margaret Prescott Montague's convincing story of the Virginia hills, have been photographed as a picture and will be shown at the World Theatre for four days. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-13
Summary:

The age-old conflict between love and duty is given a new turn in Jacques Jaccard's newest story and called 'Under Northern Lights.' And the most important figure is a corporal of the Royal North West Mounted Police. 'Under Northern Lights' is announced for tonight at…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-14
Summary:

In the World Theatre's change of programme, the star film is a picture entitled 'Under Northern Lights.' It is a Universal production, the principal roles being taken by the popular Virginia Faire and Leonard Clapham. Another fine film is a Universal Jewel Comedy, 'Roman…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-20
Summary:

The Storm,' a Universal-Jewel special starring House Peters and Virginia Valli, comes to the World Theatre on the 23rd December. It is written by Langdon McCormick, and directed by Reginald Barker, the producer of 'The Old Nest.' Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-20
Summary:

Langdon McCormick, wrote the play of 'The Storm,' which comes to the World Theatre on the 23 of December. The film starred House Peters and Virgina [sic] Valli and directed by Reginald Barker, the producer of 'The Old Nest,' under Universal.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-21
Summary:

The Storm,' a Universal-Jewel special starring House Peters, and with Virginia Valli, Matt Moore, Josef Swickard and others in support, comes to the World Theatre on Saturday. Langdon McCormick is the man who wrote the stage success, and 'The Storm' is directed by Reginald Barker…