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: 1919-12-12 - 1919-12-27
Summary:

Pathe presents Virginia Pearson with Sheldon Lewis in 'The Bishop's Emeralds,' an extra selected star photoplay in 6 acts. December 24 remarks: 'The Bishop's Emeralds' is based on the work of novelist Captain Townley. December 24 remarks: Matinee: Vernon Castle in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-22 - 1919-12-24
Summary:

Commencing 24th December, Pathe presents Virginia Pearson with Sheldon Lewis in 'The Bishop's Emeralds,' an extra selected star photoplay in 6 acts. December 24 Remarks: Ad. on page 12. 'The Bishop's Emeralds' is based on the work of that famous English novelist,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-22 - 1919-12-24
Summary:

Commencing 24th December, Pathe presents Virginia Pearson with Sheldon Lewis in 'The Bishop's Emeralds.' December 24 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'The Bishop's Emeralds' with film plot included. On page 10, another ad. on the film, and today's matinee,…

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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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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-24 - 1919-12-24
Summary:

Tonight's capital bill, 'The Bishop's Emeralds' featuring Virginia Pearson, a dramatic story of English life. Today's matinee, Vernon [sic] Castle in 'The Mysterious Client.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-25 - 1919-12-25
Summary:

Tonight's capital bill, 'The Bishop's Emeralds' featuring Virginia Pearson, a dramatic story of English life. Matinees: today at 4.30 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in 'A Dog's Life' and children's raffle at 1 p.m.; boxing day at 2.15 and 5 p.m., Bessie Love in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-17 - 1920-07-17
Summary:

Today's continuous performance, Nazimova in 'Revelation' in 7 reels; Viola Dana in 'Blue Jeans' in 7 reels; May Allison in 'A Successful Adventure.' At 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Virginia Pearson in Captain Houghton Townley's famous play,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-17 - 1920-07-17
Summary:

Today's continuous performance, Nazimova in 'Revelation' in 7 reels. Also Viola Dana in 'Blue Jeans' in 7 reels and May Allison in 'A Successful Adventure.' At 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Virginia Pearson in Captain Houghton Townley's famous…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-10 - 1924-10-14
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli in 'The Shock.' Today till Monday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Collette [sic] Brettel in 'The Wolf of Tibet.' Usual prices. October 10-11 Remarks: Another small ads on page 2 & 3. October 11 Remarks…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-11 - 1924-10-14
Summary:

Last performances today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli in 'The Shock.' Today at 2.30 and 7.15, Collette Brettel in 'The Wolf of Tibet,' with a superb supporting cast of foreign and Chinese actors. October 14 Remarks: Commencing tomorrow, Charlie Chaplin…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-14 - 1924-10-14
Summary:

The charming British actress, Collette Brettel in 'The Wolf of Tibet,' with a superb cast of foreign and Chinese favourite players. Final showing today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli in 'The Shock.' Also latest…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-15 - 1924-10-18
Summary:

Wed. 15th to Sat. 18th Oct. at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in 'Tillie's Punctured Romance.' Also, Kiangsu-Chekiang War News (First Series). Two unusual pictures at ordinary prices. Today & tomorrow at 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli in 'The…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-15 - 1924-10-15
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin in 'Tillie's Punctured Romance.' Also Kiangsu-Cheking War News (first series). Wednesday 15th to Saturday 18th October at 5.15 and 6.15 p.m., two usual pictures at ordinary prices. Today and tomorrow at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli in 'The…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-15 - 1924-10-18
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin in 'Tillie's Punctured Romance.' Also Kiangsu-Chekiang War News, Wednesday 15th to Saturday 18th October at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Today and tomorrow at 2.30 and 7.15, Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli in 'The Shock.' October 18 Remarks: Commencing tomorrow, Jack…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-16 - 1924-10-16
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in 'Tillie's Punctured Romance' with Mabel Norman, Marie Dressler and a strong cast. Also North China War News (first series). Today only at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli in 'The Shock.' Don…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-17 - 1924-10-17
Summary:

Two unusual pictures in one programme. Charlie Chaplin in 'Tillie's Punctured Romance' with Mabel Norman, Marie Dressler and a strong cast. Also North China War News (first series). All shows today and tomorrow. Usual prices.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-09-24 - 1925-09-26
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday, Carl Laemmle presents Virginia Valli and Norman Kerry in 'The Price of Pleasure,' with a great all-star cast including Louise Fazenda, T. Roy Barnes, Kate Lester, George Fawcett and Ward Crane. Plot and illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-09-24 - 1925-09-26
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday, Carl Laemmle presents Virginia Valli and Norman Kerry in 'The Price of Pleasure,' with a great all-star cast including Louise Fazenda, T. Roy Barnes, Kate Lester, George Fawcett and Ward Crane. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-09-26 - 1925-09-26
Summary:

Tonight, Carl Laemmle presents Virginia Valli and Norman Kerry in 'The Price of Pleasure' with a great all-star cast including Louise Fazenda, T. Roy Barnes, Kate Lester, George Fawcett and Ward Crane.