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: 1918-12-20 - 1918-12-20
Summary:

Jack and the Beanstalk' by William Fox Production. Photo of the Princess included. Virginia Lee Corbin acts as Princess Regina in the film.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-20 - 1920-05-24
Summary:

Tonight in the Wonder City of Bagdad the Ancient, with Francis Carpenter and Virginia Corbin [sic] in WM. Fox's $500,000 dreamplay 'Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp.' May 24 remarks: 'A Pair of Cupids.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-20 - 1920-05-20
Summary:

Come and be young again tonight in the wonder city of Bagdad the ancient, with Francis Carpenter and Virginia Corbin in Wm. Fox's $500,000 dream play, 'Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp.' Prices at the matinee, 80 cents and 40 cents. Children half price. At the performance $1.00 and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-20 - 1920-05-22
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp.' May 20 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on Fox's 'Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp' featuring Francis Carpenter and Virginia Corbin. Prices: at the matinee, 80 cents and 40 cents, children half price; at…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-28 - 1923-05-31
Summary:

May McAvoy in 'A Virginia Courthship' at the World Theatre tomorrow & Wednesday. May 31 Remarks: Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-29
Summary:

It is an exciting story, with a feud, a thrilling fight and a charming love story all wound up in it. Miss May McAvoy plays the leading role in 'A Virginia Courtship' – coming on the screen of the World Theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday next.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-18 - 1919-06-19
Summary:

A new star, Virginia Pearson in 'Blazing Love,' a new style of photoplay, tonight at the Coronet. Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-11
Summary:

The management of the Star Theatre has engaged for a short season the Lee White Company. The opening show was last night when the Company successfully produced 'Bran Bie.' Lee White was as charming as she always is. Gus McNaughton, the comedian, all gave of their best and contributed…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-12
Summary:

Kowloon audiences are enjoying the visit of the Lee White Company and are turning up in good number to the Star Theatre. The programme last night was 'Back Again' and throughout the performance, the audience was kept in excellent humour. Miss Lee White was seen in a part which was…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-29 - 1923-05-29
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, May McAvoy in 'A Virginia Courtship.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-28 - 1923-05-28
Summary:

On Tuesday and Wednesday, May McAvoy in 'A Virginia Countship.'

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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: 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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-13 - 1921-12-15
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. today, Virginia Faire and Leonard Clapham in 'Under Northern Lights.' Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran in 'Roman Romeos,' a Universal Jewel comedy. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, 16 and 17 episodes of 'King of Circus' [sic]. Booking at Messrs…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-13 - 1921-12-15
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Virginia Faire and Leonard Clapham in a Universal special attraction, 'Under Northern Lights.' Also Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran in a Jewel comedy, 'Roman Romeos.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Eddie Polo in 'King of Circus,' 16 and 17…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-11
Summary:

The Lee White Co. opened to a good house, at the Star Theatre last night. As usual Lee White and Clay Smith were life of the show. Tonight the company is showing the 'Girl for the Boy' a sparkling comedy of the best kind.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-03 - 1925-12-04
Summary:

This is the only amusement park in Hongkong and is decorated with ancient Chinese architecture and attractive Chinese art. The natural scenery of the place itself is excellent. There are many very old trees on the top of the hill which are decorated with thousands of coloured bulbs at night. A…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-05 - 1925-12-21
Summary:

This is the only amusement park in Hongkong situated on East Point and is decorated with ancient Chinese architecture and attractive Chinese art. The natural scenery of the place itself is excellent. There are many very old trees on the top of the hill which are decorated with thousands of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-13 - 1921-12-15
Summary:

Under Northern Lights,' a Universal special attraction featuring Virginia Faire & Leonard Clapham. Also, Eddie Lyons & Lee Moran in 'Roman Romeos,' a Universal Jewel comedy. 2.30 & 7.15 p.m. performances, Eddie Pollo [sic] in 'King of Circus' [sic], 16 &…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-06 - 1921-09-07
Summary:

Lila Lee in 'The Cruise of the Makebelieves.'