A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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: 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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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-19 - 1919-06-19
Summary:

Virginia Pearson in 'Blazing Love' tonight. Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-18 - 1919-06-21
Summary:

Blazing Love' with Virginia Pearson in the leading role. Commencing tomorrow. Jun 19 remarks: Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-20 - 1919-06-21
Summary:

Tonight, Virginia Pearson in 'Blazing Love' in 6 parts. Prices as usual. Booking for 9.15 p.m. at Robinson's.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-26 - 1920-02-27
Summary:

Tonight, Pathe presents Virginia Pearson in 'Impossible Catherine.' Also, The Bros. Graydon, 'Light Comedy Duo.' Booking at Anderson's. February 26 remarks: Virginia Pearson and Sheldon Lewis in 'Impossible Catherine.'

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-19 - 1919-06-20
Summary:

June 19, 20, 21 and 22, Virginia Pearson in 'Blazing Love,' 6 parts. Prices as usual. Booking for 9.15 p.m. at Robinson's.

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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: 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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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: At the Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-26 - 1920-02-27
Summary:

Tonight, Pathe presents Virginia Pearson in 'Impossible Catherine,' a dramatic farce-comedy in five parts. Also the Bros. Graydon, light comedy duo, entertainers to the British expeditionary force in France, now touring in the East will appear in their latest songs. Come along in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-19 - 1919-08-20
Summary:

Tonight's programme, 'A Tortured Heart,' a throbbing William Fox picture featuring Miss Virginia Pearson. Also Harold Lloyd comedy, 'Next Aisle Over.' Wednesday's matinee, 'Hinton's Double.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-28 - 1920-02-28
Summary:

The Bros. Graydon 'Light Comedy Duo' in their latest songs. Virginia Pearson and Sheldon Lewis in 'Impossible Catherine.' Mabel Normand in 'Mickey.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-21 - 1919-06-21
Summary:

The little house where they show the big pictures. Tonight and tomorrow night are the last two nights of the big 6-part William Fox production, 'Blazing Love,' featuring Virginia Pearson. Also that Mack Sennett's masterpiece, 'Mickey' will be shown on Monday next.

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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: 1919-08-22 - 1919-08-23
Summary:

Tonight's programme, Frank Keenan in 'The Silver Girl,' supreme council sittings. Saturday's matinee at 2.15 and 5 p.m., 'The Bull's Eye' (episodes 12, 13 and 14) and 'A Tortured Heart,' a 5-reel Fox production featuring Virginia Pearson. Sunday'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-23 - 1919-08-23
Summary:

Tonight's programme, Frank Keenan in 'The Silver Girl.' Supreme council sittings. Today's matinee, at 2.15 p.m., 'The Bull's Eye' (episodes 12, 13 and 14); at 5 p.m., 'A Tortured Heart,' a 5-reel Fox Production featuring Virginia Pearson. Sunday'…