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: 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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-30 - 1921-08-02
Summary:

Virginia Warwick in 'A Red Hot Finish' and Edith Roberts in 'Sue of the South.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-30 - 1921-08-02
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Virginia Warwick in 'A Red Hot Finish' [sic]. Also Edith Roberts in 'Sue of the South.'

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-30 - 1921-08-03
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Virginia Warwick in 'A Red Hot Finish.' Also Edith Roberts in 'Sue of the South,' a thrilling romance of the blue ridge.

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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: 1912-07-12
Summary:

A representative of the 'Ceylon Observer' learned from Mr. Warwick Major, proprietor of the Empire Picture Palace, that he has purchased outright the Kandy theatre building in which he has been giving a duplication of his Colombo show since its recent opening. The building was formerly…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-02-13
Summary:

Mr Warwick Major has a scheme to alter the present Empire Picture Palace, in Colombo. The alternations include the enlargement of the stage and increased seating. Mr Warwick Major was very proud.

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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.'

10
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…

12
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…

13
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-08-18 - 1925-08-18
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, Robert Warwick in 'Thou Art the Man,' Felix the Cat, Mermaid Comedy and our own Topical.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-08-18 - 1925-08-19
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, Robert Warwick in 'Thous Art the Man.' Also Felix the Cat, Mermaid comedy and our own Topical.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-08-18 - 1925-08-19
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Robert Warwick in 'Thou Art the Man.' Also Felix the Cat, Mermaid Comedy and our own Topical.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-29 - 1922-07-01
Summary:

Friday 30th June, Saturday 1st, Sunday 2nd and Monday 3rd July, at 5.30 and 9.15, Robert Warwick in 'Secret Service.' Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-14
Summary:

Some of the members of the Edgar Warwick Company gave a very enjoyable concert in the Winter Garden on board the Taiyo Maru, on which they travelled down from Shanghai, in aid of Seamen's Charities. Mr. Harold Walden and Mr. Albert Cunningham, in racing parlance, ran true to form and both…

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-14
Summary:

Star Theatre will be staging Miss Wish Wynne and her company who are brought here by Mr. Edgar Warwick. The company is gathering huge audiences.

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Headline: Secret Service'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-26 - 1922-07-01
Summary:

Robert Warwick 'Secret Service' showing at Star Theatre from 30th June to 3rd July. Photo included. June 26-28 Remarks: Teaser ad. of the film 'Secret Service.' The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-08 - 1919-12-11
Summary:

Molly [sic] King and Robert Warwick in 'All Man.' Billy West in 'The Millionaire.'