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: 1924-03-27 - 1924-03-27
Summary:

Lights Out,' the cast includes, Ruth Stonehouse, Walter McGrail, Hank Mann, Ben Hewlett, Marie Astaire and others.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-25 - 1924-03-26
Summary:

Commencing Wednesday March 26th, 'Lights Out' at the World Theatre. Film plot included. March 27 Remarks: The cast includes Ruth Stonehouse, Walter McGrail, Hank Mann, Ben Hewlett, Marie Astaire and others.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-29 - 1924-03-29
Summary:

Final showing today, 'Lights Out,' the cast includes, Ruth Stonehouse, Walter McGrail, Hank Mann, Ben Hewlett, and Marie Astaire. From Sunday 30th till Tuesday 1st April, Jack Hoxie in 'The Man from Wyoming.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-27
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening 'Her Mad Bargain' featuring Anita Stewart, today. Miss Stewart plays the role of the society girl magnificently. The supporting cast includes Walter McGrail, Gertrude Astor, Arthur Edmund Carew [sic], Adele Farrington, Edmund [sic] Butterworth and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-27
Summary:

Her Mad Bargain,' which stars Anita Stewart, comes to the Queen's Theatre today. The story is based on the experiences of a young society girl. Film synopsis included. The supporting cast includes Walter McGrail, Gertrude Astor, Arthur Edmund Carew [sic], Adele Farrington, Edmund…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-01
Summary:

Where the North Begins' opened at the World Theatre yesterday. It is a Warner Brothers classic of the screen. Starred by dog actor Rin Tin Tin. Claire Adams, Walter McGrail, Pat Hartigan, Myrtle Owen, Charles Stevens and Fred Huntley are the cast. Chester Franklin is the director. Film plot…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-03
Summary:

Not since the filming of 'In Old Kentucky' has Anita Stewart had such a strenuous time in a picture as that which confronted her in the making of 'The Invisible Fear,' a Louis B. Mayer First National attraction which comes to the Queen's Theatre today for an engagement…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-26
Summary:

In 'Lights Out,' the comedy drama by Paul Dickey and Mann Page, now showing at the World Theatre, a unique duel is fought between two excellent swordsmen. The screen fight is between Theodore von Eltz and Ben Deely. According to Al Santell, director, the duel was a difficult one…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-26
Summary:

The photoplay version of Paul Dickey's and Mann Page's stage play, 'Lights Out,' is now showing at the World Theatre. Directed by Al Santell for F. B. O. Studio. The cast includes Ruth Stonehouse, Walter McGrail, Marie Astaire, Theodore von Eltz, Hank Mann, Mabel Van Buren,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-26
Summary:

Her Mad Bargain,' announced as the attraction at the Queen's Theatre, tomorrow, is Anita Stewart's new First National attraction. The star's recognized ability is an actress of what is termed the sympathetic type is given full play and her fashionable wardrobe more than…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-30
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-02
Summary:

Where the North Begins,' which opened on Wednesday to a packed house for four days' run at the World Theatre, is one of the few pictures that can be praised without reservation. 'Where the North Begins' is a picture worth seeing and recommending to your neighbour, for it is…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-27 - 1916-09-29
Summary:

Screening of 'Ivanhoe', adopted from the novel of Sir Walter Scott, 'At the Risk of Her Life' and Keystone Comics

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-27 - 1916-09-29
Summary:

On Sep 27-29, 'Ivanhoe' in 4 parts, freely adapted from the famous novel by Sir Walter Scott; 'At the Risk of Her Life,' 2nd serial in 3 parts, a very sensational drama; Keystone comics.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-03-13 - 1914-03-16
Summary:

Films screening of 'Invanhoe' (in 3 parts), adaptation of Sir Walter Scott's historical novel; Coming film: 'A Dead Man's Child' and the Sequel 'Dr. Gar el Hama' (6,000 ft, in 4 parts)

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-03-09 - 1914-03-12
Summary:

The greatest detective drama 'Protea' (6,000 feet) for 4 nights only, and a fine selection of comic films will be exhibited; the picture taken from Sir Walter Scoot's famous historical novel 'Ivanhoe' in three parts will be exhibited on Mar 13.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-03-14
Summary:

Protea' was screened at the Victoria Theatre and 'Antony and Cleopatra' will be staged for the last time. Also, 'Ivanhoe' (Sir Walter Scott's novel) will be staged tonight and on Sunday night while 'The Dead Man's Child' and the sequel to it, 'Dr…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-03-13 - 1914-03-16
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, a grand change of programme headed by the magnificent film 'Ivanhoe' in three parts, a free adaptation of Sir Walter Scott's historical novel; 'A Dead Man's Child' & 'The Sequel Dr. Gar El Hama' in 4 parts, 6,000 feet will be screened…