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: 1924-03-26 - 1924-03-26
Summary:

Rex Beach's stupendous melodrama, 'Fair Lady.' Also 'Stolen Glory,' delightful and amusing 2-part Campbell comedy.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-08 - 1920-09-10
Summary:

Tonight! Ben Webster in 'The House of Temperley.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-08 - 1920-09-10
Summary:

Tonight, Ben Webster in 'The House of Temperley.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-08 - 1920-09-10
Summary:

Tonight, Ben Webster in 'The House of Temperley.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-03
Summary:

From today till Friday, a Paramount picture by Jesse L. Laspy [sic], entitled 'The Evil Eye,' in five parts, will be screened in the Hongkong Theatre. The cast included Miss Sweet, Tom Forman, Walter Long, Ruth King, Webster Campbell, J. Parks Jones and William Dale. The production was…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-02-04
Summary:

Mary Pickford's picture, 'Daddy Long Legs,' will commences at the Coronet today. The story is written by Jean Webster, and the story plot is comprehensively restated in the newspaper article.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-29 - 1924-05-31
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mary Pickford in 'Suds,' Felix the Cat in 'The Hypnotist,' and Campbell comedy 'A Penny Reward.'

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-29 - 1924-05-30
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'Suds.' Also Felix the Cat in 'The Hypnotist' and Campbell comedy, 'A Penny Reward.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-02-05
Summary:

Daddy Long Legs,' the motion picture of the great story by Jean Webster, in which Mary Pickford can be seen at the Coronet, is an attraction which will have universal appeal. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-16 - 1924-09-19
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Gloria Swanson in 'Her Gilded Cage' supported by Harrison Ford and David Powell. Also a Campbell comedy, 'A Rag Doll Romance.'

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-29 - 1924-05-31
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mary Pickford in 'Suds.' Also Felix the Cat in 'The Hypnotist' and Campbell comedy, 'A Penny Reward.' May 31 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-01
Summary:

The Call of Youth,' a British film is being shown at the Star Theatre. It was written by Henry Arthur Jones, with a complete cast headed by Ben Webster, Mary Glynn [sic] and Malcolm Cherry. Film plot included.

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Headline: A Narrow Escape
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-21
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-28
Summary:

The City of Purple Dreams' was shown at the World Theatre yesterday. The picture is based on a novel written by Edwin Baird, and was produced by Colin Campbell. Meanwhile, Thomas Santschi takes the leading role, together with Bessie Eyton and Fritzi Brunette. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-22
Summary:

This is what Marion Orth, the author, has to say about her story, 'Lure of Jade,' converted into a film by Colin Campbell, and released by R-C Pictures and which is to appear at the World Theatre today for three days. 'Nothing I have ever seen on the stage or screen has affected…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-28
Summary:

The City of Purple Dreams' attracted large house yesterday in World Theatre. The picture is based on a novel written by Edwin Baird, and was produced by Colin Campbell. Thomas Santschi is cast in the leading role. Bessie Eyton and Fritzi Brunette were the leading ladies. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-10 - 1924-06-10
Summary:

A super British picture of the year, 'Milestones,' produced by Samuelson Film Co., with the famous British stars, Campbell Gullan, Owen Nares, Winifred Delevanti, Hubert Harben, Isobel Elsom, Ernest Graham, Minna Grey, Mary Lincoln and Esme Hubbard.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-22 - 1923-11-22
Summary:

R-C Pictures presents Pauline Frederick in 'The Lure of Jade,' adapted from 'House of Glass' by Marion Orth, directed by Colin Campbell, with the supporting cast, Thomas Holding, Arthur Rankin, Leon Bary, L. C. Shumway, Hardee Kirkland and Clarissa Selwynne.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-10 - 1924-06-14
Summary:

A superb British picture of the year, 'Milestones' produced by Samuelson Film Co. with the famous British stars, Campbell Gullan, Owen Nares, Winifred Delevanti, Hubert Harben, Isobel Elson [sic], Ernest Graham, Minna Grey, Mary Lincoln and Esme Hubbard.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-28
Summary:

The magnificent picture, 'The City of Purple Dreams,' in six parts attracted a large house yesterday at the World Theatre and is only to be shown for two days more, today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. This picture is based on a novel written by Edwin Baird and was produced by…