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: 1914-11-09 - 1914-11-12
Summary:

The great war picture in 3 parts, 3,000 feet long, on Tuesday, 10th November. Various interesting films are included. Performance by Douglas & Barry. 'Boys of the Bulldog Breed' on Friday, 13th November is coming.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-13
Summary:

A good number of people were again present at the Victoria last night to witness the popular war pictures that are being shown. These will be supplemented tonight by a further series 'The Boys of the Bulldog Breed.' Other interesting films will be shown in addition, and Douglas and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-11-13 - 1914-11-14
Summary:

Boys of the Bulldog Breed,' combined with the war picture (by request), for 3 nights only, on Friday, 13th November. Various interesting films are included. Performances by Douglas & Barry and Miss Hilda Barry. Band performance by The 25th Pungasis on Saturday and Sunday nights.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-16
Summary:

A great three-part war film was screened at the Victoria on Saturday evening. The 'Boys of the Bulldog Breed' is running. Douglas and Barry performed. Gaumont Graphic and a couple of films entitled 'Blood and Bosh,' 'The Only Veteran' were shown. The music on…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-29
Summary:

One of the most picturesque chapters of American frontier history is revived on the screen in Marshall Neilan's picture version of Randall Parrish's stirring story, 'Bob Hampton of Placer,' which comes to the Coronet Theatre tomorrow. The cast includes James Kirkwood, Wesley…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-29 - 1923-06-29
Summary:

Wesley Barry was great in 'Go and Get It' and in 'Dirty.' He surpasses himself in 'Bob Hampton of Placer.' Plot and signature of H. W. Ray included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-30 - 1923-06-30
Summary:

Wesley Barry in 'Bob Hampton of Placer,' tonight. Remarks: On page 7, another ad. from H. W. Ray comment on the film.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-30 - 1923-06-30
Summary:

Wesley Barry in 'Bob Hampton of Placer.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-30
Summary:

Judging by the advance reports in 'Bob Hampton of Placer,' Mr. Ray has secured a film for the Coronet well above the standard of most productions which the industry turns out. Marshall Neilan has been responsible for a number of fine films such as 'Go and Get It.' The title…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-02 - 1923-07-04
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow, Marshall Neilan's 'Bob Hampton of Placer,' with James Kirkwood, Marjory [sic] Daw and Wesley Barry. July 3-4 Remarks: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-02 - 1923-07-02
Summary:

Bob Hampton of Placer,' the name means nothing to you if you have not read the book, but you may be sure that Marshall Neilan would not have produced it if it had not been a great story. The stars are James Kirkwood, Marjory Daw and Wesley Barry.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-02
Summary:

Bob Hampton of Placer' is now showing at the Coronet. It is produced by Marshall Neilan, starred by Wesley 'Freckles' Barry, James Kirkwood, Noah Beery and Marjorie Daw.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-02
Summary:

Those who saw the screening of the wonderful Marshall Neilan production, 'Bob Hampton of Placer,' at the Coronet over the weekend, speak loudly in its praise. Film plot included. James Kirkwood, in the title role, is pictured in a way that few heroes are presented in fiction. Wesley…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-02 - 1923-07-04
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow, 'Bob Hampton of Placer,' the name means nothing to you if you have not read the book, but you may be sure that Marshall Neilan would not have produced it if it had not been a great story. The stars are James Kirkwood, Marjory [sic] Daw and Wesley Barry.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-03 - 1923-07-04
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Marshall Neilan presents James Kirkwood, Marjorie Daw and Wesley Barry in 'Bob Hampton of Placer.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-04
Summary:

Tonight, Coronet Theatre is going to screen 'Bob Hampton of Placer' starring Wesley Barry. The film is produced by Marshall Neilan and is one of the most appealing dramas seen in the colony for quite a long time.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-09 - 1923-08-10
Summary:

Tonight & tomorrow, Wesley Barry in 'Bob Hampton of Placer.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-09 - 1923-08-10
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, Wesley Barry in 'Bob Hampton of Placer.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-09
Summary:

The Star is showing 'Bob Hampton of Placer' today. The title role is taken by James Kirkwood, and another favourite in the picture is Wesley 'Freckles' Barry.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-09
Summary:

Commencing today, Star Theatre is screening 'Bob Hampton of Placer' featuring James Kirkwood and Wesley 'Freckles' Barry. The picture portrays the American frontier life in the old days. General Custer's famous stand against the Indians is one of the most spectacular…