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: 1924-01-05 - 1924-01-05
Summary:

Alice Lake in 'Uncharted Seas,' a Metro classic, based on John Fleming Wilson's story, directed by Wesley Ruggles. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-27
Summary:

At the Star Theatre this evening, Wesley Barry will be featured in 'Schooldays.'

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

Wesley Barry's latest picture, 'School Days' which comes to Coronet Theatre will be the upcoming attraction. Film synopsis included.

4
Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-02 - 1924-12-02
Summary:

You will remember and not want to forget Alice Lake in 'The Greater Claim,' a Metro picture, by Izola Forrester and Mann Page, scenario by A. S. Le Vino, directed by Wesley Ruggles, directed by Bayard Veiller. Also Miss Bessie Lester, the popular American comedienne. At 5.15 and 9.15 p…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-04
Summary:

The mothering instinct is the most basic in women.' This is how Alice Lake, Metro's little star, explains the enthusiasm with which she acts in her latest picture, 'The Greater Claim,' showing for the last time today at the Queen's Theatre as the feature attraction.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-01
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is screening the Metro production 'The Greater Claim' featuring Alice Lake for four days. The film is based on Izola Forrester-Mann Page story which is adapted for the screen by Albert Shelby Le Vino and directed by Wesley Ruggles under the personal supervision of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-05
Summary:

Snowbound for eight hours, suffering from exposure and fatigue, members of the Metro company at Flagstaff, Ariz., to picture Arctic scenes for 'Uncharted Seas,' found far more realism than desirable. The company, head by Alice Lake, who is starring in the production the Coronet Theatre…

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

School Days' – could any name convey more for a Wesley Barry picture than this! Everybody who has seen Freckles in his earlier productions can readily imagine how he must fairly revel in this his latest piece which comes to the Coronet Theatre today as the feature attraction for the next…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-01
Summary:

Alice Lake will be seen by local motion picture-goers in 'The Greater Claim,' the Metro special which will have a run of four days, beginning today, at the Queen's Theatre as the feature attraction. In 'The Greater Claim,' adapted from the Izola Forrester-Mann Page story…

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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: 1924-04-17 - 1924-04-17
Summary:

Wesley Barry in 'Heroes of the Street.' Illustration included.

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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.'

13
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-17 - 1924-04-17
Summary:

Today till Sunday, Wesley Barry in 'Heroes of the Street.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-06 - 1924-06-06
Summary:

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Wesley Barry in 'School Days.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-06 - 1924-06-07
Summary:

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Wesley Barry in 'School Days.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-10
Summary:

Bob Hampton of Placer' is the attraction at the Star. The film starred Wesley Barry as the lead.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-27 - 1925-01-27
Summary:

At 5.15 and 9.15, Wesley Barry in 'School Days.' Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-03
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening a comedy entitled 'Rags to Riches' featuring little Wesley Barry.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-03
Summary:

Rags to Riches,' little Wesley Barry's picture will be screened at the Coronet Theatre for the last time.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-15 - 1924-04-15
Summary:

Who is the shadow? Let Wesley Barry show you in 'Heroes of the Street' on Thursday next.