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: 1925-05-16
Summary:

Beginning today, Queen's Theatre will be screening a Metro drama 'The Fatal Hour,' featuring Thomas W. Ross, Wilfred Lytell, Frank Currier and Gladys Coburn. The film is based on a British stage success 'The Marriage of Mayfair' by Cecil Raleigh. Film synopsis included…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-16
Summary:

The Fatal Hour,' a Metro drama of unscrupulous intrigue adventure, will be the feature attraction at the Queen's Theatre. This play is based on the British stage success, 'The Marriages of Mayfair' by Cecil Raleigh. Film synopsis included. The all-star cast includes Thomas W…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-09 - 1925-04-09
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Leavenworth Case' with an all-star cast including Seena Owen, Martha Manfield, Wilfred Lytell and Bradley Barker. Starting Saturday 11th, Elinor Glyn's 'Three Weeks.' Today till Monday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-09 - 1925-04-09
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Leavenworth Case' with an all star cast including Seena Owen, Martha Mansfield, Wilfred Lytell and Bradley Barker. No advance in prices. Starting Saturday, 11th, Elinor Glyn's 'Three Weeks.' Today till Monday, 2.30 and 7.…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-27
Summary:

Star Theatre is screening a Cosmopolitan production 'Heliotrope.' The story is adapted from a story by Richard Washburn Child. The comedy is directed by George D. Baker and released by Paramount. Fred Burton, Wilfred Lytell, Diana Allen and Julia Swayne Gordon play the chief roles.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-04
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is offering its patron an interesting programme. In addition to the short features, it is showing the Selznick Distributing Corporation's picture 'Rupert of Hentzau,' which was adapted from Sir Anthony Hope's novel of the same name. Film synopsis included…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-26 - 1920-05-28
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Wilfred Lucas in 'Jim Bludso,' adapted from the poems by John Hay.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-27
Summary:

If you're tired of just 'movies' and are eager to see a picture that is as delightfully different from the average run of screen entertainment as was 'Humoresque,' then go to the Star Theatre and see 'Heliotrope.' Adapted from a story by Richard Washburn Child…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-08 - 1921-06-10
Summary:

J. Stuart Blackton, the Master of Screencraft, presents 'The Judgment House' [sic] in 6 reels, featuring Wilfred Lucas at usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-26 - 1920-05-28
Summary:

Wilfred Lucas in a brilliant picture play founded on the fine old poem 'Jim Bludso.' Adapted from the poems by the Hon. John Hay Secretary of the State during the McKinley administration.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-08 - 1921-06-10
Summary:

Tonight until Friday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., J. Stuart Blackton presents 'The Judgment House' in 6 reels, featuring Wilfred Lucas. Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-08 - 1921-06-10
Summary:

Tonight until Friday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., J. Stuart Blackton presents 'The Judgment House' in 6 reels, featuring Wilfred Lucas. Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-10
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-19
Summary:

Today, the Metro attraction 'Sherlock Brown' began its short run at the Queen's Theatre. The comedy stars Bert Lytell.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-26 - 1920-05-28
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Wilfred Lucas in a brilliant picture play founded on the fine old poem, 'Jim Bludso,' adapted from the poems by the late Hon. John Hay, secretary of State during the McKinley administration. A Story of a steamboat engineer who braves death so that others may…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-19
Summary:

Sherlock Brown' is a Metro picture with Bert Lytell as the star, which will open for a short run at the Queen's Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-18 - 1924-08-19
Summary:

Bert Lytell and Virginia Valli in 'The Right That Failed.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-18 - 1924-08-19
Summary:

The Right That Failed' in which Bert Lytell and Virginia Valli are the stars.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-18 - 1924-08-19
Summary:

The Right That Failed' with Bert Lytell and Virginia Valli. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-19 - 1924-09-20
Summary:

Conan Doyle's unwritten story, 'Sherlock Brown.' Bert Lytell is the star.