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: 1913-10-09
Summary:

Six years ago the total number of employees in cinematograph theatres in Great Britain was about 500. They now exceed 125,000. Their weekly wage-bill probably runs into £250,000 or more. The number of people visiting the cinemas per week must be well over eight million. These and many other…

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Headline: The Palisade
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-18
Summary:

Mr. W. M. Barker of Singapore representing the Australasian Films Ltd., is staying in Hongkong to supply the 'Palisade' Cinema with world's pictures. 'The Port of Missing Men' with Arnold Daly in the leading role will be screened. This production is similar to '…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-31 - 1916-10-31
Summary:

Spceial performance by Ambrose & Peggy Barker

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-01 - 1916-11-01
Summary:

Special performance by Ambrose & Peggy Barker; Screening of 'Revue Mad' and 'The Ferocious Murks'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-01
Summary:

Bijou Theatre presented 'Revue Mad.' They brought about graceful singing and dancing performances by Miss Barker. Also, a splendid drama 'The Ferocious Murks' will be screened.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-02 - 1916-11-02
Summary:

Last night of special performance by Ambrose & Peggy Barker; Screening of 'Revue Mad' and 'The Ferocious Murks'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-02
Summary:

Tonight will be last night in which the picture 'The Ferocious Murks' will be shown. At Bijou, Ambrose and Peggy Barker will appear.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-03 - 1916-11-03
Summary:

Tonight by special request of special performance by Ambrose & Peggy Barker; Screening of 'Revue Mad' and 'The Ferocious Murks'

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-04 - 1920-12-04
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., nine reels of 1920 pictures, produced by Goldwyn, written by Rex Beach, directed by Reginald Barker, 'The Brand.' Tonight's programme also includes ‘Snub' Pollard and sunshine summer in 'Shoot at Sight,' and the always interesting Pathe…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-20 - 1922-01-20
Summary:

Written by Granville Barker and Laurence Housman, produced by Maurice Tourneur and starring Marguerite Clark, 'Prunella' is a most unusual picture, it has the quaintest of settings and the daintiest of stories.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-29
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-20
Summary:

The Storm,' a Universal-Jewel special starring House Peters and Virginia Valli, comes to the World Theatre on the 23rd December. It is written by Langdon McCormick, and directed by Reginald Barker, the producer of 'The Old Nest.' Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-21
Summary:

The Storm,' a Universal-Jewel special starring House Peters, and with Virginia Valli, Matt Moore, Josef Swickard and others in support, comes to the World Theatre on Saturday. Langdon McCormick is the man who wrote the stage success, and 'The Storm' is directed by Reginald Barker…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-22
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-23
Summary:

The Storm,' a Universal-Jewel special starring House Peters, Virginia Valli and Matt Moore, will be seen for the first time at the World Theatre today. Langdon McCormick is the man who wrote the stage success, while the film is directed by Reginald Barker. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-06
Summary:

The Storm,' produced on the stage last season by George Broadhurst, is going over to the Star Theatre tomorrow. The picture rights were brought by Carl Laemmle. In turn, Reginald Barker chose House Peters for the leading role, together with Virginia Valli, Matt Moore and Josef Swickard.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-06 - 1923-10-06
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, October 6th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m. daily, Peacock Motion Picture Corporation presents 'Hearts Aflame' in 9 parts, a Metro super production, adapted from Harold Titus' novel, directed by Reginald Barker. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-03
Summary:

Lionel Barrymore in 'The Master Mind' is the attraction at the Queen's Theatre. This is the first of a new series of Barrymore photoplays to be presented by the Associated First National. He is capably supported by such well-known artists as Gypsy O'Brien, Ralph Kellard,…

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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…