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: 1910-11-02
Summary:

An exhibition has been held in the art gallery on the Kingston-on-Thames Public Library of the books, lantern slides and apparatus of the late Mr. Eadweard Muybridge. He had 48 cameras arranged and electrically connected that he was able to take a perfect record of an animal's movements. He…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-13
Summary:

The Scarlett Pimpernel,' a William Fox picture, will be shown at the World Theatre on Friday. The film starring Winifred Kingston.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-15
Summary:

A crowded house at the World Theatre greeted 'The Scarlet Pimpernel' last night when it was shown for the first time. Dustin Farnum takes the main role and supported by Winifred Kingston. Film synopsis included. Pathe's News is shown as usual and there are comedies and other films…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-17
Summary:

Scarlet Pimpernel,' from Baroness Orczy's novel, was shown on the screen at the World Theatre. Dustin Farnum and Winifred Kingston take the main roles in the film. Film synopsis included. Pathe News and two good comedies are also in the programme.

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Headline: Flickers
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-26
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-23
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-14
Summary:

A kinematograph camera with ears and a projector with a living voice is now nearly perfected by Mr. A. W. Kingston, the clever photographer who is working for British Productions. The film 'The Field of Honour' has been mentioned. Roughly, the mechanism consists of a semi-telephonic…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-13
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening a Universal-Jewel attraction entitled 'Thundering Dawn' featuring Anna Q. Nilsson, Winifred Bryson and J. Warren Kerrigan, who today is reaching new heights of success.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-11
Summary:

The play 'Milestones' by Arnold Bennett and Edward Knoblock, was first produced by Frank Vernon under the direction of Messrs Vedremie and Eadie at the Royal Theatre, London, March 5, 1912. The present screen version is offered masterly by Samuelson Film Manufacturing Co. Ltd (an all…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-21
Summary:

For one night only, Star Theatre will be screening the British film 'Milestones,' based on the play of the same name by Arnold Bennett and Edward Knoblock. 'Milestones' was first produced by Frank Vernon under the direction of Messrs. Vedrenne and Eadie at the Royal Theatre,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-21
Summary:

Showing for one night only at the Star Theatre this evening, by special request, is the British film 'Milestones,' based on the play of the same name by Arnold Bennett and Edward Knoblock. 'Milestones' was first produced by Frank Vernon under the director Messrs. Vedrenne and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-05
Summary:

The Law Forbids,' by Universal, based on Bernard McConville's story, is showing today at the Queen's Theatre. The cast includes Baby Peggy, whose first picture 'The Darling of New York,' was so widely acclaimed. Her parents in this picture are Elinor Fair, remembered for…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-05
Summary:

Baby Peggy, known to filmdom as 'The Baby Bernhardt,' stands today as one of the most important factors in box office success. Her second big production, 'The Law Forbids,' a Jewel deluxe, equally well cast, comes today to the Queen's Theatre. Her pictures possibilities…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-06
Summary:

The Law Forbids,' Baby Peggy's second Universal production, opened last night at the Queen's Theatre. The notable cast was assembled by Jess Robins, director of the picture, to portray the varied roles in the story, which was written by Bernard McConville. Robert Ellis and Elinor…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-08
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is screening the Universal production 'The Law Forbids' featuring Baby Peggy. The cast also includes Robert Ellis, William Welsh, Elinor Fair, Winifred Bryson, Hayden Stevenson, Joseph Dowling and Eva Thatcher. The film is directed by Jess Robbins.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-08
Summary:

News of the day was the inspiring motive for 'The Law Forbids,' new Universal-Jewel feature starring Baby Peggy, playing at the Queen's Theatre. For it was the news accounts of 'trial separations' among several notable couples in American society that gave the idea of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-17
Summary:

New York, Nov. 21 – Rudolph Valentino, screen actor, confirmed the report of Mrs. Richard Hudnut that her daughter, Mrs. Winifred Hudnut Valentino, had instituted suit for divorce in Paris. Valentino said he will depart for Paris to hasten his wife's action, begun several months ago, and to…