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
6
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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-11 - 1924-02-11
Summary:

Don't fail to see 'Thundering Dawn,' featuring J. Warren Kerrigan, Anna Q. Nilsson and Tom Santschi, the big cast includes Winifred Bryson, Richard Kean, Charles Clary, Winter Hall, Anna May Wong, Edward Burns, Georgia Woodthorpe and others, a Harry Garson production, Universal…

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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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Headline: Milestones'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-10 - 1924-06-14
Summary:

June 10 Remarks: Teaser ads for the film 'Milestone.' The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. June 10 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5, the film is produced by Samuelson Film Co. with the famous British stars, Campbell Gullan, Owen Nares, Winfred […

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-10 - 1924-06-10
Summary:

A super British picture of the year, 'Milestones,' produced by Samuelson Film Co., with the famous British stars, Campbell Gullan, Owen Nares, Winifred Delevanti, Hubert Harben, Isobel Elsom, Ernest Graham, Minna Grey, Mary Lincoln and Esme Hubbard.

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-10 - 1924-06-14
Summary:

A superb British picture of the year, 'Milestones' produced by Samuelson Film Co. with the famous British stars, Campbell Gullan, Owen Nares, Winifred Delevanti, Hubert Harben, Isobel Elson [sic], Ernest Graham, Minna Grey, Mary Lincoln and Esme Hubbard.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-11 - 1924-06-14
Summary:

Wed. 11th to Sat. 14th at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Samuelson presents Campbell Gullan, Owen Nares, Winfred [sic] Delevanti, Hubert Harben, Isobel Elsom, Ernest Graham, Minna Grey, Esme Hubbard and Mary Lincoln, in 'Milestones,' in 9 parts.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-11 - 1924-06-14
Summary:

Wednesday 11th to Saturday 14th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Samuel Son [sic] presents 'Milestones,' a superb British picture in 9 parts with the following famous stars: Campbell Gullan, Winifred Delevanti, Owen Nares, Hubert Harben, Isobel Elsom, Ernest Graham, Mary Lincoln, Minna Grey and…

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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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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-01 - 1924-11-01
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow, 'Behind the Curtain,' with Lucille Ricksen, Johnny [sic] Harron, Winifred Bryson, Charles Clary and others.

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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…