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: 1919-07-25
Summary:

The fifth and sixth episodes of the serial film 'The Moon Child' will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre at the matinee and 7.15 p.m. performance next Saturday. At night, the production by Thomas Dixon, entitled 'The Fall of a Nation' will be shown for the first time. The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-08
Summary:

Dawn,' one of the Eleanor H. Porter's most widely read novels, is the attraction at the Hongkong Theatre tomorrow. The producer of the film is J. Stuart Blackton, and in it, Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon are starred. Stanley Olmstead adapted the story to the screen. Harry Davenport…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-11 - 1921-11-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'The Foolish Virgin,' by Thomas Dixon [sic], author of 'The Birth of a Nation.' Latest Topical Budget and Comedies. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-11 - 1921-11-14
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'The Foolish Virgin' by Thomas Dixon, author of 'The Birth of a Nation.' Latest Topical Budget and Comedies. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. Tel 951.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-24
Summary:

A moving picture entitled 'Covered Wagon' now appearing in New York has broken the world's record for a continuous run. On January 31, it was appearing at the Criterion Theatre after 47 consecutive weeks and thus had exceeded the best previous record a few years ago by 'The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-23 - 1924-12-23
Summary:

Motion picture triumphs have been reached by such magnificent productions as 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Over the Hill,' 'Humoresque,' 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' A still greater motion picture accomplishment has now been achieved by Chester…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-14 - 1925-02-21
Summary:

Beginning Tuesday, 17th at 5 and 9.15 p.m., 'Koenigsmark.' Picture or illustration included. February 17-19 Remarks: Starting tomorrow at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Hongkong China Sun's first and best production, 'Love Is Dangerous.' February 20 Remarks: Coming, 'Three…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-16 - 1925-02-23
Summary:

The greatest picture of the season 'Koenigsmark' (in 12 reels). See Pierre Benoit's famous novel on the screen. February 17 remarks: Hongkong China Sun's first super production 'Love is Dangerous.' February 20-23 remarks: Starting Sunday, Claire Windsor in Lois…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-19 - 1925-02-19
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5 and 9.15 p.m., 'Koenigsmark' in 12 massive reels. With special music at reasonable prices. Coming, 'Three Wise Fools' directed by King Vidor (a Goldwyn production). Today till Sunday at 2.30 and 9.15, Hongkong China Sun's first super-production…

10
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-20 - 1925-02-21
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5 and 9.15 p.m., 'Koenigsmark' in 12 massive reels. With special music at moderate prices. Starting Sunday, Claire Windsor in Lois Weber's mighty drama, 'What Do Men Want?' Coming, the greatest screen triumph, 'Three Wise Fools.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-21
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-21 - 1925-02-21
Summary:

Starting Wednesday next, Goldwyn presents King Vidor's production, 'Three Wise Fools.' Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-23 - 1925-02-24
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Claire Windsor in Lois Weber's mighty photoplay 'What do Men Want?' (in seven reels). Starting Wednesday, Goldwyn presents King Vidor's production 'Three Wise Fools.' Today till Thursday, Hongkong China Sun's First super production '…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-23 - 1925-02-23
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Claire Windsor in Lois Weber's mighty drama, 'What Do Men Want?' in seven reels. Usual prices. Starting Wednesday next, Goldwyn presents King Vidor's production, 'Three Wise Fools.' Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-23 - 1925-02-23
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, Claire Windsor in Lois Weber's mighty photoplay, 'What Do Men Want?' Commencing Wednesday 25th, 'Three Wise Fools.' Watch for it. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-23
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening King Vidor's first Goldwyn production 'Three Wise Fools.' The film was adapted from Austin Strong's comedy-drama by King Vidor, who also directed it. The film features Eleanor Boardman who is famous for her role in Rupert Hughes' '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-23
Summary:

The cast which appears in 'Three Wise Fools,' King Vidor's first Goldwyn production, which is coming to the World Theatre on Wednesday next, is one of those remarkable casts which have come to be associated with Goldwyn pictures. The film was adapted from Austin Strong's…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-23 - 1925-02-24
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Claire Windsor in Lois Weber's mighty photoplay, 'What Do Men Want?' Usual prices. Starting Wednesday next, Goldwyn presents King Vidor's production, 'Three Wise Fools.' Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m.,…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-24 - 1925-02-28
Summary:

Starting tomorrow, Goldwyn presents the King Vidor production 'Three Wise Fools,' adapted from the play by Austin Strong, staged by Winchell Smith and presented by John Golden. February 25-27 remarks: Today till Thursday, Hongkong China Sun's First super production 'Love is…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-24 - 1925-02-24
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Claire Windsor in Lois Weber's mighty photoplay, 'What Do Men Want?' in 7 reels. Starting tomorrow, Goldwyn presents King Vidor's production, 'Three Wise Fools.' Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Hongkong first and best…