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: 1921-09-19
Summary:

Pathe's latest star, Emmy Wehlen, will take the leading role in the special attraction coming to the World Theatre under the title of 'Lifting Shadows.' The run of this famous film begins on Friday next. Henri Ardel is the author of the story.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-21
Summary:

The 'Lifting Shadows' will be screened at the World Theatre from Friday.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-23
Summary:

Variety turns are always welcome in Hongkong and the management of the World Theatre is to be congratulated on their enterprise in introducing this feature into their programme. The classical dancing by Miss Mosolowa and Mr. Gordon. Tonight, the attraction at this theatre is a film entitled…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-23
Summary:

The World Theatre provided screening of 'Lifting Shadow,' starring Emmy Wehlen, Stuart Holmes, Wyndham Standing, Julia Swayne Gordon. The film was produced and directed by Leonce Perret. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-24
Summary:

Lifting Shadows' was shown at the World Theatre, where Emmy Wehlen is starring in. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-27
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-30
Summary:

Lucretia Lombard,' the screen adaptation of the famous novel of the same name by Kathleen Norris, is scheduled for four days run at the World Theatre, commencing tomorrow, with Irene Rich and Monte Blue heading a distinguished cast of players. In casting the players, Director Jack Conway…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-01
Summary:

Lucretia Lombard,' the picture which had the lines from Ann Radcliff's novel 'the Mysteries of Udolpho,' is an adaptation of Kathleen Norris' famous novel, which is showing at the World Theatre today. This is a Warner Brothers classic and a Harry Ranf production co-…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-01
Summary:

World Theatre will be showing a Warner Brothers classic 'Lucretia Lombard' today. The Harry Ranf [sic] production is a screen adaptation of Kathleen Norris's famous novel of the same name. Jack Conway directed the picture and the cast includes Irene Rich and Monte Blue.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-01
Summary:

Fate sits on these dark battlements and frowns… Tells of a nameless deed. These lines which form the motto of Ann Radcliff's novel 'The Mysteries of Udolpho' which thrilled 18th-century readers are very applicable to 'Lucretia Lombard,' the picture showing at the World…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-02
Summary:

The predestination of human events and the inexorable manner in which fate drives humans to carry out her whims is strikingly brought out in the Warner Brothers' new photodrama, 'Lucretia Lombard.' The picture is adapted from Kathleen Norris' famous novel of loveless…

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

Exciting and interesting incidents characterized the filming of the forest fire scenes in the latest Harry Rapf production, 'Lucretia Lombard,' the adaptation of the Kathleen Norris 'bestseller,' starring Irene Rich and Monte Blue. When the fire was actually staged, it took…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-08
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-11
Summary:

The Mailman' is the remarkable combination which is behind the recent successes Emory Johnson has placed on the screen. He was formerly leading man for Mary Pickford, who has no place in the front ranks of the motion picture creating geniuses, attributes all of his phenomenal progress to…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-11
Summary:

World Theatre is screening the Johnson production 'The Mailman.' The film can be compared with other big productions like 'The Third Alarm,' 'In the Name of the Law' and 'Westbound Limited.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-11
Summary:

Author and director, mother and son. This is the remarkable combination which is behind the recent successes Emory Johnson has placed on the screen. The handsome young director, who was formerly leading man for Mary Pickford and has now taken his place in the front rank of motion picture…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-12
Summary:

Congratulating her son, Emory Johnson, the well-known producer and Ralph Lewis, the star, for their brilliant work in 'The Mailman,' released by film booking offices of America and to be shown at the World Theatre tonight. Mrs. Emilie Johnson, the author of the story, asserts that the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-13
Summary:

With steadily interesting attendance of patrons, 'The Mailman,' an F. B. O. attraction, bids fair to break all house records at the World Theatre. The fame of Emory Johnson as a producer of popular pictures has spread far and wide. 'The Mailman' is to remain at the above…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-14
Summary:

Emory Johnson's picture 'The Mailman' is now playing at the World Theatre. The picture starred by Ralph Lewis, Johnnie Walker, Josephine Adair, David Kirby, Taylor Graves, Martha Sleeper and others. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-14
Summary:

Tense drama, written around a dramatic being, the man who delivers mail to hundreds of families every day in the year, is proving to be highly interesting entertainment at the World Theatre, where Emory Johnson's latest F. B. C. [sic] Production, 'The Mailman' is playing. Ralph…