A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-31 - 1922-01-03
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Nazimova in 'The Brat.' Kowloon Theatre, Sunday at 6 and 9.15, Constance Binney in '39 East.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy and British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-10 - 1922-03-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Edith Roberts in 'The Fire Cat.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, final episodes of 'Velvet Fingers' and 1st episodes of 'The White Horseman' featuring Art Acord. Sunday matinee 6 p.m., Dorothy Gish in 'Battling Jane.…

3
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-17 - 1922-03-20
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., 'Madonnas and Men' in 6 parts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Art Acord in 'The White Horseman' episodes 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Sunday matinee 6 p.m. sharp, Dorothy Dalton in 'Hard Boiled.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-24 - 1922-03-25
Summary:

Beginning Friday for 3 nights only, 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Billie Rhodes in 'The Blue Bonnet.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Art Acord in 'The White Horseman' episodes 4 and 5. Sunday matinee 6 p.m. sharp, Charles Ray in 'His Own Home Town.' Usual prices.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-27 - 1922-03-27
Summary:

Today only 5 p.m. sharp and 9.15 p.m., Gaby Delys [sic] and Harry Pilcer in 'Gaby' in 7 reels. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Art Acord in 'The White Horseman' episodes 4 and 5. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-30 - 1922-04-03
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Ivan Abramson presents Vivian Martin in 'Mother Eternal' in 7 reels. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Art Acord in 'The White Horseman' episodes 6 and 7. Sunday matinee 6 p.m., J. Stuart Blackton presents 'Wild Youth.' Usual prices.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-07 - 1922-04-10
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn presents Frank Lloyd's production of 'A Voice in the Dark.' Also Snob [sic] Pollard Comedies. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Art Acord in 'The White Horseman' episodes 8 and 9. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-21 - 1922-04-24
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Gloria Swanson in Cecil B. DeMille's special production, 'For Better, for Worse' in 7 parts. 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., 'The Horseman' [sic] episodes 12 and 13. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. April 22 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on…

9
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-27 - 1922-05-01
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., May McAvoy and Bruce Gordon in 'Forbidden Valley [sic]' in 6 parts. 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., 'The White Horseman' episodes 14 and 15. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. April 27, 28 & 29 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'Forbidden…

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-05 - 1922-05-08
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn presents Mabel Normand in 'The Floor Below' in 6 parts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The White Horseman' episodes 16 and 17. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. May 5 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. On 'The Floor Below,' supported by…

11
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-12 - 1922-05-15
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Gladys Walton in 'Rich Girl, Poor Girl.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., final episode of 'The White Horseman' and 1st episode of 'Do or Die' featuring Eddie Polo. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. May 13 Remarks: Sunday matinee 6 p.m., Wallace…

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-16
Summary:

William Lyon Phelps Lampson, Professor of English Literature at Yale University, was so impressed by the William Fox picturization of 'Les Miserables,' with William Farnum take the leading role, will be shown at the World Theatre.

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-19
Summary:

Les Miserables,' written by Victor Hugo, became a moving picture in which presented by William Fox and starred by William Farnum, will take place for screening in World Theatre.

14
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-19 - 1923-03-22
Summary:

From Wednesday to Saturday at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. sharp, William Farnum as Jean Valjean in Victor Hugo's 'Les Miserables,' a William Fox production. Plot and illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-21
Summary:

Victor Hugo sold the rights of 'Les Miserables' to William Fox and become a screen version which is shown at the World Theatre, starred by William Farnum.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-21 - 1923-03-24
Summary:

From Wednesday to Saturday at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. sharp, William Farnum in 'Les Miserables.' Prices of admission: $1.50 and $1.00. Military and navy in uniforms: half price to stalls only. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, 'White Eagle' episodes 11 and 12; Friday to…

17
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-24
Summary:

A film version of Victor Hugo's 'Les Miserables' is showing at the World Theatre today. William Farnum starred in this William Fox production. Film plot included.

18
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-24 - 1923-03-24
Summary:

Last chance to see 'Les Miserables' today. Commencing Sunday 25th, Bebe Daniels in One Wild Week.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-18 - 1925-04-18
Summary:

Starting Wednesday next, 'Butterfly,' with Laura La Plante, Kenneth Harlan, Ruth Clifford, Norman Kerry, T. Roy Barnes, Margaret Livingston, Freeman Wood and Cesare Gravina, a Clarence Brown production. Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-20 - 1925-04-22
Summary:

Today till Wednesday at 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Rejected Woman,' with Alma Rubens, Conrad Nagel, Wyndham Standing and a brilliant cast. With special musical setting. Coming, Laura La Plante in 'Butterfly,' a Universal super Jewel with an all-star cast. Also Jack Dempsey in '…