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: 1924-10-18
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-22
Summary:

Ivan Mozukin, one of the world' greatest dramatic actors is presented in the play, 'The Man of Her Dreams,' which is scheduled for four days' run at the World Theatre. Nathalia Lesienko [sic] is the world famous actress. She will be welcomed by critics and movie fans.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-23
Summary:

The artistic European production, 'The Man of Her Dreams,' running on the screen of the World Theatre, is a beautiful drama supported by two great dramatists – Ivan Mozukin and Nathalia Lesienko [sic]. The public demand acting and story and refuse to patronize a play either on stage or…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-25
Summary:

The Man of Her Dreams' has attracted crowds at the World Theatre. The stars in this drama, Mozukin and Lesienko, put their hearts into the acting, and every movement carries their souls in it. Today will be its last show.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-27
Summary:

The man of her dreams' is the picture that has attracted big crowds at the World Theatre during the weekend. The stars are Mozukin and Lesienko, who put their heart into the acting.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-30
Summary:

Alexandre Dumas' masterwork 'Kean' was masterfully picturized and produced on the screens in Europe and America. Hongkong has now the opportunity of seeing it reproduced at the World Theatre. With the two great dramatic stars, Mozukin and Lesienko, this picture has received much…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-22
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-24
Summary:

World Theatre is screening 'The Martyr Queen' starring Diana Karenne, the beauty of the court of Versailles, along with fine costumes are exhibited in the picture. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-25
Summary:

Without doubt Diana Karenne, the European screen artist, in one of the finest actresses that the cinema art has produced, and in her hands the part of Marie Antoinette pulsates with a vividness seldom visualized in the film world. The actress has the assistance of a notable producer, for the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-27
Summary:

World Theatre screened 'The Martyr Queen' starring Diana Karenne who has impersonated Marie Antoinette with great exactions. The film will be shown for the last time tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-28
Summary:

The Martyr Queen' has met with great success during its run at the World Theatre during the last three days. The ill-fated Marie Antoinette was played by Diana Karenne.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-28
Summary:

The Martyr Queen' has met with success in its run at the World Theatre during the last three days. It is a picture of the ill-fated Marie Antoinette, played by Diana Kerenne [sic]. Enacting a role of heavy exactions, the star succeeds in registering almost the entire gamut of emotions in a…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-21
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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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-25
Summary:

The cast which appears in 'Three Wise Fools,' King Vidor's first Goldwyn picture, which is coming to the World Theatre today, is one of those capable casts which have come to be associated with Goldwyn pictures. Eleanor Boardman, who made such a striking success in 'Souls for…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-25
Summary:

The cast which appears in 'Three Wise Fools,' King Vidor's first Goldwyn picture, which is coming to the World Theatre today, is one of those capable casts which have come to be associated with Goldwyn picture. The film was adapted from Austin Strong's comedy-drama by King…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-26
Summary:

Three Wise Fools,' King Vidor's first Goldwyn picture, now showing in the World Theatre. Eleanor Boardman, who made such a striking success in 'Souls for Sale' is the lead actor. She also played in 'Gimme,' Marshall Neilan's 'The Strangers Banquet'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-17
Summary:

The World Theatre is soon to show 'The Green Goddess' with George Arliss in the part he took in the late William Archer's famous play.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-25