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: 1923-03-16
Summary:

Next week, World Theatre is going to screen French author Victor Hugo's story's film version entitled 'Les Miserables.' The William Fox production featuring William Farnum promises to be original to the great French writer's story.

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Headline: Les Miserables'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-19 - 1923-03-22
Summary:

William Fox presents William Farnum in Victor Hugo's 'Les Miserables.' March 19 Remarks: The ad. didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. March 20-22 Remarks: World Theatre from Wed. to Sat. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-21 - 1923-03-24
Summary:

From Wed. to Sat. at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., William Farnum in 'Les Miserables,' in 8 parts. At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'White Eagle,' Wed. & Thur., epis. 11 & 12; Fri.-Mon., epis. 13 & 14. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-21
Summary:

Beginning from today, World Theatre is going to screen a William Fox production entitled 'Les Miserables' starring William Farnum. Written by French author Victor Hugo, the story depicts the unique features of Paris. The producer has tried his best to make the reproduction historically…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-22
Summary:

Yesterday, World Theatre presented a William Fox production 'Les Miserables.' The realistic drama strongly appeals to the emotions of the audience. The film features William Farnum who leaves nothing undone to perform the role of Jean Valjean in the most realistic manner. The play is…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-24 - 1923-03-24
Summary:

Last chance to see William Farnum in Victor Hugo's 'Les Miserables.' From Sun. 25th, Bebe Daniels in 'One Wild Week.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-15 - 1923-05-16
Summary:

Tue. 15th and Wed. 16th May at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lewis J. Seiznick [sic] presents Willard Mack's 'Valley of Doubt.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Francis Ford & Ella Hall in 'The Great Reward,' epis. 1 & 2. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. May 16 Remarks: On…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-17 - 1923-05-19
Summary:

Thur. 17th and Sat. 19th May at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Wanda Hawley in 'Too Much Wife.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'The Great Reward,' epis. 1 & 2. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. May 17-19 Remarks: On page 4, another ad. on 'Too Much Wife' only. Film plot…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-21 - 1923-05-21
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures presents Bebe Daniels in 'The Speed Girl.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Francis Ford & Ella Hall in 'The Great Reward,' epis. 3 & 4. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-22 - 1923-05-23
Summary:

Tue. 22nd and Wed. 23rd May at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Pearl White in 'Beyond Price.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'The Great Reward,' Tue. epis. 3 & 4; Wed. epis. 5 & 6. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-24 - 1923-05-26
Summary:

Thur. 24th and Sat. 26th May at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pauline Frederick in 'The Mistress of Shenstone.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Francis Ford & Ella Hall in 'The Great Reward,' epis. 5 & 6. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-29 - 1923-05-30
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., May McAvoy in 'A Virginia Courtship.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Francis Ford & Ella Hall in 'The Great Reward,' epis. 7 & 8. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-31 - 1923-06-02
Summary:

Thur. 31st May and Sat. 2nd June at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., R. C. Pictures Corporation presents 'A Wife's Awakening.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Francis Ford & Ella Hall in 'The Great Reward,' epis. 9 & 10. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-04 - 1923-06-04
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Buck Jones in 'Get Your Man.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'The Great Reward,' epis. 11 & 12. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-05 - 1923-06-06
Summary:

Tue. 5th & Wed. 6th June at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Robertson-Cole presents Billie Rhodes in 'The Girl of My Dreams.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'The Great Reward,' epis. 11 & 12. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-07 - 1923-06-09
Summary:

Thur. 7th to Sat. 9th June at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents William Farnum in 'The Conqueror.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'The Great Reward,' Thur. epis. 11 & 12; Fri. & Sat. epis 13 & 14. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-11 - 1923-06-11
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Robertson-Colf [sic] presents H. D. [sic] Warner in 'A Fugitive from Matrimony.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'The Great Reward,' epis. 13 & 14. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-04
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening 'Behind the Curtain' for the last time today. Mary Pickford's 'Mary Ain't Guilty' commences its run tomorrow. 'Kean' continues until Thursday at the 2:30 and 7:15 shows. Queen's Theatre, on the other hand, is screening…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-12-21 - 1925-12-21
Summary:

Today only at the Queen's, Viola Dana in 'Crinoline and Romance,' our own Topical and Our Gang in 'High Society.' Today only at the Star, 'The Shepherd King' in 10 reels. At the World, Hall Caine's 'The Christian.'