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: 1907-07-23
Summary:

The Cinematograph entertainment in Weismann's Cafe attracted many people. The machine was an excellent one and showed the moving pictures with steadiness and brilliancy. The comic films were extremely amusing, the 'Electric Belt' in particular being screamingly funny. The '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-08-22
Summary:

The exhibition of cinematograph pictures being given nightly at the Cafe Weismann rooms continues to attract large audiences. Great delight is manifested in the comic pictures, in particular, whilst the more serious ones evoke great interest. The management is continually procuring new pictures…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-09-25
Summary:

Tonight only a special series of pictures will be shown at Weismann's Rooms. The programme will include 'A Slave's Love,' 'The Servant Hypnotist,' 'The Maniac Juggler,' 'The Dancing Swine,' 'The Nurse's Strike,' ' The Red…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-10-19
Summary:

Cinematograph Pathe at Weismann's Rooms will put on a new set of pictures, include 'A Pair of Boots Please,' 'Cock Fighting in Seville,' 'Private Atkins minds the Baby,' 'The Fortune,' 'A Tragic Moment,' 'A Daring Maid,' 'The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-15
Summary:

A crowded house at the World Theatre greeted 'The Scarlet Pimpernel' last night when it was shown for the first time. Dustin Farnum takes the main role and supported by Winifred Kingston. Film synopsis included. Pathe's News is shown as usual and there are comedies and other films…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-22
Summary:

The star film at the World Theatre this weekend is a five-part picture entitled 'When a Woman Strikes.' It is a tale of the wild West with a cast including Ben Wilson, Neva Gerber, Rosemary Theby, Murdock MacQuarrie and other film favourite. Film synopsis included. There is the usual…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-26
Summary:

The World Theatre's star film 'The Source' is an interesting picture with a plot staged in a lumber camp. Film synopsis included. Other films shown are the Gaumont Graphic and a very funny comedy. At 5.15, the star film is 'Melting Millions,' and first three episodes of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-16
Summary:

The star film at the World Theatre is a five-part drama entitled 'Betrayed.' Film synopsis included. Other films are the Pathe News and a couple of good comedies. At the matinees, two further episodes of 'King of the Circus,' featuring Eddie Polo, are being screened.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-30
Summary:

Desperate Trails,' is showing at the World Theatre. It is a good picture in every respect, with Harry Carey and Irene Rich in the principal roles. Film synopsis included. The Screen Magazine is shown, also a good comedy. At the matinees at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., two further episodes of '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-01
Summary:

The Scarlet Car' featuring Hert [sic] Rawlinson in this Universal photoplay, will appear on the screen of World Theatre from tomorrow to Tuesday night. The next show will be 'The Flirt.' Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-01
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-01
Summary:

World Theatre is will be screening a Hobart Henley directed film, entitled 'The Flirt,' featuring Eileen Percy, Helen Jerome Eddy and George Nichols who is famous for his performance in 'Human Hearts.' The film gives a detailed view of the American lifestyle with a little…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-01
Summary:

Booth Tarkington's story, 'The Flirt,' is one of the most widely read books and its entertainment value is greatly enhanced by its presentation in screen form. It was made into a magnificent film by the Universal Picture Corporation and will be seen at the World Theatre soon. The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-11
Summary:

The Flirt' which comes to the World Theatre tomorrow as a Universal-Jewel animation of Booth Tarkington's novel, has well been described as 'the story of the folks next door.' The film starred Helen Jerome Eddy, Eileen Percy, George Nichols and Lydia Knott.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-11
Summary:

World Theatre is going to screen a Universal-Jewel production entitled 'The Flirt.' The film exhibits the American lifestyle as written by Booth Tarkington in his book. The cast includes Eileen Percy, Helen Jerome Eddy, George Nichols, Lloyd Whitlock, Edward Hearn, Bert Roach and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-11
Summary:

Booth Tarkington's human drama, 'The Flirt,' which thousands read as a novel and which comes to the World Theatre tomorrow, is a big Universal-Jewel photoplay. The Uppety daughter is 'The Flirt.' Her role is brilliantly played by Eileen Percy. The Sanitary engineer is…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-13
Summary:

The Flirt' will continue at the World Theatre until Saturday night. The Universal-Jewel production is based on Booth Tarkington's story, starring Helen Jerome Eddy, Gov. Nichols and Eileen Percy. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-13
Summary:

The Flirt' commenced its local engagement at the World Theatre last night and runs till Saturday night. It is a cross-section of American life, filmed as a Universal Jewel production with the idea 'to attain and maintain the highest moral and artistic standard.' This type of story…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-30
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-01
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening a Universal super-Jewel production 'A Lady of Quality' starring Hobart Henley, from next Wednesday. Hobart Henley is famous for his directing films like 'The Flame of Life' and 'The Flirt.'