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: 1922-01-17 - 1922-01-23
Summary:

Commencing January 20 for four nights at 9.15 p.m., 'Outside the Law,' starring Priscilla Dean, in 8 parts. Dazzling heroine of 'The Virgin of Stamboul' and Lon Chaney star of 'The Miracle Man' and 'The Penalty.' A Universal-Jewel production. Prices of…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-17 - 1922-01-26
Summary:

Beginning Friday, 20th for 4 nights, 9.15 p.m. performances only, Universal Jewel's 'Outside the Law' starring Priscilla Dean, dazzling heroine of 'The Virgin of Stamboul' and Lon Chaney, star of 'The Miracle Man' and 'The Penalty.' Owing to the great…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-10
Summary:

Occasionally Yours,' a Robertson-Cole super-special starring Lew Cody, will be shown at the World Theatre for a run of four days beginning today. It is adapted to the screen by H. Tipton Steck from a story by Elmer Forst. Besides, Mr. Cody previously appeared in 'The Beloved Cheater…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-07
Summary:

Through a Glass Window,' which was presented at the World Theatre last night, is an excellent show. Little Miss Avoy wins your attention as the plucky little mite. And then there is Raymond Mckee and Fannie Midgely [sic]. All in all, it is a heart interest story which stacks up splendidly…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-27
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening a Benjamin B. Hampton production 'The Killer' which is inspired from Stewart Edward White's novel. The film features Claire Adams, who is famous for her work with little Frankie Lee of 'The Westerners' and 'The Miracle Man.' The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-07
Summary:

Lon Chaney, in a Universal Jewel super-production that comes to a climax when a reproduction of the earthquake of 1906 shakes San Franciso into kindling for the great fire, will be the offering at the World Theatre, entitled as 'The Shock.' The film also starred by Virginia Valli, the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-07
Summary:

Lon Chaney in a Universal-Jewel super-production that comes to a climax when a reproduction of the earthquake of 1906 shakes San Francisco into kindling for the great fire, will be the offering at the World Theatre beginning tomorrow. It is entitled 'The Shock.' The sweetness is…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-19
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening the Universal production 'The Gaiety Girl.' The film is the screen version of I. A. R. Wylie's 'The Inheritors.' The film features Mary Philbin who is famous for her work in productions like 'Merry-Go-Round,' 'Fool's…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-19
Summary:

The romantic love story is the play in which Mary Philbin is at her very best.' This statement, by King Baggot, seems borne out in her three biggest successes of the screen; 'Merry-Go-Round,' 'Fool's Highway,' and her last 'The Gaiety Girl,' Universal…

10
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-06 - 1925-06-11
Summary:

Starting Thursday next, Gilbert E. Gable presents a George D. Baker production, 'Slave of Desire,' adapted from the immortal story by Balzac, with George Walsh, Bessie Love and Carmel Myers, distributed by Goldwyn-Cosmopolitan. Illustration and plot included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-08 - 1925-06-10
Summary:

Today till Wednesday, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox super special production of Zane Grey's famous story, 'The Last Trail' with Maurice Flynn, Eva Novak and Wallace Beery. Also Jack Dempsey in 'Bring Him In,' the sixth of the 'Fight and Win' series. Starting…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-08 - 1925-06-10
Summary:

Today till Wednesday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox super special production, 'The Last Trail,' with Maurice Flynn, Eva Novak, Wallace Beery, etc. Also Jack Dempsey in 'Bring Him In,' the sixth of the 'Fight and Win' series. Staring Thursday, 'Slave of…

13
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-08 - 1925-06-10
Summary:

Today till Wednesday at 5.15 and 9.15, William Fox's super special production of Zane Grey's famous story, 'The Last Trail,' with Maurice Lynn, Eva Novak, Wallace Beery and a brilliant cast. Also Jack Dempsey in 'Bring Him In.' Starting Thursday, a picturization of…

14
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-10 - 1925-06-13
Summary:

Starting tomorrow, 5.15 and 9.15, Goldwyn presents Honoré de Balzac's famous story, 'Slave of Desire' with George Walsh, Bessie Love and Carmel Myers. June 11 & 12 Remarks: Every Thursday to Saturday, Ruth Roland in 'Ruth of the Range.' Every Sunday to Wednesday,…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-10 - 1925-06-12
Summary:

Starting tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the photoplay magnificent, Goldwyn presents Honore de Balzac's famous story, 'Slave of Desire' with George Walsh, Bessie Love and Carmel Myers.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-11 - 1925-06-12
Summary:

Today till Sunday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn presents 'Slave of Desire,' with George Walsh, Bessie Love, Carmel Myers and a great cast, adapted from the great Honore de Balzac's immortal story. Time Table for our 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. shows: every Thursday to Saturday, Ruth…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-11 - 1925-06-11
Summary:

Today till Sunday at 5.15 and 9.15, Gilbert E. Gable presents a George D. Baker production, 'Slave of Desire,' adapted from the immortal story by Balzac, with George Walsh, Bessie Love, Carmel Myers, directed by George D. Baker, distributed by Goldwyn-Cosmopolitan. Illustration…

18
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-11
Summary:

World Theatre announce that they are to show 'The Slave of Desire' from today. It is a wonderful picturization of Honore de Balzac's immortal story 'Magic Skin.' Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-11
Summary:

From today, World Theatre will be screening 'Slave of Desire.' The film is a screen version of Honore de Balzac's story 'Magic Skin.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-11
Summary:

The management of the World Theatre announces that they are going to show a production called 'Slave of Desire' from today. It is a picturization of the great Honore de Balzac's immortal story 'The Ass's Skin.' In 'Slave of Desire,' Balzac plumbed the…