A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-07
Summary:

Delay in transit prevented the Grand from obtaining 'The Flirt' in time for showing last night, and accordingly, it brought forward one of its attractions intended for a later date, 'The Accidental Honeymoon,' featuring Elaine Hammerstein. Miss Hammerstein ranks with the…

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

The big screen of the season, showing for last two days at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Harold Lloyd comedy in 7,000 feet. An apology: more disappointed patrons had to be turned away yesterday than on the opening day of this comedy. Book your seat early to prevent disappointment. Illustration…

103
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-09
Summary:

Harold Lloyd is the most consistent performer in the movies. That's what Bob Sherwood, motion critic of Life, had to say about the comedian who opened last Wednesday at the World Theatre in his seven-reel Pathe comedy, 'Safety Last,' with a crowded house. And a real story with…

104
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-10 - 1923-11-10
Summary:

5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Harold Lloyd's 7,000 feet new style comedy, 'Safety Last!' Come and see the last show today. Illustration included.

105
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-13 - 1923-11-13
Summary:

The Flirt.' Illustration included.

106
Headline: The Grand
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-14 - 1923-11-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, Booth Tarkington's masterpiece, 'The Flirt' with Eileen Percy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-14
Summary:

Booth Tarkington ranks amongst the greatest masters of fiction of the day, and in 'The Flirt,' he has written a story which is a good deal stronger than the name indicates. Film synopsis included.

108
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-15 - 1923-11-15
Summary:

At the Coronet: Tonight till Sunday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, D. W. Griffith presents Richard Barthelmess in 'The Love Flower.' The Star: Tonight till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Hebert Rawlinson and Eileen Percy in 'The Prisoner.' Tonight at the Grand: Last performance of…

109
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-15
Summary:

The Flirt' was received with every sign of appreciation at the Grand last night. A very welcome addition to the programme is Harold Lloyd, in an absurdity entitled 'Get in and Get under [sic].' Lloyd always contrives to be amusing and this present effort is up to his best standard…

110
Headline: At the Grand
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-16 - 1923-11-16
Summary:

Public approval is the best criterion of film merit. That is the reason 'The Flirt' will be held over for one day more. Today is its last day.

111
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-16
Summary:

The Flirt' originally announced for two days only at the Grand, has proved such a popular success that the management will show it for one day longer. Last night, it was enjoyed by a big house and many requests were received to hold it over. It will be shown today only, giving place…

112
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-08 - 1924-02-08
Summary:

Last two days, Harold Lloyd in 'Why Worry?' He touched your heart in 'Grandma's Boy,' he cured your ills in 'Dr. Jack,' you shrieked at 'Safety Last.' Now he'll tickle you pink with his red-hot romance.

113
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-31 - 1924-03-31
Summary:

Beginning Wednesday, 2nd April, Harold Lloyd in 'Safety Last.'

114
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-01 - 1924-04-03
Summary:

Tomorrow, Harold Lloyd in his 7-reel Pathe comedy, 'Safety Last.'

115
Headline: At the World
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-02 - 1924-04-05
Summary:

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th April, Harold Lloyd in 'Safety Last' and Inkwell comedy, 'Trapped.' Admission: 9.15 p.m., $1.50 and $1.00; 5.15 p.m., $1 and 70 cents.

116
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-04 - 1924-04-04
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Harold Lloyd in 'Safety Last.' Picture included.

117
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-05 - 1924-04-05
Summary:

Today, Harold Lloyd in 'Safety Last.' Beginning Sunday 6th inst., Pola Negri in 'Mad Love.'

118
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-04
119
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-02
Summary:

Spectacular scenes, love themes, psychology and an old atmosphere of days gone by – these elements are all in 'A Lady of Quality,' the Universal Jewel production starring Virginia Valli and directed by Hobart Henley, which comes to the World Theatre on Wednesday. This Henley production…

120
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-02 - 1925-02-02
Summary:

Monday and Tuesday, February 2 and 3, the Majurel Co. in a new programme, and Booth Tarkington's great human interest drama, 'Turmoil,' companion film to 'The Flirt.' Prices: 5.30 p.m., circle and stalls, $1.20, pit, 60 cents; 9.15 p.m., $2.00 and $1.00.