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: 1917-02-12
Summary:

Crammed houses have again been the rule at the Victoria Theatre over the weekend. The Pathe Gazette, the war pictures and 'Wiffles' Escape' were all first-class stuff and quite up to Messrs. Pathe's usual form. Two more episodes of 'The Iron Claw' were shown, and…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-05
Summary:

Mr. Ray, the manager of the Coronet has a knack for pleasing his patrons by selecting 'The Desert Man' to screen and have been drawing a bumper house for the past few days. The film was starred by William S. Hart. An Essanay Comedy featuring Charlie Chaplin is also being screened.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-09
Summary:

A great attraction tonight at the Victoria Theatre will be a sensational fire dance by Miss Phyllis Faye, the well-known Australian danseuse and artist. Miss Faye has made a great name in Australia by this and other feats and tonight she should earn additional laurels. In addition to the fire…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-13
Summary:

Seven Years Bad Luck,' a Robertson-Cole production featuring Max Linder, will be shown at the World Theatre from today till Saturday. Another special feature in the programme at the World Theatre is 'The Leather Pushers' written by H. C. Witwer. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-14
Summary:

Frank Mayo, and his supporting players were in the screen drama entitled 'Dr. Jim' which will be shown at the World Theatre this weekend. The film directed by William Worthington, written by Eugene B. Lewis based on the original story of Stuart Paton. Other than this, the programme…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-15
Summary:

A Universal special 'Dr. Jim,' in which Frank Mayo and Herbert Heyes take the leading roles, will be shown at the World Theatre from this evening to Saturday next. The supporting members of the cast include Claire Windsor. Screen Magazine will give some very interesting scenes and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-08
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-20
Summary:

At the World Theatre 'The New Leather Pushers [sic]' will be shown on Thursday, the 21st inst. In this, Kid Roberts is seen winning new fistic laurels in his battle for fame, wealth and the one girl. As in the other stories of this series, Reginald Denny, popular virile Universal…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-21
Summary:

The Leather Pushers,' a Universal Jewel Colliers production starring Reginald Denny is being shown at the World Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-08
Summary:

If 'thy father' is not worthy of honour, is it a sin to turn against him? This is the problem that faced the heroine of 'Tillie,' a new Mary Miles Minter Realart film which opens at the World Theatre for four days. 'Tillie' is an Alice Eyton adaptation of the novel…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-30
Summary:

What is likely to happen at any moment to a victim of 'shell-shock' is illustrated in the Universal picture 'Shootin' for Love,' now showing at the World Theatre. Hoot Gibson is the star. Film plot included. Another attraction for the local boxers is 'Leather…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-01
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-16
Summary:

The hero of George Barr McCutcheon's romantic novel, 'The Prisoner,' formerly titled 'Castle Craneycrow,' felt about as much for the girl's new solitaire as the prizefight manager in H. C. Witwer's 'The Leather Pushers,' who regarded engagement…

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Headline: Cinema Chatter
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-24
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-16
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-03
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-24
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-09
Summary:

This evening the chief attraction is a fine open-air Western film called 'The Ramblin' Kid,' in which that engaging young cowboy Hoot Gibson plays the leading role as a restless soul ever seeking adventures. Coupled with 'The Rambling Kid' is another picture called…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-11
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-24
Summary:

Reginald Denny makes another appearance at the Coronet Theatre tomorrow in the boxing episode of 'The Leather Pushers.' It is likely that the pulse will beat a little faster as a result of seeing 'The Reckless Age.' Today is the last showing of 'The Count,' '…