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: 1922-09-08
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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-24 - 1924-01-24
Summary:

There is something particularly appealing about this crook drama. 'The City of Silent Men' featuring Thomas Meighan. And when you have seen it you will acknowledge it to be his best since 'The Miracle Man.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-18 - 1924-02-18
Summary:

Another 'Miracle Man,' Milton Sills in 'The Faith Healer.' Tonight only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-18
Summary:

A film described as a second 'Miracle Man' is 'The Faith Healer,' with Milton Sills, which is on today only at the Star. Tomorrow Griffith's 'One Exciting Night' will be shown.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-18
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening a film described as second 'Miracle Man' entitled 'The Faith Healer' featuring Milton Sills who is quite famous among professional cinema people. Griffith's 'One Exciting Night' is scheduled to follow tomorrow.

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

Would any woman admit she was 'The Woman Who Fooled Herself'?

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-03 - 1924-04-09
Summary:

The Woman Who Fooled Herself' with May Allison and Robert Ellis. April 5 Remarks: Illustration included.

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

Do blondes create the most domestic trouble in the tropics?

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-05 - 1924-04-08
Summary:

Teaser ads for the film 'The Woman Who Fooled Herself.' April 5 & 7 Remarks: The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. April 7-8 Remarks: May Allison and Robert Ellis lead the film. April 8 Remarks: Illustration included.

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

Is it every chorus girl's ambition to marry millions?

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

If a woman loses her heart, can she keep her head? Or is she only fooling herself?

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-05
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-07 - 1924-04-07
Summary:

Would the woman who fooled herself play with one man's love for another man's game?

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-07 - 1924-04-07
Summary:

Her beauty, grace and utter adorableness set all masculine hearts aflame. But only one man of them all was her game, and though he was her enemy, he won her heart! 'The Woman Who Fooled Herself,' with May Allison and Robert Ellis.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-07
Summary:

The Woman Who Fooled Herself' as interpreted by May Allison in the Edward A. MacManus-Associated Exhibitors feature of that title showing at the World Theatre tomorrow and in which Robert Ellis is co-featured with Miss Allison. The story is an original one written by Charles A. Logue. Film…