A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-15 - 1924-12-16
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15, Georges Carpentier in 'The Wonder Man.' Usual prices. Commencing Wednesday 17th, the biggest boxing show. Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15, a marvelous chapter play with English and Chinese titles, 'Mr. Nobody' (ep 1, 2 and 3).…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-17 - 1924-12-20
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 only, the greatest boxing show ever seen. Prices $2.00, $1.00 and 60 cents. Today and tomorrow at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a marvelous chapter play with English and Chinese titles, 'Mr. Nobody' (ep 1, 2 and 3). December 20 Remarks: Commencing tomorrow at…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-22 - 1924-12-23
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Malvina Longfellow in the eternal poem, 'The Story of the Rosary.' Usual prices. Starting Wednesday next, Jane Novak in 'The Lullaby,' a Chester Bennett's photo dramatic masterpiece. Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-24 - 1924-12-27
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Lullaby' starring Jane Novak and a brilliant cast. No advance of price. Today and tomorrow at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a marvelous chapter play with Chinese titles, 'Mr. Nobody' (episode 4 in 4 parts). December 26 & 27 Remarks:…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-27 - 1924-12-30
Summary:

Sunday 28th to Tuesday 30th December, a drama overwhelming in force, Jack Holt and Hedda Nova in 'The Mask.' Also 'The Portuguese Aviators' Flight to Macao' in 2 reels. December 29 & 30 Remarks: Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a thrilling chapter play with…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-31 - 1925-01-03
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the greatest American picture, Jesse L. Lasky presents 'The Covered Wagon,' a Paramount picture. To be shown simultaneously with the Coronet. Today and tomorrow at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a marvelous chapter play with Chinese titles, 'Mr.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-05 - 1925-01-06
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the latest French super-production, 'The Parisian Rag-Picker,' featuring Nicolai [sic] Koline and Helene Darney, the world-famous screen stars. Usual prices. Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a marvelous chapter play with Chinese…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-07 - 1925-01-10
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Merry-Go-Round,' featuring Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry and a great cast. Today till Saturday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., the latest Chinese super-production 'Two Valiant Brothers' in 10 reels produced by Commercial Press Ltd. Also '…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-21 - 1925-01-23
Summary:

Starting today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15, Lois Weber presents 'The Blot.' Commencing Sunday, William Fox presents 'Over the Hill' [sic]. January 21 & 22 Remarks: Another ad. on page 12. Today and tomorrow only at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Mr. Nobody' (Ep. 16 and…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-04 - 1925-02-07
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Being Respectable' by Grace Flandrau with Marie Prevost, Monte Blue, Louise Fazenda, Irene Rich, Theodore von Eitz and Frank Currier, a Warner Brothers classic of the screen. Added attraction: 'Plus and Minus' (Cameo comedy) and…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-11 - 1925-02-14
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Andree Lafayette in 'Why Get Married?' Also 'Koenigsmark.' February 11 Remarks: Today till Friday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Mr. Nobody' Ep. 19 and 20. Added attraction, Magical Hypnotism (played by a number of skillful…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-21 - 1925-02-26
Summary:

Commencing today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro Pictures Corporation presents Rex Ingram's mammoth production of 'Scaramouche,' founded on the thrilling novel of the French Revolution by Rafael Sabatini with Ramon Novarro, Alice Terry and Lewis Stone. Prices of admission…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-27
Summary:

There's a new screen thrill to be had from Goldwyn's melodramatic thriller, 'A Blind Bargain,' which was seen for the first time in Hongkong at the Queen's Theatre last night. Plot and review included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-27
Summary:

Lon Chaney, the star of 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,' is at his best in the Goldwyn melodrama, 'A Blind Bargain,' which will be the attraction at the Queen's Theatre for four days. Lon Chaney had appeared in 'The Penalty' and 'Ace of Hearts' before.…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-27 - 1925-03-02
Summary:

Friday to Monday, February 27 to March 2 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn Pictures Corporation presents Lon Chaney in 'The [sic] Blind Bargain.' Also Buster Keaton in 'Hard Luck,' 2 parts. Prices of admission: at 5.15, 80 cents, 50 cents and 30 cents; 9.15, $1.20,…

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Headline: Mystery Picture
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-02
Summary:

Lon Chaney, is remarkable in the Goldwyn melodrama, 'A Blind Bargain,' which is now showing at the Queen's Theatre. Tomorrow a new picture, 'The Invisible Fear,' a First National Attraction will be shown and the other half of the programme will contain Vaudeville acts of…