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: 1921-11-11 - 1921-11-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'The Foolish Virgin' by Thomas Dixon, a picture for every girl who expects to marry and for the man who is to marry her. Also latest Topical Budget and comedies. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. (Tel. 951.)

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-06 - 1922-12-08
Summary:

Wednesday 6th to Saturday 9th December at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pearl White in 'A Mountain Woman' in 7 parts. Also Topical Budget 581. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Hurricane Hutch.' Wednesday 6th to Thursday 7th, episodes 13 and 14; Friday 8th to Sunday 10th, episode 15 (final). Prices…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-19 - 1923-03-19
Summary:

William Fox presents William Farnum in 'Les Miserables.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-19
Summary:

William Farnum will be seen at the World Theatre, in a screen dramatization of Victor Hugo's immortal story 'Les Miserables.' It is a production under the Fox Film Corporation. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-20 - 1923-03-20
Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday, 4 days only, 5 and 9 p.m. sharp, William Fox presents William Farnum in Victor Hugo's 'Les Miserables.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-21 - 1923-03-24
Summary:

From Wednesday to Saturday, four days only at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. sharp, William Farnum in 'Les Miserables' in 8 parts. Prices of admission: $1.50 and $1.00. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, 'White Eagle' episodes 11 and 12; Friday to Monday, 'White Eagle'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-21 - 1923-03-22
Summary:

William Fox presents William Farnum in 'Les Miserables,' Victor Hugo's story. From Wednesday to Saturday at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. sharp. Prices: $1.50 and $1.00. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-21
Summary:

Les Miserable,' Victor Hugo's masterpiece, a screen version of which William Fox presents at the World Theatre today, has been called by leading literary lights of the world, 'The Gospel of the Poor.' William Farnum takes the title role in the film. Film synopsis included.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-22
Summary:

Les Miserable,' a Victor Hugo's masterpiece, the screen version of which William Fox presents was shown at the World Theatre last night. The leading role is taken by William Farnum. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-24 - 1923-03-24
Summary:

Final showing today of 'Les Miserables.' Commencing Sunday 25th, Bebe Daniels in 'One Wild Week.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-24
Summary:

William Farnum bows himself out of the World Theatre tonight with the final performance of the Fox super-production 'Les Miserables.' This is the last chance to see the drama of Victor Hugo.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-11
Summary:

All of a Sudden Norma' is now showing at the World Theatre. Film synopsis included. In addition, the Topical Budget is interesting and 'The Dodger,' in which Bill West figures in the principal role, closes the programme.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-14 - 1924-06-14
Summary:

Is your wedding ring 'Brass'?

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-16 - 1924-06-16
Summary:

A wonderful cast, Monte Blue, Marie Prevost, Frank Keenan, Irene Rich, Harry Myers, Helen Ferguson, Miss DuPont and Pat O'Malley in Warner Bros. classic of the screen, 'Brass.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-16
Summary:

To the movie patrons of this Colony comes the announcement that 'Brass,' a screen adaptation of the powerful novel of the same name by Charles G. Norris, will be shown here at the World Theatre. The novel discusses marriage and divorce from all angles. The transposition of the story to…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-17 - 1924-06-17
Summary:

Is your wedding ring 'Brass'? You will see in this production a play so big, so beautiful, an analytic story of why marriages are unhappy, so keen, so powerful, with acting so wonderful that you will place 'Brass' among the very finest films ever offered in Hongkong. It is…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-17 - 1924-06-17
Summary:

See the vital and human photodrama, 'Brass.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-18 - 1924-06-18
Summary:

Hongkong Topical Film: the Dragon Boat Festival, the annual inspection of police, unveiling of the photo of the late governor R. G. Macdonell and the Vital and human photodrama. Also 'Brass.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-18 - 1924-06-21
Summary:

Today to Saturday 21st at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Warner Bros. presents Monte Blue, Marie Prevost, Frank Keenan, Irene Rich, Miss DuPont and Pat O'Malley in the starling photoplay of super-power on marriage and divorce, 'Brass' in 9 parts. Also Pathe British Gazette. Admission: 9…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-18 - 1924-06-19
Summary:

Today, 'Brass' with a wonderful cast headed by Monte Blue and Marie Prevost. Picture included.