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: 1921-02-15
Summary:

From tomorrow, at the Hongkong Theatre, a well-selected picture has been announced to be screened, 'The Varmint,' in which Jack Pickford takes the leading part. It is a film worth seeing. It consists of five parts and will run until Friday night, when the Louisian trio and Quartette…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-02-15
Summary:

By Right of Purchase' starred by Norma Talmadge is running at the Hongkong Theatre. Film synopsis included. Tomorrow a new programme, a five part play 'Varmint' starring Jack Pickford, and the popular 'Fatty' will be shown. While the famous Louisana Trio and Quartette…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-02-16 - 1921-02-18
Summary:

Jack Pickford in 'The Varmint,' a Paramount picture in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-02-16 - 1921-02-18
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Jack Pickford in 'The Varmint,' a Paramount picture in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-02-16
Summary:

A new programme is billed at Hongkong Theatre, in which Jack Pickford takes the leading role in 'The Varmint.' At the same time, a Paramount picture featuring the popular 'Fatty' in 'Oh! Doctor' will be screened. The Louisiana Trio and Quartette will appear again.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-02-16 - 1921-02-18
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Paramount presents Jack Pickford in 'The Varmint.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-16
Summary:

The famous Griffith picture 'Way Down East' was surrendered this month to Mr. George Mooser, representative of the United Artists Corporation. It marked the first victory of the United Artists Corporation in the fight being waged against motion picture film piracy. For background…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-22
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-29
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-25
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-20 - 1923-04-21
Summary:

And power was given to them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with the hunger, and with the beasts of the earth.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-21 - 1923-04-21
Summary:

Teaser ads for the film 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' Remarks: The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-24 - 1923-04-24
Summary:

Behold, a white horse; and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him; and he went forth conquering and to conquer.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-25 - 1923-04-25
Summary:

And there went out another horse that was red; and power was given to him that sat thereon to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another; and there was given unto him a great sword.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-26 - 1923-04-26
Summary:

Lo, a black horse: and he that sat on him had a pair of balances in his hand.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-27 - 1923-04-27
Summary:

Behold a pale horse; and his name that sat on him was death, and hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-28 - 1923-05-01
Summary:

On Metro's master film, 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' April 28 Remarks: Comment by Henry Arthur Jones included. April 30 Remarks: Comment by Fannie Hurst included. May 1 Remarks: Comment by H. H. Van Loan included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-02 - 1923-05-03
Summary:

The screen version of Vicente Blasco Ibanez's epoch novel took more than six months to complete.'