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: 1922-01-05 - 1922-01-09
Summary:

January 6 at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'A Beggar in Purple,' an Edgar-Lewis production from the novel by Andrew Soutar, distributed by Pathe, and Century Comedies, 'Wood Simps.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Diamond Queen,' 1st, 2nd & 3rd epis. Booking at the Theatre.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-05 - 1922-01-09
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'A Beggar in Purple,' also 'Wood Simps.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes of 'The Diamond Queen' featuring Eileen Sedgwick. Booking at the Theatre (Telephone 1337). January 5 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-06 - 1922-01-09
Summary:

Beginning Friday, 6th till Monday, 9th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'A Beggar in Purple,' an Edgar Lewis production, Pathe Distributors. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'The Diamond Queen,' 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Booking at the theatre. Phone 1337.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-06 - 1922-01-06
Summary:

Tonight, a drama of love lost and won, Edgar Lewis Productions presents 'A Beggar in Purple,' from the novel by Andrew Soutar. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-06
Summary:

The World Theatre is going to show the Edgar Lewis-Pathe photoplay, 'A Beggar in Purple.' It will be a four days show commencing from today. The film is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Andrew Soutar. Edgar Lewis's previous success 'Other Men's Shoes'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-06
Summary:

A Beggar in Purple,' an Edgar Lewis-Pathe photoplay, will be the feature attraction at the World Theatre for four days. It is an adaption of the famous novel written by Andrew Soutar. Besides, it will be remembered that 'Other Men's Shoes,' a previous Edgar Lewis success, was…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-06
Summary:

A Beggar in Purple,' the Edgar Lewis-Pathe photography, starring John Hargrave, is showing in the World Theatre today. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-07 - 1922-02-09
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Ethel Clayton with Elliott Dexter and Theodore Robert [sic] in 'The Girl Who Came Back.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, 10 and 11 epis. Of 'Diamond Queen' featuring Eileen Sedgwick. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-07 - 1922-02-09
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Ethel Clayton in the new adaption for the screen of C. M. S. McLellan's 'Leah Kleschna,' 'The Girl Who Came Back.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, 10 and 11 episodes of 'Diamond Queen' featuring Eileen Sedgwick.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-07 - 1922-02-09
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performance, Ethel Clayton, Paramount star in screen version of stage drama, 'The Girl Who Came Back.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Eileen Sedgwick in 'Diamond Queen' 10 and 11 episodes. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-08
Summary:

The World Theatre showed 'The Girl Who Came Back' last night, starring Ethel Clayton, the Paramount star. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-16 - 1923-07-17
Summary:

Mon. 16th & Tue. 17th July at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Lois Wilson in 'Broad Daylight.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Helen Hoemls [sic] in 'The Fatal Fortune,' epis. 1 & 2. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-16 - 1923-07-17
Summary:

Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th July at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lois Wilson supported by Jack Mulhall and Ralph Lewis in 'Broad Daylight.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Helen Holmes in 'The Fatal Fortune' episodes 1 and 2. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-16 - 1923-07-17
Summary:

Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th July at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lois Wilson supported by Jack Mulhall and Ralph Lewis in 'Broad Daylight.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Helen Holmes in 'The Fatal Fortune' episodes 1 and 2. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-18 - 1923-07-21
Summary:

Wed. 18th to Sat. 21st July at 5 & 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Thomas Carrican [sic] in 'Checkers.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Helen Holmes in 'The Fatal Fortune,' epis. 1 & 2. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. July 19-20 Remarks: On page 4, another ad. on…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-18 - 1923-07-21
Summary:

Wednesday 18th to Saturday 21st July at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Thomas Carrigan in 'Checkers' in 7 parts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Helen Holmes in 'The Fatal Fortune' episodes 1 and 2. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-18 - 1923-07-21
Summary:

Wednesday 18th to Saturday 21st July at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Thomas Carrigan in 'Checkers,' a Fox special pictures in 7 parts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Helen Holmes in 'The Fatal Fortune' episodes 1 and 2. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-20
Summary:

A special sporting drama 'Checkers' is now being shown at the World Theatre. This is one of William Fox's productions presenting Thomas Carrigan in the principal role. During the 2.30 and 7.15 p.m performances, the splendid serial film, 'The Fatal Fortune,' will be shown…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-23 - 1923-07-24
Summary:

Mon. 23rd & Tue. 24th July at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., May McAvoy in 'A Home Spun Vamp' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Helen Holmes in 'The Fatal Fortune,' epis. 1 & 2. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-23 - 1923-07-24
Summary:

Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th July at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., May McAvoy in 'A Homespun Vamp.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Helen Holmes in 'The Fatal Fortune' episodes 5 and 6. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.