A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-01 - 1918-10-03
Summary:

1st, 2nd and 3rd October, 9.15 performance, the distinguished Universal favourite Hobart Bosworth in that dramatic masterpiece, 'Colorado,' by the eminent dramatist, Augustus Thomas, author of 'In Mizzoura,' 'The Embassy Ball,' 'Arizona,' 'The Meddler…

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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-03 - 1919-01-06
Summary:

January 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th, 7.15 and 9.15 performance, 'Mystery of the Double Cross,' episodes 11 and 12. Also 'The Two Trunks,' another comic picture, and Annals of the War No. 4 (interesting events of the European war).

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-28 - 1921-07-30
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in Sir A. W. Pinero's 'Mind the Paint Girl.'

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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-28 - 1921-07-28
Summary:

A First National attraction, Sir Arthur Wing Pinero's famous stage play, 'Mind the Paint Girl' with Anita Stewart. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-28
Summary:

A programme is promised at The Empire, described by Hongkong Amusements Ltd., a local film made by Pathe's cameraman at the time of the inauguration of Dr. Sun Yat Sen, 'The Sleepy Head.' Other films include 'Mind the Paint Girl.' Anita Stewart, who pleased everybody…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-21 - 1922-03-22
Summary:

He believed that the young man was making love to his wife. What did he do? See Frank Mayo in his latest feature, 'Colorado.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-21 - 1922-03-23
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., 'Colorado,' a Universal special attraction, starring Frank Mayo. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four,' episodes 4th and 5th. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-21
Summary:

Colorado,' in which Frank Mayo has had the leading role, is to be screened at the World Theatre. Film synopsis included.

9
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-29 - 1924-08-30
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, 'Itching Palms.' Coming, Virginia Valli and Milton Sills in 'A Lady of Quality.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-01 - 1924-09-01
Summary:

Sunday 31st August to Tuesday 2nd September at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. (Sunday matinee at 6 p.m.), Clara Kimball Young in 'Straight from Paris.' Usual prices. Commencing Wednesday next, Virginia Valli in 'A Lady of Quality.' Watch for it.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-01 - 1924-09-01
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Clara Kimball Young in 'Straight from Paris.' Commencing Wednesday 3rd, Virginia Valli in 'A Lady of Quality,' with Milton Sills, a Universal Hobart Henley production. Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-02 - 1924-09-02
Summary:

Commencing Wednesday 3rd, 'A Lady of Quality' starring Virginia Valli with Milton Sills and a tremendous supporting cast, a Hobart Henley production.

13
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-02 - 1924-09-02
Summary:

Last chance to see Clara Kimball Young in 'Straight from Paris.' Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Also 'Itching Palms' and 'Oregon Trail' episodes 9 and 10 at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. Commencing tomorrow, Virginia Valli in 'A Lady of Quality.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-02
Summary:

Spectacular scenes, love themes, psychology and an old atmosphere of days gone by – these elements are all in 'A Lady of Quality,' the Universal Jewel production starring Virginia Valli and directed by Hobart Henley, which comes to the World Theatre on Wednesday. This Henley production…

15
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-03 - 1924-09-03
Summary:

The cinema sensation of the screen is here! Virginia Valli in 'A Lady of Quality' with Milton Sills and a tremendous supporting cast. Wednesday 3rd to Saturday 6th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Also 'Itching Palms' and 'Oregon Trail' episodes 9 and 10 at 2.15 and 7.00 p.m.…

16
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-03 - 1924-09-03
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Virginia Valli in 'A Lady of Quality' with Milton Sills and a tremendous supporting cast, directed by Hobart Henley.

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-03
Summary:

What the Countess did and what were the consequences form the climax of one of the most gripping and dramatic stories ever told on the screen, 'A Lady of Quality,' by Frances Hodgson Burnett in which Virginia Valli is starring at the World Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-04 - 1924-09-05
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'A Lady of Quality,' a magnificent production of F. H. Burnett's glorious romance starring Virginia Valli with Milton Sills and a tremendous supporting cast.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-04 - 1924-09-04
Summary:

The cinema sensation of the screen is here! Virginia Valli in 'A Lady of Quality' with Milton Sills and a tremendous supporting cast. Wednesday 3rd to Saturday 6th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Also 'Itching Palms' and 'Oregon Trail' episodes 9 and 10 at 2.15 and 7.00 p.m.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-05 - 1924-09-06
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, Virginia Valli in 'A Lady of Quality.'