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: 1922-04-06
Summary:

World Theatre is going to screen 'A Voice in The Dark,' a Goldwyn picture. The film will be screened for four nights, commencing Friday 7th. It is a Frank Lloyd production.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-10
Summary:

World Theatre continues to screen the Goldwyn film entitled 'A Voice in the Dark.' The film is directed by Frank Lloyd and the cast includes Ramsey Wallace, Irene Rich, Alice Hollister, Alan Hale, Ora Carew, Alec Francis and James Neill. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-08
Summary:

From today up to Saturday, the 11th, a drama will be shown at the World Theatre, entitled 'Two Weeks With Pay.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-10
Summary:

World Theatre is screening 'Two Weeks With Pay' featuring Miss Daniels.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-16
Summary:

Next week, World Theatre is going to screen French author Victor Hugo's story's film version entitled 'Les Miserables.' The William Fox production featuring William Farnum promises to be original to the great French writer's story.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-21
Summary:

Beginning from today, World Theatre is going to screen a William Fox production entitled 'Les Miserables' starring William Farnum. Written by French author Victor Hugo, the story depicts the unique features of Paris. The producer has tried his best to make the reproduction historically…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-22
Summary:

Yesterday, World Theatre presented a William Fox production 'Les Miserables.' The realistic drama strongly appeals to the emotions of the audience. The film features William Farnum who leaves nothing undone to perform the role of Jean Valjean in the most realistic manner. The play is…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-27
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening a Benjamin B. Hampton production 'The Killer' which is inspired from Stewart Edward White's novel. The film features Claire Adams, who is famous for her work with little Frankie Lee of 'The Westerners' and 'The Miracle Man.' The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-19
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening the Universal production 'The Gaiety Girl.' The film is the screen version of I. A. R. Wylie's 'The Inheritors.' The film features Mary Philbin who is famous for her work in productions like 'Merry-Go-Round,' 'Fool's…