A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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: 1923-12-27
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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-07
Summary:

Lon Chaney, in a Universal Jewel super-production that comes to a climax when a reproduction of the earthquake of 1906 shakes San Franciso into kindling for the great fire, will be the offering at the World Theatre, entitled as 'The Shock.' The film also starred by Virginia Valli, the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-29
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-03
Summary:

An interview of B. P. Schulberg, a young producer, who is responsible for 'The Girl Who Came Back,' which is now playing at the World Theatre. He said that they chose 'The Hero' and 'The Girl Who Came Back' for filming not because they were popular plays but because…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-03
Summary:

What is the secret of the charm of Mary Pickford? What made Ethel Barrymore the delight of American audiences, and Gaby Deslys the idol of Paris? World Theatre is screening the Al Lichtman attraction 'The Girl Who Came Back.' The film is directed by Tom Forman. Film synopsis included…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-05
Summary:

World Theatre is screening the Al Lichtman attraction 'The Girl Who Came Back.' The film is directed by Tom Forman. Mr. Forman was bothered by two of his cast members, Zasu Pitts and Kenneth Harlan, whose work with Constance Talmadge and later in 'Thorns and Orange Blossoms.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-06
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-06
Summary:

The Girl Who Came Back,' Tom Forman's production, is showing for the last time at the World Theatre tonight.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-21
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-23
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening King Vidor's first Goldwyn production 'Three Wise Fools.' The film was adapted from Austin Strong's comedy-drama by King Vidor, who also directed it. The film features Eleanor Boardman who is famous for her role in Rupert Hughes' '…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-24
Summary:

Beginning tomorrow, the World Theatre will be screening the Goldwyn picture entitled 'Three Wise Fools' featuring Claude Gillingwater.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-25
Summary:

The cast which appears in 'Three Wise Fools,' King Vidor's first Goldwyn picture, which is coming to the World Theatre today, is one of those capable casts which have come to be associated with Goldwyn pictures. Eleanor Boardman, who made such a striking success in 'Souls for…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-26
Summary:

Three Wise Fools,' King Vidor's first Goldwyn picture, now showing in the World Theatre. Eleanor Boardman, who made such a striking success in 'Souls for Sale' is the lead actor. She also played in 'Gimme,' Marshall Neilan's 'The Strangers Banquet'…

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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…