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: 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: 1924-12-24
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening 'The Lullaby' today. The film features Jane Novak and Robert Anderson. Chester Bennett is the director and the producer of the latest F. B. O. Production.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-26
Summary:

World Theatre screened the Chester Bennett production 'The Lullaby.' The film features Jane Novak, Robert Anderson and Fred Malatesta. The screening is decorated by fine musical performances by the orchestra. Chester Bennett is also the composer of such fine music. The cast also…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-26
Summary:

World Theatre is screening an F. O. B. attraction 'The Lullaby.' The picture is scheduled to remain for today only. The film features Miss Novak.

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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…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-14
Summary:

Beginning tomorrow, World Theatre will be screening a Warner Brothers Classic 'Little Johnny Jones' featuring Johnny Hines. The film is adapted from the famous play of the same name written by George M. Cohan. The supporting cast includes Windham [sic] Standing, Margaret Seddon, Robert…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-17
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening a Warner Brothers classic 'Little Johnny Jones,' for two more days. The film is a screen version of George M. Cohan's play and features Johnny Hines.