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: 1924-08-30
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-22
Summary:

The man who adapted and supervised 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' the biggest picture in the history of the screen, now following his signal success with the Hugo work, P. P. Sheehan, the famous novelist, was restrained at Universal City as a director. His first picture, 'The Night…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-22
Summary:

The man who adapted and supervised 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,' is now a producer in his own right. Following his signal success with the Hugo work, P. P. Sheehan, the novelist, was retained at Universal City as a director. His first picture, 'The Night Message,' adapted…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-18
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-22
Summary:

Ivan Mozukin, one of the world' greatest dramatic actors is presented in the play, 'The Man of Her Dreams,' which is scheduled for four days' run at the World Theatre. Nathalia Lesienko [sic] is the world famous actress. She will be welcomed by critics and movie fans.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-23
Summary:

The artistic European production, 'The Man of Her Dreams,' running on the screen of the World Theatre, is a beautiful drama supported by two great dramatists – Ivan Mozukin and Nathalia Lesienko [sic]. The public demand acting and story and refuse to patronize a play either on stage or…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-25
Summary:

The Man of Her Dreams' has attracted crowds at the World Theatre. The stars in this drama, Mozukin and Lesienko, put their hearts into the acting, and every movement carries their souls in it. Today will be its last show.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-27
Summary:

The man of her dreams' is the picture that has attracted big crowds at the World Theatre during the weekend. The stars are Mozukin and Lesienko, who put their heart into the acting.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-30
Summary:

Alexandre Dumas' masterwork 'Kean' was masterfully picturized and produced on the screens in Europe and America. Hongkong has now the opportunity of seeing it reproduced at the World Theatre. With the two great dramatic stars, Mozukin and Lesienko, this picture has received much…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-08
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-11
Summary:

The Mailman' is the remarkable combination which is behind the recent successes Emory Johnson has placed on the screen. He was formerly leading man for Mary Pickford, who has no place in the front ranks of the motion picture creating geniuses, attributes all of his phenomenal progress to…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-11
Summary:

Author and director, mother and son. This is the remarkable combination which is behind the recent successes Emory Johnson has placed on the screen. The handsome young director, who was formerly leading man for Mary Pickford and has now taken his place in the front rank of motion picture…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-12
Summary:

Congratulating her son, Emory Johnson, the well-known producer and Ralph Lewis, the star, for their brilliant work in 'The Mailman,' released by film booking offices of America and to be shown at the World Theatre tonight. Mrs. Emilie Johnson, the author of the story, asserts that the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-13
Summary:

With steadily interesting attendance of patrons, 'The Mailman,' an F. B. O. attraction, bids fair to break all house records at the World Theatre. The fame of Emory Johnson as a producer of popular pictures has spread far and wide. 'The Mailman' is to remain at the above…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-14
Summary:

Emory Johnson's picture 'The Mailman' is now playing at the World Theatre. The picture starred by Ralph Lewis, Johnnie Walker, Josephine Adair, David Kirby, Taylor Graves, Martha Sleeper and others. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-14
Summary:

Tense drama, written around a dramatic being, the man who delivers mail to hundreds of families every day in the year, is proving to be highly interesting entertainment at the World Theatre, where Emory Johnson's latest F. B. C. [sic] Production, 'The Mailman' is playing. Ralph…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-17
Summary:

The World Theatre is soon to show 'The Green Goddess' with George Arliss in the part he took in the late William Archer's famous play.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-25
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-27
Summary:

The Green Goddess,' starring George Arliss, Alice Joyce, David Powell and Harry T. Morey, will be shown at the World Theatre for 5 days beginning tomorrow. The producer is Mr. Olcott. Plot and production summary included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-27
Summary:

In 'The Green Goddess,' the superb photodrama which will be presented by Distinctive Pictures Corporation at the World Theatre for five days, beginning tomorrow, the patrons of this house will have the opportunity of seeing the greatest stage and screen actor of the generation – George…