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: 1921-11-25 - 1921-11-28
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Elsie Ferguson in 'Under the Greenwood Tree.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Dragon's Net' 1st and 2nd episodes, featuring Marie Walcamp. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co., Tel 951.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-30 - 1921-12-05
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bernard Durning in 'Seeds of Vengeance.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Marie Walcamp in 'The Dragon's Net' 3rd and 4th episodes. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co., Tel 951. November 30 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. Illustration included.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-09 - 1921-12-10
Summary:

Friday, 9th to Monday, 12th 5.15 p.m. (except Sunday) and 9.15 p.m., Olive Thomas in 'Love's Prisoner.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, 5 and 6 episodes of 'The Dragon's Net.' Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co., (Tel. 951).

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-12 - 1921-12-12
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Captain E. R. G. R. Evans, C. B. D. S. O., R. N. will tell the story of Captain Scott's Last Antarctic Expedition. H. E. The Governor, Sir R. E. Stubbs, K. C. M. G. will preside. Admission: $2.00, $1.50 and $1.00. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co., (Tel. 951). 5.15 p.m.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-13 - 1921-12-19
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. today, Dorothy Phillips and Margaret Mann in 'Once to Every Woman.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Marie Walcamp in 'The Dragon's Net,' 7 and 8 episodes. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co., (Tel. 951). December 13, 15 & 16 Remarks: On page 5, another ad.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-22 - 1921-12-23
Summary:

Today at 9.15 p.m., 'My Lady's Dress' featuring Gladys Cooper and Malcom [sic] Cherry. 5.15 p.m. matinee, Clara Kimball Young in 'The Foolish Virgin.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 9 and 10 episodes of 'The Dragon's Net.' Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-29 - 1921-12-31
Summary:

5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Universal Jewel presents a big special production, 'The Dumb Girl of Portici' featuring Anna Pavlova in 8 reels. Usual prices. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., final episode of 'The Dragon's Net.' Booking at the Theatre, phone 1337. Sunday's Matinees: Douglas…

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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…

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-08
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-08 - 1924-11-08
Summary:

Commencing Wednesday next, 'The Mailman,' starring Ralph Lewis, Johnnie Walker and a wonderful cast.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-10 - 1924-11-11
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Constance Talmadge in 'The Lesson.' Usual prices. Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Secret Four' (episodes 1, 2 and 3). Commencing Wednesday next, Emory Johnson's epic of the screen, 'The Mailman,…

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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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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-12 - 1924-11-15
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15, Emory Johnson's 'The Mailman.' Special picture, special music at ordinary prices. Today and tomorrow only at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Secret Four' [sic] (Episodes 1, 2 and 3). Also Hongkong fire brigade annual drill.…

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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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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-17 - 1924-11-17
Summary:

Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15, Hoot Gibson in 'Kindled Courage.' Commencing tomorrow, Warner Bros. presents 'Broadway After Dark' with Adolphe Menjou, Anna Q. Nilsson, Norma Shearer, Carmel Myers and others. Today till Saturday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Emory Johnson's…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-18 - 1924-11-22
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15, Warner Bros. presents 'Broadway After Dark,' featuring Adolphe Menjou, Anna Q. Nilsson, Norma Shearer, Carmel Myers, Willard Louis and Edward [sic] Burns. Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15, 'The Mailman,' Emory Johnson's giant…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-17
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-17 - 1925-01-17
Summary:

Starting Wednesday 21st, Johnny Hines in 'Little Johnny Jones,' a Warner Bros. classic of the screen. Picture or illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-04 - 1925-04-16
Summary:

Starting Friday, Warner Bros. presents Johnny Hines in 'Little Johnny Jones,' adapted from George M. Cohan's drama of the stage. Illustration included.