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: 1923-01-03 - 1923-01-05
Summary:

Wed. to Sat. 3rd to 6th January at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Edith Hallor in 'Just Outside the Door,' and Round Three of 'The Leather Pushers.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. January 3 Remarks: On page 4, another ad. on 'Just Outside the Door' only. Illustration…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-06 - 1923-01-09
Summary:

Sat. to Tue. at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents 'The Carnival Child.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. January 6 Remarks: Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., Babe Marie Osborn in 'Voice of Destiny.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe,' epis. 1 and 2.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-10 - 1923-01-13
Summary:

Wed. & Sat. 10th & 13th January at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lew Cody in 'Occasionally Yours,' a Robertson-Cole super-special in 6 parts. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Wed. & Thurs., 'Invisible Ray,' epis. 13, 14 and 15. Fri. to Mon., 'The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-17 - 1923-01-18
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents William Farnum in 'The Joyous Troublemaker,' in 7 parts. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. January 19-20 Remarks: At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 5th & 6th epis. of 'The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-22 - 1923-01-23
Summary:

Today & tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures presents Constance Dinney [sic] in 'Room and Board.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. January 22 Remarks: Mon. at 2.30 only, 5th & 6th epis. of 'The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-31 - 1923-12-03
Summary:

Wed. to Sat. 31st Jan to 3rd Feb at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m, Realart Pictures presents Wanda Hawley in 'The House That Jazz Built.' Fri. to Mon. at 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe,' epis. 7 & 8. Note: On and after 31st January 1923, prices of admission…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-07 - 1923-02-10
Summary:

Wed. 7th to Sat. 10th Feb. at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Ralph Ince in 'Out of the Snows,' in 7 parts. Booking at the Theatre. Price details included. February 9-10 Remarks: 'The Adventurers of Robinson Crusoe' [sic], epis. 9 & 10.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-19 - 1923-02-20
Summary:

Mon. and Tue., 19th and 20th Feb. at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Elaine Hammerstein in 'Whispers' and 'Leather Pushers' Round Five. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Mon. 'Robinson Crusoe,' epis. 11 & 12; Tue. Ruth Roland in 'White Eagle.' Usual prices. Booking at the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-21 - 1923-02-24
Summary:

Today at 5 and 9.15 p.m., Olive Tell in 'A Woman's Business' and 'Leather Pushers' Round Six. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Wed. & Thur. Ruth Roland in 'White Eagle,' epis. 1 and 2; Fri.-Mon. 'Robinson Crusoe,' epis. 12 & 14. February 21 Remarks: On…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-26 - 1923-02-27
Summary:

Mon. and Tue., 25th and 27th [sic] Feb. at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Constance Binney in 'Such a Little Queen' presented by Realart Pictures. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Mon. 'Robinson Crusoe,' epis. 13 & 14; Tue.-Thur. 'White Eagle,' epis. 3 & 4. Usual prices. Booking…

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-28 - 1923-03-03
Summary:

Today till Sat. 3rd Mar. at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures presents Mary Miles Minter in 'Her Winning Way.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Fri.-Mon. 'Robinson Crusoe,' epis. 15 & 16. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-05 - 1923-03-06
Summary:

Mon. and Tue. 5th and 6th at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Robertson-Cole co. presents 'Better Times.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Mon. 'Robinson Crusoe,' epis. 15 & 16; Tue.-Thur., 'White Eagle,' epis. 5 & 6. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-07 - 1923-03-10
Summary:

Wed. 7th to Sat. 10th March at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents William Farnum in 'Wolves of the Night.' Wed. & Thur., 'White Eagle,' epis. 5 & 6; Fri.-Mon. 'Robinson Crusoe,' epis. 17 & 18 (final); Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-12 - 1923-03-13
Summary:

Mon. 12th & Tue. 13th March at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Conway Tearle in 'The Fighter.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Mon. 'Robinson Crusoe,' final epis.; Tue., 'White Eagle,' epis. 7 & 8. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

15
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-21 - 1925-01-23
Summary:

Lois Weber, producer of 'Hypocrites,' 'Shoes,' 'To Please One Woman,' 'The Price of a Good Time,' 'Where are My Children?' 'Too Wise Wives,' presents The Blot. Commencing Sunday, William Fox presents 'Over the Hill.' January…

16
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-01 - 1925-05-08
Summary:

Today till Wednesday 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the famous vaudeville company, 'Floradora' in their newest songs and dances. Also Buddy Messinger in 'Low Bridge.' Today till Friday 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., the latest Chinese super-production 'One Dollar' produced by the British…

17
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-07 - 1925-05-13
Summary:

Starting today, Goldwyn presents Hugo Ballin's production of 'Vanity Fair' by Thackeray, with Mabel Ballin, as Becky Sharp, supported by Hobart Bosworth as Lord Steyne. Illustration included. May 9 Remarks: Today till Monday 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., an interesting comedy made in…

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-07
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening the film version of Thackeray's novel 'Vanity Fair,' for 5 days. This Goldwyn production is directed by Hugo Ballin and features Mabel Ballin. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-09
Summary:

William Makepeace Thackeray's 'Vanity Fair' has been the greatest fiction narrative of its age. Since its first publication in 1848, several plays have been made from this novel, which includes Langdon Mitchell's adaption under the title 'Becky Sharp' which features…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-11
Summary:

Last night, World Theatre screened the film version of Thackeray's novel 'Vanity Fair,' featuring Mabel Ballin. Distributed by Goldwyn, this film was directed by Hugo Ballin. The gripping story that is put up on the screen stays very close to its original source. The film exhibits…