A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-27
Summary:

The [sic] Beloved Villain,' a Realart comedy, comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening. The leading role of the film is played by Wanda Hawley. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-28
Summary:

Her Beloved Villain,' a Realart comedy featuring Wanda Hawley, shows again this evening at the Coronet Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-30
Summary:

This evening the Coronet Theatre gives its last screening of the great fight film showing the contest between Cook and Carpentier in London last month. Meanwhile, the Realart comedy 'Her Beloved Villain,' in which Wanda Hawley plays the leading role, also makes its last appearance at…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-30
Summary:

The great fight film showing how Carpentier defeated Cook in London recently makes its last appearance at the Coronet Theatre this evening, together with 'Her Beloved Villain,' a Realart's comedy featuring Wanda Hawley.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-31
Summary:

The film showing the four rounds of the famous Carpentier Cook fight and Realart's comedy 'Her Beloved Villain' featuring Wanda Hawley, comes to the Kowloon Theatre this evening.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-31
Summary:

The film showing the famous Carpentier-Cook fight, and Realart's comedy 'Her Beloved Villain,' featuring Wanda Hawley, comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-31
Summary:

The film showing four rounds of the famous Carpentier-Cook fight and Realart's delightful comedy 'Her Beloved Villain,' featuring Wanda Hawley, comes to the Kowloon Theatre this evening.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-11
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-01
Summary:

The Scarlet Car' featuring Hert [sic] Rawlinson in this Universal photoplay, will appear on the screen of World Theatre from tomorrow to Tuesday night. The next show will be 'The Flirt.' Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-01
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-01
Summary:

World Theatre is will be screening a Hobart Henley directed film, entitled 'The Flirt,' featuring Eileen Percy, Helen Jerome Eddy and George Nichols who is famous for his performance in 'Human Hearts.' The film gives a detailed view of the American lifestyle with a little…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-01
Summary:

Booth Tarkington's story, 'The Flirt,' is one of the most widely read books and its entertainment value is greatly enhanced by its presentation in screen form. It was made into a magnificent film by the Universal Picture Corporation and will be seen at the World Theatre soon. The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-11
Summary:

The Flirt' which comes to the World Theatre tomorrow as a Universal-Jewel animation of Booth Tarkington's novel, has well been described as 'the story of the folks next door.' The film starred Helen Jerome Eddy, Eileen Percy, George Nichols and Lydia Knott.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-11
Summary:

World Theatre is going to screen a Universal-Jewel production entitled 'The Flirt.' The film exhibits the American lifestyle as written by Booth Tarkington in his book. The cast includes Eileen Percy, Helen Jerome Eddy, George Nichols, Lloyd Whitlock, Edward Hearn, Bert Roach and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-11
Summary:

Booth Tarkington's human drama, 'The Flirt,' which thousands read as a novel and which comes to the World Theatre tomorrow, is a big Universal-Jewel photoplay. The Uppety daughter is 'The Flirt.' Her role is brilliantly played by Eileen Percy. The Sanitary engineer is…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-13
Summary:

The Flirt' will continue at the World Theatre until Saturday night. The Universal-Jewel production is based on Booth Tarkington's story, starring Helen Jerome Eddy, Gov. Nichols and Eileen Percy. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-13
Summary:

The Flirt' commenced its local engagement at the World Theatre last night and runs till Saturday night. It is a cross-section of American life, filmed as a Universal Jewel production with the idea 'to attain and maintain the highest moral and artistic standard.' This type of story…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-15
Summary:

Booth Tarkington's arresting story of life in the small towns of the States, bearing the somewhat misleading title 'The Flirt' will be shown of the last time at the Star tonight. Beginning Thursday, the Star will present the big picture 'Disraeli.' George Arliss, in the…

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Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-16
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post.) It is very gratifying to see Mr. Ray's defence in justice to super-production picture prices for it gives one change to grasp both sides of the argument. Super-production pictures are now practically an every other day affair. To my mind, a super-production…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-05
Summary:

White Hands,' featuring Hobart Bosworth, is proving a popular attraction at the Grand, where it will be shown for the last time tonight. Buster Keaton brings roars of laughter with his comedy 'The Paleface.' Tomorrow Booth Tarkington's story 'The Flirt,' will the…