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: 1921-09-30
Summary:

The Symbol of Sacrifice' in eight exciting parts, will be screened for the first time in Hongkong at the World Theatre. The film was produced by The African Film Productions Ltd., and shown by The Middle East Films Ltd.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-03
Summary:

The management of the World Theatre has invited 80 boy scouts and cadets to witness the great production 'The Symbol of Sacrifice' tonight.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-07 - 1921-10-11
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., by arrangement with Broadwest Films, a deluxe sporting drama of the season starring Stewart Rome and Gregory Scott in 'A [sic] Gentleman Rider.' Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m., 'Little Miss Optimist'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Trailed by Three' episodes…

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

World Theatre is screening the film 'The Symbol of Sacrifice.' A double attraction is offered in Russian and Hungarian dance by Mr. and Mrs. Gordan.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-13 - 1921-10-15
Summary:

Matinee 4.30 p.m., Friday 14th, Saturday 15th and Monday 17th, 'The Symbol of Sacrifice' in 8 parts. Owing to the great length of this picture, the show starts at 4.30 p.m. sharp.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-14 - 1921-10-17
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Dustin Farnum in 'The Scarlet Pimpernel.' Matinee 4.30 p.m. sharp, 'The Symbol of Sacrifice'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Trailed by Three' episodes 4th and 5th. Usual price. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. Tel 951.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-06 - 1921-12-07
Summary:

Today till Wednesday at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Douglas Fairbanks in 'Say! Young Fellow.' Kowloon Theatre, for two nights only, commencing at 9.15 sharp, matinee Wednesday 5.45 p.m., 'The Symbol of Sacrifice,' in 3 reels.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-14 - 1922-12-16
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, 14th to 16th December, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck' in 5 parts. Also round one, 'The Leather Pushers.' Prices of admission. 9.15 p.m. show $1.20 and 80 cents; 5.15 p.m. matinee, 70 cents and 50 cents. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Ruth…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-18 - 1922-12-19
Summary:

Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures presents Hector Turnbull drama, 'A Private Scandal' with May McAcoy. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Ruth Clifford and Jack Sherrill in 'The Invisible Ray' episodes 1 and 2. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-20 - 1922-12-22
Summary:

Wednesday to Friday, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Buck Jones in 'Firebrand Trevision.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Ruth Clifford and Jack Sherrill in 'The Invisible Ray' episodes 3 and 4. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-27 - 1922-12-30
Summary:

Wednesday 27th to Saturday 29th December, 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures presents May Miles Minter in 'Sweet Lavender.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Invisible Ray.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-03 - 1923-01-05
Summary:

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Edith Hallor in Jules Eckert Goodman's Just Outside the Door. Also round three, 'The Leather Pushers.' January 3 Remarks: 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Invisible Ray.' January 4 & 5 Remarks: 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Adventures of…

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-06 - 1923-01-09
Summary:

Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Thursday, 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents 'The Carnival Child' in 6 parts. Sunday matinee, 6 p.m., Babe Marie Osborne in 'Voice of Destiny.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe' episodes 1 and 2. Usual prices.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-10 - 1923-01-13
Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday, 10th to 13th January, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lew Cody in 'Occasionally Yours,' a Robertson-Cole super-special in 6 parts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Wednesday to Thursday, 'Invisible Ray' episodes 13, 14 and 15; Friday to Monday, 'The Adventures of Robinson…

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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…