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: 1923-11-10
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-17
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-21
Summary:

World Theatre is screening an all-star Universal picture, entitled 'The Midnight Guest,' featuring Mahlon Hamilton, Clyde Fillmore and Grace Darmond. George Archainbaud directed the film. The story was written by Rupert Julian, the director of 'Merry-Go-Round.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-21
Summary:

Three players well cast add to the strength of 'The Midnight Guest,' the Universal all-star attraction which opened at the World Theatre last night. Mahlon Hamiton as the cynic, Clyde Fillmore as the optimist and Grace Darmond as the woman of the story are the three principal players.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-17
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-31
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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-22
Summary:

World Theatre is screening 'The Night Message,' today. The film is directed by P. P. Sheehan and is based on one of his own stories. P. P. Sheehan is famous for his success with the Hugo work 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame.'

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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: 1925-03-07
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-14
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-19
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening the Universal production 'The Gaiety Girl.' The film is the screen version of I. A. R. Wylie's 'The Inheritors.' The film features Mary Philbin who is famous for her work in productions like 'Merry-Go-Round,' 'Fool's…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-19
Summary:

The romantic love story is the play in which Mary Philbin is at her very best.' This statement, by King Baggot, seems borne out in her three biggest successes of the screen; 'Merry-Go-Round,' 'Fool's Highway,' and her last 'The Gaiety Girl,' Universal…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-30
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-01
Summary:

One of the greatest mystery plays was 'The Rear Car,' by Edward Rose. The Play ran for a long period at the Majestic Theatre in Los Angeles with Richard Bennett in the role of 'crime deflector.' Many were of the opinion that it was the best mystery play since 'The Bat.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-01
Summary:

One of the greatest mystery plays of the year was 'The Rear Car,' by Edward Rose. The play ran for a long period at the Majestic Theatre in Los Angeles with Richard Bennett in the role of 'crime deflector.' Many were of the opinion that it was the best mystery play since…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-02
Summary:

Red Lights' will be shown at the World Theatre tomorrow. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-02
Summary:

Tomorrow, World Theatre will be showing Goldwyn's 'Red Lights.' The picture was directed by Clarence G. Badger and adapted from the Edward Rose play, 'The Rear Car.' The cast includes Raymond Griffith and Marie Prevost who play the roles of ‘crime deflector' and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-02
Summary:

A great mystery photoplay of unusual type is Goldwyn's 'Red Lights,' which will be shown at the World Theatre tomorrow, directed by Clarence G. Badger from Edward Rose's play, 'The Rear Car,' in which Richard Bennett and Taylor Homes were starred. Film synopsis…