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: 1922-06-16
Summary:

The famous Griffith picture 'Way Down East' was surrendered this month to Mr. George Mooser, representative of the United Artists Corporation. It marked the first victory of the United Artists Corporation in the fight being waged against motion picture film piracy. For background…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-13 - 1922-11-13
Summary:

All the productions of the United Artists Film Corporation will be presented at the Coronet, Hongkong and the Pearl, Canton, and at no other theatre in South China. D. W. Griffith's screen masterpiece, 'Way Down East' opens at the Coronet tonight. It will be followed by Douglas…

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Headline: Ring Up 1743
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-11-22 - 1922-11-22
Summary:

Your last chance of seeing 'Way Down East.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-25
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Headline: Bavu
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-21 - 1924-06-28
Summary:

June 21 & 23 Remarks: Teaser ads for the film 'Brass.' The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. June 24 Remarks: Coming to the World tomorrow. June 26 Remarks: The superb cast includes Wallace Beery, Estelle Taylor, Forrest Stanley, Sylvia…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-21 - 1924-06-21
Summary:

Bavu,' a great cast of favourites headed by Estelle Taylor, Forrest Stanley, Sylvia Breamer, Wallace Beery of 'Robin Hood,' Josef Swickard of 'The Four Horsemen' and Martha Mattox.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-24
Summary:

Bavu,' the Universal-Jewel special production which will be shown at the World Theatre tomorrow. The all-star cast includes Wallace Beery, Estelle Taylor, Josef Swickard, Forrest Stanley, Sylvia Breamer, Martha Mattox, Nickolai de Ruiz, Harry Carter, Jack Rollens. Stuart Paton directed them…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-27 - 1924-06-27
Summary:

Bavu,' Universal-Jewel's most exciting mystery thriller ever made, with a great cast of favourites headed by Estelle Taylor, Forrest Stanley, Sylvia Breamer, Wallace Beery of 'Robin Hood,' Josef Swickard of 'The Four Horsemen' and Martha Mattox.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-09
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-12 - 1924-11-15
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'The Mailman' starring Ralph Lewis, Johnnie Walker and a brilliant cast. Special music at usual prices. November 12 Remarks: Small ads on 'The Mailman' only on page 4, 5, 11 & 14. November 12-13 Remarks: On page 3, another ad.…

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Headline: What is BAD?
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-13 - 1924-11-22
Summary:

November 13-14 Remarks: Teaser ads for the film 'Broadway After Dark.' The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. November 17 Remarks: Starting tomorrow at the World Theatre. November 18 Remarks: Showing today at the World Theatre. November 18-12…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-13 - 1924-11-13
Summary:

What is B. A. D.?

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-14 - 1924-11-14
Summary:

See Warner Bros' presentation of 'Broadway After Dark,' with a brilliant cast headed by Adolphe Menjou, Carmel Myers, Anna Q. Nilsson, Willard Louis and Norma Shearer.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-15 - 1924-11-15
Summary:

Don't miss seeing 'The Mailman,' final show today. Coming, Warner Bros. present 'Broadway After Dark.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-15 - 1924-11-15
Summary:

Emory Johnson's giant epic of the screen, 'The Mailman,' starring Ralph Lewis, Johnnie Walker and a big cast. Final performances today. Starting tomorrow, Hoot Gibson in 'Kindled Courage.' A revelation life, 'Broadway After Dark,' featuring Adolphe Menjou,…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-15 - 1924-11-21
Summary:

Warner Brothers presents 'Broadway After Dark,' directed by Monta Bell from the Owen Davis' play, featuring Adolphe Menjou, Norma Shearer, Anna Q. Nilsson, Willard Louis, Carmel Myers and Edward [sic] Burns.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-17 - 1924-11-17
Summary:

Last chance to see Hoot Gibson in 'Kindled Courage,' final show today at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m. Commencing tomorrow, Warner Bros. presents 'Broadway After Dark,' with Adolphe Menjou, Anna Q. Eilson [sic], Norma Shearer, Carmel Myers and others. Today till Saturday at 2.30…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-17 - 1924-11-17
Summary:

B? A? D? That's 'Broadway After Dark.' Starting tomorrow.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-17 - 1924-11-17
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow, 'Broadway After Dark' with Adolphe Menjou, Anna Q. Nilsson, Carmel Myers, Norma Shearer, Willard Louis, Edmund Burns, and a thousand others.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-17 - 1924-11-17
Summary:

Last chance to see Hoot Gibson in 'Kindled Courage.' Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Commencing tomorrow, Warner Bros. present 'Broadway After Dark,' starring Adolphe Menjou, Anna Q. Nilsson, Norma Shearer, Carmel Myers, and a thousand others. Today till Saturday at 2.…