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: 1921-10-15
Summary:

A crowded house at the World Theatre greeted 'The Scarlet Pimpernel' last night when it was shown for the first time. Dustin Farnum takes the main role and supported by Winifred Kingston. Film synopsis included. Pathe's News is shown as usual and there are comedies and other films…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-22
Summary:

The star film at the World Theatre this weekend is a five-part picture entitled 'When a Woman Strikes.' It is a tale of the wild West with a cast including Ben Wilson, Neva Gerber, Rosemary Theby, Murdock MacQuarrie and other film favourite. Film synopsis included. There is the usual…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-26
Summary:

The World Theatre's star film 'The Source' is an interesting picture with a plot staged in a lumber camp. Film synopsis included. Other films shown are the Gaumont Graphic and a very funny comedy. At 5.15, the star film is 'Melting Millions,' and first three episodes of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-16
Summary:

The star film at the World Theatre is a five-part drama entitled 'Betrayed.' Film synopsis included. Other films are the Pathe News and a couple of good comedies. At the matinees, two further episodes of 'King of the Circus,' featuring Eddie Polo, are being screened.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-30
Summary:

Desperate Trails,' is showing at the World Theatre. It is a good picture in every respect, with Harry Carey and Irene Rich in the principal roles. Film synopsis included. The Screen Magazine is shown, also a good comedy. At the matinees at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., two further episodes of '…

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-03 - 1924-04-03
Summary:

Would any woman admit she was 'The Woman Who Fooled Herself'?

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-03 - 1924-04-09
Summary:

The Woman Who Fooled Herself' with May Allison and Robert Ellis. April 5 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-04 - 1924-04-04
Summary:

Do blondes create the most domestic trouble in the tropics?

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-05 - 1924-04-08
Summary:

Teaser ads for the film 'The Woman Who Fooled Herself.' April 5 & 7 Remarks: The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. April 7-8 Remarks: May Allison and Robert Ellis lead the film. April 8 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-05 - 1924-04-05
Summary:

Is it every chorus girl's ambition to marry millions?

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-05 - 1924-04-05
Summary:

If a woman loses her heart, can she keep her head? Or is she only fooling herself?

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-05
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-07 - 1924-04-07
Summary:

Would the woman who fooled herself play with one man's love for another man's game?

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-07 - 1924-04-07
Summary:

Her beauty, grace and utter adorableness set all masculine hearts aflame. But only one man of them all was her game, and though he was her enemy, he won her heart! 'The Woman Who Fooled Herself,' with May Allison and Robert Ellis.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-07
Summary:

The Woman Who Fooled Herself' as interpreted by May Allison in the Edward A. MacManus-Associated Exhibitors feature of that title showing at the World Theatre tomorrow and in which Robert Ellis is co-featured with Miss Allison. The story is an original one written by Charles A. Logue. Film…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-08 - 1924-04-08
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow, 'The Woman Who Fooled Herself,' with May Allison and Robert Ellis. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-08
Summary:

Tomorrow, World Theatre will be screening the Edward A. MacManus-Associated world drama entitled 'The Woman Who Fooled Herself.' The film features May Allison, who being wanted for comic films due to her looks, wanted to prove her capabilities in a drama. The picture was produced in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-08
Summary:

What the disturbance was all about, why, and its outcome is told in 'The Woman Who Fooled Herself,' a romantic drama written by Charles A. Logue, produced in Porto Rico by Edward A. MacManus and presented by Associated Exhibitors at the World Theatre tomorrow with May Allison co-…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-09 - 1924-04-12
Summary:

Beginning Wed. 9th till Sat. 12th at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., May Allison in 'The Woman Who Fooled Herself,' and Felix the Cat in 'Lends a Hand.'