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: 1922-03-29 - 1922-04-03
Summary:

Watch for further announcement. Film plot included. The ad didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from later ads. March 30 Remarks: Screening at the World Theatre. The film is presented by Ivan Abramson. Illustration of Vivian Martin included. April 1 Remarks: At 5.15 p.m. and 9.…

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

Watch the opening day. Ivan Abramson presents Vivian Martin in his Broadway success, 'Mother Eternal.' Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-30 - 1922-04-03
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Ivan Abramson presents Vivian Martin in 'Mother Eternal' in 7 reels. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Art Acord in 'The White Horseman' episodes 6 and 7. Sunday matinee 6 p.m., J. Stuart Blackton presents 'Wild Youth.' Usual prices.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-31 - 1922-04-03
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Ivan Abramson presents Vivian Martin in 'Mother Eternal,' in 7 reels. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Art Acord in 'The White Horseman,' 6 and 7 epis. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. April 1 & 3 Remarks: Sunday matinee at 6 p.m…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-31 - 1922-04-03
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Ivan Abramson presents Vivian Martin, supported by an all-star cast, in 'Mother Eternal' in 7 reels. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Art Acord in 'The White Horseman' episodes 6 and 7. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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

World Theatre is beginning to show the Ivan Abramson's Broadway film 'Mother Eternal' from tonight. The film features Vivian Martin. Film synopsis is included.

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

Mother Eternal,' starring Vivian Martin, is going to be shown at the World Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-03 - 1922-04-03
Summary:

See Ivan Abramson's 'Mother Eternal' with Vivian Martin, the greatest film drama of the decade now playing at the World Theatre, for the last time positively and draw your own conclusions. Don't miss to see it. Picture included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-03
Summary:

Mother Eternal' will be last shown at the World Theatre tonight. Besides, 'The Hope Chest,' featuring Dorothy Gish, will be screened tomorrow. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-03
Summary:

Mother Eternal,' a picture vividly portraying the power of a mother's love, with Vivian Martin in the leading role, will be screened at the World Theatre tonight for the last time. Tomorrow comes a new Paramount picture 'The Hope Chest,' a story of a poor girl who married the…

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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: 1922-12-22
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-29
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-25
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-20 - 1923-04-21
Summary:

And power was given to them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with the hunger, and with the beasts of the earth.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-21 - 1923-04-21
Summary:

Teaser ads for the film 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' Remarks: The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-24 - 1923-04-24
Summary:

Behold, a white horse; and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him; and he went forth conquering and to conquer.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-25 - 1923-04-25
Summary:

And there went out another horse that was red; and power was given to him that sat thereon to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another; and there was given unto him a great sword.