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: 1923-01-25
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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-05
Summary:

World Theatre is screening the Al Lichtman attraction 'The Girl Who Came Back.' The film is directed by Tom Forman. Mr. Forman was bothered by two of his cast members, Zasu Pitts and Kenneth Harlan, whose work with Constance Talmadge and later in 'Thorns and Orange Blossoms.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-23 - 1924-12-23
Summary:

Motion picture triumphs have been reached by such magnificent productions as 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Over the Hill,' 'Humoresque,' 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' A still greater motion picture accomplishment has now been achieved by Chester…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-18 - 1925-02-19
Summary:

Scaramouche' - ask the next person you meet. February 19 remarks: You haven't forgotten 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' You'll never forget 'Scaramouche.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-17
Summary:

The World Theatre is soon to show 'The Green Goddess' with George Arliss in the part he took in the late William Archer's famous play.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-23 - 1925-04-27
Summary:

Showing today, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a magnificent photodramatization of the famous novel by Kathleen Norris, Carl Laemmle presents 'Butterfly,' starring Laura La Plante, Norman Kerry, Kenneth Harlan, Ruth Clifford and Margaret Livingston. Also Jack Dempsey in 'So This Is Paris,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-25
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-25 - 1925-04-27
Summary:

Today till Monday at 5.15 and 9.15, a magnificent photo-dramatization of Kathleen Norris' novel, 'Butterfly,' with Laura La Plante, Norman Kerry, Ruth Clifford, Kenneth Harlan and others. Also Jack Dempsey in 'So This Is Paris.' April 25 Remarks: Starting Tuesday, '…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-25 - 1925-04-28
Summary:

Starting Tuesday next, George Arliss with Alice Joyce, Harry T. Morey and David Powell in 'The Green Goddess,' a Distinctive's production, distributed by Goldwyn-Cosmopolitan. Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-27 - 1925-05-02
Summary:

Today till Saturday, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., George Arliss with Alice Joyce in Distinctive Productions' 'The Green Goddess,' with Harry T. Morey and David Powell, distributed by Goldwyn Cosmopolitan. With special musical setting. Picture or illustration included. April 29 Remarks:…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-27 - 1925-04-27
Summary:

George Arliss, the world's foremost character actor is coming in 'The Green Goddess.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-27 - 1925-04-27
Summary:

Starting tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., George Arliss with Alice Joyce and a cast of screen celebrities in 'The Green Goddess' in 10 reels. Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., an interesting super-Jewel, 'Butterfly,' with a brilliant cast headed by Laura La Plante, Norman…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-27 - 1925-04-27
Summary:

Last chance to see, a magnificient drama of Norris' famous novel, 'Butterfly,' a Universal super Jewel in 8 reels, starring Laura La Plante, Norman Kerry, Ruth Clifford and Kenneth Harlan. Also Jack Dempsey in 'So This Is Paris,' the 4th of the 'Fight and Win'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-27
Summary:

The Green Goddess,' starring George Arliss, Alice Joyce, David Powell and Harry T. Morey, will be shown at the World Theatre for 5 days beginning tomorrow. The producer is Mr. Olcott. Plot and production summary included.

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Headline: The World
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-27
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening the Distinctive Pictures Corporation attraction 'The Green Goddess,' for five days. The photodrama features the world famous George Arliss who plays the role of the rajah of Rukh. The film is a melodramatic success for the star.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-27
Summary:

In 'The Green Goddess,' the superb photodrama which will be presented by Distinctive Pictures Corporation at the World Theatre for five days, beginning tomorrow, the patrons of this house will have the opportunity of seeing the greatest stage and screen actor of the generation – George…