A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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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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: 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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-17 - 1925-01-17
Summary:

Starting Wednesday 21st, Johnny Hines in 'Little Johnny Jones,' a Warner Bros. classic of the screen. Picture or illustration included.

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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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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-04 - 1925-04-16
Summary:

Starting Friday, Warner Bros. presents Johnny Hines in 'Little Johnny Jones,' adapted from George M. Cohan's drama of the stage. Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-09 - 1925-04-14
Summary:

Starting Saturday, 11th, Elinor Glyn's 'Three Weeks,' a Goldwyn picture with Conrad Nagel and Aileen Pringle, directed by Alan Crosland, scenario by Elinor Glyn, continuity by Carey Wilson and June Mathis. With special musical setting. Illustration included. April 11 Remarks: Ad.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-11 - 1925-04-14
Summary:

Today till Tuesday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Elinor Glyn's novel, 'Three Weeks,' with Conrad Nagel, Aileen Pringle and a great cast. With special musical setting. April 11 Remarks: Today till Monday at 2.30 and 7.15, the latest and best Chinese production, 'The Mystery of…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-13 - 1925-04-14
Summary:

The most discussed picture of the screen, Elinor Glyn's immortal romance, 'Three Weeks,' a Goldwyn picture. Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Starting Wednesday next, a Warner Bros. classic of the screen, Johnny Hines in 'Little Johnny Jones.' Illustration…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-13 - 1925-04-13
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Elinor Glyn's 'Three Weeks' with Conrad Nagel, Aileen Pringle and others. Starting Wednesday next, Johnny Hines in 'Little Johnny Jones,' a Warner Brothers feature in seven reels.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-15 - 1925-04-18
Summary:

Today till Saturday, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a Warner Brothers classic of the screen, Johnny Hines in 'Little Johnny Jones' based on the dramatic co-musical composition by George M. Cohan. With special musical setting. Today only, 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Elinor Glyn's 'Three Weeks.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-15 - 1925-04-16
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a Warner Bros. classic of the screen, Johnny Hines in 'Little Johnny Jones,' based on the dramatic co-musical composition by George M. Cohan. With special musical setting. Today only at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Elinor Glyn's world-famous love…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-15 - 1925-04-16
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Johnny Hines in 'Little Johnny Jones,' a Warner Bros. classic of the screen in 7 reels. With special musical setting. Picture included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-15 - 1925-04-18
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a Warner Brother classic of the screen, Johnny Hines in 'Little Johnny Jones.' With special musical setting. Today only at 2.30 and 7.15, Elinor Glyn's 'Three Weeks.' April 17 & 18 Remarks: Starting Sunday, Alma Rubens and…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-17 - 1925-04-17
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Johnny Hines in 'Little Johnny Jones,' a Warner Brothers classic of the screen. Starting Sunday, Conrad Nagel and Alma Rubens in 'The Rejected Woman.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-17 - 1925-04-17
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Johnny Hines in 'Little Johnny Jones,' a Warner Brothers classic in seven reels. Starting Sunday, Alma Rubens and Conrad Nagel in 'The Rejected Woman.' Today till Sunday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., the latest and most interesting…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-18 - 1925-04-18
Summary:

Starting tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Distinctive Pictures Corporation presents 'The Rejected Woman,' with Alma Rubens, Conrad Nagel and Wyndham Standing, directed by Albert Parker, from the story by John Lynch, distributed by Goldwyn-Cosmopolitan. Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Johnny…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-18 - 1925-04-18
Summary:

Last chance to see Johnny Hines in 'Little Johnny Jones.' Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Starting Sunday, 'The Rejected Woman' with Alma Rubens, Conrad Nagel, Wyndham Standing and a brilliant cast. Today till Tuesday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., the great Chinese super-…

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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,…