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: 1924-10-04
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-07
Summary:

Lon Chaney, in a Universal Jewel super-production that comes to a climax when a reproduction of the earthquake of 1906 shakes San Franciso into kindling for the great fire, will be the offering at the World Theatre, entitled as 'The Shock.' The film also starred by Virginia Valli, the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-07
Summary:

Lon Chaney in a Universal-Jewel super-production that comes to a climax when a reproduction of the earthquake of 1906 shakes San Francisco into kindling for the great fire, will be the offering at the World Theatre beginning tomorrow. It is entitled 'The Shock.' The sweetness is…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-08
Summary:

World Theatre will be showing 'The Shock' featuring Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli, today. The cast also includes Christine Mayo, Walter Long, Jack Mower, Henry Barrows and James Wong. The film is directed by Lambert Hillyer.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-09
Summary:

The Shock' is showing at the World Theatre. The picture is starred by Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli. Production details mentioned.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-09
Summary:

World Theatre is showing the Universal City attraction 'The Shock.' The film displays the San Francisco earthquake scene with utmost realism.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-09
Summary:

Universal City officials have declined to explain how the San Francisco earthquake and fire and the actual demolishing of an entire section of the city were obtained as the climax for a picture which is showing at the World Theatre today. The production is 'The Shock,' and those who…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-28
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Headline: Jack Dempsey
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-04
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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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-21
Summary:

Carl Laemmle, president of Universal Pictures, announced at the time he signed Jack Dempsey, the heavy-weight champion of the world, to appear in a special series of ten features titled 'Fight and Win,' for the role of 'tiger' Jack O'Day, created by Gerard Beaumont. The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-25
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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…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-28
Summary:

George Arliss, with Alice Joyce, appear in 'The Green Goddess' which is to be presented at the World Theatre for 5 days. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-28
Summary:

World Theatre begins to screen the Distinctive Pictures Corporation attraction 'The Green Goddess,' for a five days' run. The photodrama features the world famous George Arliss and Alice Joyce.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-29
Summary:

Last night, World Theatre screened 'The Green Goddess.' The photodrama features the world famous George Arliss and Alice Joyce.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-02
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-16