A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-09
Summary:

The Heart Line,' a photodramatic version of Gelett Burgess' famous novel, starring Lean Baird at the World Theatre tonight. The film presented by Arthur F. Beck through Pathe. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-09
Summary:

The Heart Line,' starring Leah Baird at the World Theatre today, is a sincere effort on the part of its producers, the Leah Baird Film Corporation Inc., to expose those who use a divine gift for fraudulent purposes. The picturization of Gelett Burgess' novel is not an argument for or…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-11
Summary:

Lean Baird shows 'The Heart Line' of Fancy Gray in the photodrama of Gelette Burgess novel of the same name showing today at the World Theatre. The supporting cast included Jerome Patrick, Frederick Vroom, Ruth Sinclair, Mrs. Charles C. Craig, little Ben Alexander. Frederick A. Thomdon…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-11
Summary:

World Theatre is screening 'The Heart Line' starring Leah Baird. The fascinating, tense and vivid story of romance and mystery is adopted from Gelett Burgess' novel and is told in the atmosphere of 'Bohemia.' The mystery concerns itself with the locating of a boy who is…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-11
Summary:

The Heart Line,' presented at the World Theatre for the first time yesterday with Leah Baird starred, scored a decisive hit. It is an intelligent picturization of Gelett Burgess' daringly frank novel. Film plot included. The cast includes Jerome Patrick, Ruth Sinclair, Frederick Vroom…

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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