A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-18
Summary:

Chicago, Nov. 14 – Athletics and entertainment are encouraged by the governor of the prison and the State Board of Control, to arouse the interest and spirit of the men under detention. Moving pictures are shown several evenings a week at the Anamosa Prison, and the governor says that these and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-19
Summary:

William Farnum will be seen at the World Theatre, in a screen dramatization of Victor Hugo's immortal story 'Les Miserables.' It is a production under the Fox Film Corporation. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-21
Summary:

Les Miserable,' Victor Hugo's masterpiece, a screen version of which William Fox presents at the World Theatre today, has been called by leading literary lights of the world, 'The Gospel of the Poor.' William Farnum takes the title role in the film. Film synopsis included.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-22
Summary:

Les Miserable,' a Victor Hugo's masterpiece, the screen version of which William Fox presents was shown at the World Theatre last night. The leading role is taken by William Farnum. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-24
Summary:

William Farnum bows himself out of the World Theatre tonight with the final performance of the Fox super-production 'Les Miserables.' This is the last chance to see the drama of Victor Hugo.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-29
Summary:

This is another masterwork of Alex. Dumas, showing at the World today, known all over the world. It is a dramatic tale relating the life and unhappy ending of Edmund Kean, whom the critics and public alike, hailed not only as Britain's foremost actor of that period, but as one of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-30
Summary:

Alexandre Dumas' masterwork 'Kean' was masterfully picturized and produced on the screens in Europe and America. Hongkong has now the opportunity of seeing it reproduced at the World Theatre. With the two great dramatic stars, Mozukin and Lesienko, this picture has received much…