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: 1923-12-31
Summary:

The name of the production is 'In the Name of the Law.' It is now being shown at the World Theatre. Pat O'Hara, the policeman, about whom the plot of 'In the Name of the Law' revolves is just the type of clean-souled, home-loving fellow who patrols the streets of this…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-02
Summary:

In the Name of the Law,' an Emory Johnson production shown for the first time at the World Theatre yesterday. It was produced, directed and starred by Emory Johnson, also with Ralph Lewis, Claire McDowell, Ella Hall and Johnnie Walker. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-02
Summary:

Yesterday, World Theatre screened 'In the Name of Law' which is shown for the first time. The film was made at the request of American Police Authorities.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-04
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening 'Behind the Curtain' for the last time today. Mary Pickford's 'Mary Ain't Guilty' commences its run tomorrow. 'Kean' continues until Thursday at the 2:30 and 7:15 shows. Queen's Theatre, on the other hand, is screening…

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

The Mailman' is the remarkable combination which is behind the recent successes Emory Johnson has placed on the screen. He was formerly leading man for Mary Pickford, who has no place in the front ranks of the motion picture creating geniuses, attributes all of his phenomenal progress to…

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

World Theatre is screening the Johnson production 'The Mailman.' The film can be compared with other big productions like 'The Third Alarm,' 'In the Name of the Law' and 'Westbound Limited.'