A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-16
Summary:

Next week, World Theatre is going to screen French author Victor Hugo's story's film version entitled 'Les Miserables.' The William Fox production featuring William Farnum promises to be original to the great French writer's story.

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Headline: Les Miserables'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-19 - 1923-03-22
Summary:

William Fox presents William Farnum in Victor Hugo's 'Les Miserables.' March 19 Remarks: The ad. didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. March 20-22 Remarks: World Theatre from Wed. to Sat. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-21 - 1923-03-24
Summary:

From Wed. to Sat. at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., William Farnum in 'Les Miserables,' in 8 parts. At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'White Eagle,' Wed. & Thur., epis. 11 & 12; Fri.-Mon., epis. 13 & 14. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-21
Summary:

Beginning from today, World Theatre is going to screen a William Fox production entitled 'Les Miserables' starring William Farnum. Written by French author Victor Hugo, the story depicts the unique features of Paris. The producer has tried his best to make the reproduction historically…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-22
Summary:

Yesterday, World Theatre presented a William Fox production 'Les Miserables.' The realistic drama strongly appeals to the emotions of the audience. The film features William Farnum who leaves nothing undone to perform the role of Jean Valjean in the most realistic manner. The play is…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-24 - 1923-03-24
Summary:

Last chance to see William Farnum in Victor Hugo's 'Les Miserables.' From Sun. 25th, Bebe Daniels in 'One Wild Week.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-27 - 1924-03-01
Summary:

Wed. 27th to Sat. 1st March at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Jane Novak in 'Divorce,' in 6 reels. Also, Pathe's British Gazette showing British Submarine Disaster off Portland & Great London Dock Fire. Admission, 9.15 p.m., $1.5 & $1; 5.15 p.m., $1 & 70 cents. Booking at…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-28 - 1924-05-31
Summary:

Today at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Marie Prevost in Warner Bros' 'The Beautiful and Damned,' Pathe British Gazette and Out of Inkwell Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-04 - 1924-06-07
Summary:

Carmel Myers in 'The Dancer of the Nile,' and Arrival of Capt. D'Oisy at Shanghai. Pathe's British Gazette and Mermaid Comedy.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-18 - 1924-06-21
Summary:

Today to Sat. 21st at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Warner Bros. presents Monte Blue, Marie Prevost, Frank Keenan, Irene Rich, Miss DuPont and Pat O'Malley in 'Brass,' in 9 parts. Also, Pathe British Gazette and Hongkong Topical Film produced by China Sun Motion Picture Co., including The…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-12-21 - 1925-12-21
Summary:

Today only at the Queen's, Viola Dana in 'Crinoline and Romance,' our own Topical and Our Gang in 'High Society.' Today only at the Star, 'The Shepherd King' in 10 reels. At the World, Hall Caine's 'The Christian.'