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: 1923-10-06
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-10
Summary:

A great treat is in store for lovers of Dickens at the World Theatre from tomorrow till next Saturday when William Fox presents 'A Tale of Two Cities.' William Farnum assumes the double role. It is a photoplay of great impressiveness and a full cast of artists who stand high in their…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-13
Summary:

For the last time Dickens masterpiece, 'A Tale of Two Cities,' will be shown at the World Theatre on Sunday next at 1.30 p.m. And at 6 p.m. the famous Hoot Gibson, in 'Dead Game' will be screened. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-13
Summary:

Chas. Dickens' masterpiece 'A Tale of Two Cities,' featuring the popular William Farnum (in dual roles) will be shown for the last time, on Sunday, when the admission fee will be specially reduced in the case of children. At 6 p.m., a Western romance 'Dead Game,'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-03
Summary:

Our Mutual Friend' is one of the biggest attraction at the World Theatre. This is a Dicken's story better than 'A Tale of Two Cities.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-03
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening 'Our Mutual Friend.' Having a more absorbing plot, this Dickens' story promises to be better than 'A Tale of Two Cities.' The picture was produced in England and the cast is filled with English actors.

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Headline: The Last Trail'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-30
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Headline: The Last Trail'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-06
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-06
Summary:

Tomorrow, World Theatre will be screening a William Fox production 'The Last Trail' which exhibits the devastating capacity of floods. The film is directed by Emmett J. Flynn who invested in a costly enterprise to film the spectacular scenes of flooding which was set in California.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-06
Summary:

The Last Trail' is a William Fox super-special attraction, which was adapted from the novel of that name by Zane Grey. It will be showing at the World Theatre. To create the startling incident of flooding which constitutes the big climax of the Fox picture, the director, Emmett J. Flynn,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-08
Summary:

William Fox, who presented last night, at the World Theatre, for the first time here, Zane Grey's story 'The Last Trail,' has given us, as a special production. Who that saw William Farnum in 'Riders of the Purple Sage,' The Rainbow Trail,' The Last of the Duanes…