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: 1924-08-30
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-22
Summary:

The man who adapted and supervised 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' the biggest picture in the history of the screen, now following his signal success with the Hugo work, P. P. Sheehan, the famous novelist, was restrained at Universal City as a director. His first picture, 'The Night…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-22
Summary:

The man who adapted and supervised 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,' is now a producer in his own right. Following his signal success with the Hugo work, P. P. Sheehan, the novelist, was retained at Universal City as a director. His first picture, 'The Night Message,' adapted…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-01 - 1924-11-08
Summary:

Commencing Wednesday, 5th November, Mary Pickford in 'Mary Ain't Guilty.' November 3 Remarks: Another ad. on page 9. Also 'Leather Pushers' (Round 24). Today and tomorrow only, an all-star cast in 'Behind the Curtain.' November 3 & 4 Remarks: Today till…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-07 - 1924-11-07
Summary:

Mary Pickford in 'Mary Ain't Guilty.' Also new round of 'Leather Pushers.' Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Today till Sunday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Behind the Curtain' and Eddie Polo in 'Secret Four' (1st episodes). Usual prices.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-08 - 1924-11-08
Summary:

Last chance to see Mary Pickford in 'Mary Ain't Guilty.' Also new round of 'Leather Pushers.' Final show today. Today and tomorrow at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Behind the Curtain.' Also Eddie Polo in 'The Secret Four' (first episode) and the 'Hongkong…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-10 - 1924-11-10
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Constance Talmadge in 'The Lesson' and the 'Hongkong Fire Brigade Annual Drill' display, (China Sun's latest production). Usual prices. Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Secret Four' (episodes 1…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-10 - 1924-11-11
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Constance Talmadge in 'The Lesson.' Usual prices. Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Secret Four' (episodes 1, 2 and 3). Commencing Wednesday next, Emory Johnson's epic of the screen, 'The Mailman,…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-12 - 1924-11-12
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Emory Johnson's giant epic of the screen, 'The Mailman' starring Ralph Lewis, Johnnie Walker and a wonderful cast. Special picture, special music at ordinary prices. Today and tomorrow only at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in '…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-12 - 1924-11-15
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15, Emory Johnson's 'The Mailman.' Special picture, special music at ordinary prices. Today and tomorrow only at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Secret Four' [sic] (Episodes 1, 2 and 3). Also Hongkong fire brigade annual drill.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-13 - 1924-11-14
Summary:

Emory Johnson, master showman of the cinema hits the bull's eye again with 'The Mailman,' starring Ralph Lewis, Johnnie Walker and a wonderful cast. Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Special music at usual prices. Today only at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in '…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-15 - 1924-11-15
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Mailman,' starring Ralph Lewis, Johnnie Walker and a big cast, Emory Johnson's giant epic of the screen. Commencing tomorrow, Hoot Gibson in 'Kindled Courage.' Today and tomorrow at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Secret…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-17 - 1924-11-17
Summary:

Last chance to see Hoot Gibson in 'Kindled Courage.' Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Commencing tomorrow, Warner Bros. present 'Broadway After Dark,' starring Adolphe Menjou, Anna Q. Nilsson, Norma Shearer, Carmel Myers, and a thousand others. Today till Saturday at 2.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-17 - 1924-11-17
Summary:

Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15, Hoot Gibson in 'Kindled Courage.' Commencing tomorrow, Warner Bros. presents 'Broadway After Dark' with Adolphe Menjou, Anna Q. Nilsson, Norma Shearer, Carmel Myers and others. Today till Saturday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Emory Johnson's…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-18 - 1924-11-19
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Warner Bros. present 'Broadway After Dark' with Adolphe Menjou, Anna Q. Nilsson, Carmel Myers, Norma Shearer, Willard Louis, Edmund Burns, and others. Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Mailman' (Emory Johnson's…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-18 - 1924-11-22
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15, Warner Bros. presents 'Broadway After Dark,' featuring Adolphe Menjou, Anna Q. Nilsson, Norma Shearer, Carmel Myers, Willard Louis and Edward [sic] Burns. Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15, 'The Mailman,' Emory Johnson's giant…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-20 - 1924-11-20
Summary:

See Warner Bros.' presentation of 'Broadway After Dark,' a drama founded on Owen Davis' Broadway success, with Adolphe Menjou, Anna Q. Nilsson, Carmel Myers, Norma Shearer, Willard Louis and Edmund Burns. Showing today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Today only at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-25 - 1924-11-29
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15, Diana Karenne in 'The Martyr Queen.' By special request, 'Between Love and Wealth.' From Tuesday to Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. November 28 Remarks: Today till Sunday at 2.30 and 7.15, Eddie Polo in 'Secret Four' (ep. 7 and 8…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-28 - 1924-11-29
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15, Diana Karenne in 'The Martyr Queen.' Our great sacrifice at usual prices. Starting Sunday, Norma Talmadge in 'The New Moon.' Today till Sunday at 2.30 and 7.15, Eddie Polo in 'Secret Four' (episodes 7 and 8).

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-01 - 1924-12-02
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The New Moon.' Usual prices. Starting Wednesday next, 'The Girl Who Came Back' starring Miriam Cooper, Kenneth Harlan, Zasu Pitts and a great cast. Watch for it. Today till Thursday, Eddie Polo in 'Secret Four…