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: 1922-12-13
Summary:

Seven Years Bad Luck,' a Robertson-Cole production featuring Max Linder, will be shown at the World Theatre from today till Saturday. Another special feature in the programme at the World Theatre is 'The Leather Pushers' written by H. C. Witwer. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-15
Summary:

A Universal special 'Dr. Jim,' in which Frank Mayo and Herbert Heyes take the leading roles, will be shown at the World Theatre from this evening to Saturday next. The supporting members of the cast include Claire Windsor. Screen Magazine will give some very interesting scenes and…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-20
Summary:

At the World Theatre 'The New Leather Pushers [sic]' will be shown on Thursday, the 21st inst. In this, Kid Roberts is seen winning new fistic laurels in his battle for fame, wealth and the one girl. As in the other stories of this series, Reginald Denny, popular virile Universal…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-08
Summary:

If 'thy father' is not worthy of honour, is it a sin to turn against him? This is the problem that faced the heroine of 'Tillie,' a new Mary Miles Minter Realart film which opens at the World Theatre for four days. 'Tillie' is an Alice Eyton adaptation of the novel…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-27 - 1923-08-27
Summary:

The Flirt.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-28 - 1923-08-30
Summary:

The Flirt' is coming.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-30
Summary:

What is likely to happen at any moment to a victim of 'shell-shock' is illustrated in the Universal picture 'Shootin' for Love,' now showing at the World Theatre. Hoot Gibson is the star. Film plot included. Another attraction for the local boxers is 'Leather…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-01 - 1923-09-01
Summary:

Some of the remarkable praises greeting 'The Flirt,' Booth Tarkington's masterpiece Jewel super picture. Film critiques from Daily Telegraph and The Referee included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-01
Summary:

Booth Tarkington's story, 'The Flirt,' is one of the most widely read books and its entertainment value is greatly enhanced by its presentation in screen form. It was made into a magnificent film by the Universal Picture Corporation and will be seen at the World Theatre soon. The…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-03 - 1923-09-03
Summary:

Coming soon, 'The Flirt' is such a story as Booth Tarkington has always loved to write--full of dramatic situation, irresistible humour, and just enough pathos now and then to arouse the softer emotions. No one knows American life as Tarkington knows it. No one can depict it more…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-08 - 1923-09-08
Summary:

Booth Tarkington's masterpiece, Jewel super picture, 'The Flirt.' Lines of the film included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-10 - 1923-09-10
Summary:

See Booth Tarkington's masterpiece, 'The Flirt.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-11 - 1923-09-11
Summary:

A tremendous ovation of remarkable praise greets, 'The Flirt,' Booth Tarkington's masterpiece, a Universal-Jewel super production. Film critiques included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-11
Summary:

Booth Tarkington's human drama, 'The Flirt,' which thousands read as a novel and which comes to the World Theatre tomorrow, is a big Universal-Jewel photoplay. The Uppety daughter is 'The Flirt.' Her role is brilliantly played by Eileen Percy. The Sanitary engineer is…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-12 - 1923-09-15
Summary:

Wednesday 12th to Saturday 15th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Booth Tarkington's masterpiece produced by Universal-Jewel Pictures 'The Flirt,' a distinguished cast including Eileen Percy, Helen Jerome Eddy, George Nichols, Edward Hearne and Buddy Messinger. Prices of admission: 5 p.m., $…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-12 - 1923-09-12
Summary:

5 and 9.15 p.m., Booth Tarkington's masterpiece, 'The Flirt.' Prices of admission: 9.15 p.m., $1.50 and $1.00; 5 p.m., $1.20 and 80 cents. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-13 - 1923-09-13
Summary:

Booth Tarkington's masterpiece, 'The Flirt.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-13
Summary:

The Flirt' commenced its local engagement at the World Theatre last night and runs till Saturday night. It is a cross-section of American life, filmed as a Universal Jewel production with the idea 'to attain and maintain the highest moral and artistic standard.' This type of story…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-14 - 1923-09-14
Summary:

See 'The Flirt.' It will live in your memory forever. Don't miss it! Today and tomorrow only. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-15 - 1923-09-15
Summary:

Showing for the last time, 'The Flirt,' with distinguished cast artists, Eileen Percy, Helen Jerome Eddy, George Nichols and Buddy Messinger. Illustration included.