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: 1923-09-01
Summary:

The Scarlet Car' featuring Hert [sic] Rawlinson in this Universal photoplay, will appear on the screen of World Theatre from tomorrow to Tuesday night. The next show will be 'The Flirt.' Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-01
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-01
Summary:

World Theatre is will be screening a Hobart Henley directed film, entitled 'The Flirt,' featuring Eileen Percy, Helen Jerome Eddy and George Nichols who is famous for his performance in 'Human Hearts.' The film gives a detailed view of the American lifestyle with a little…

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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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-11
Summary:

The Flirt' which comes to the World Theatre tomorrow as a Universal-Jewel animation of Booth Tarkington's novel, has well been described as 'the story of the folks next door.' The film starred Helen Jerome Eddy, Eileen Percy, George Nichols and Lydia Knott.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-11
Summary:

World Theatre is going to screen a Universal-Jewel production entitled 'The Flirt.' The film exhibits the American lifestyle as written by Booth Tarkington in his book. The cast includes Eileen Percy, Helen Jerome Eddy, George Nichols, Lloyd Whitlock, Edward Hearn, Bert Roach and…

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-13
Summary:

The Flirt' will continue at the World Theatre until Saturday night. The Universal-Jewel production is based on Booth Tarkington's story, starring Helen Jerome Eddy, Gov. Nichols and Eileen Percy. Film plot 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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-05
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-07
Summary:

The Woman Who Fooled Herself' as interpreted by May Allison in the Edward A. MacManus-Associated Exhibitors feature of that title showing at the World Theatre tomorrow and in which Robert Ellis is co-featured with Miss Allison. The story is an original one written by Charles A. Logue. Film…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-08
Summary:

Tomorrow, World Theatre will be screening the Edward A. MacManus-Associated world drama entitled 'The Woman Who Fooled Herself.' The film features May Allison, who being wanted for comic films due to her looks, wanted to prove her capabilities in a drama. The picture was produced in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-08
Summary:

What the disturbance was all about, why, and its outcome is told in 'The Woman Who Fooled Herself,' a romantic drama written by Charles A. Logue, produced in Porto Rico by Edward A. MacManus and presented by Associated Exhibitors at the World Theatre tomorrow with May Allison co-…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-11
Summary:

The Woman Who Fooled Herself' is the title showing at the World Theatre. It is the first series of pictures produced for Associated Exhibitors by Edward A. MacManus from original stories by Charles A Logue. The film is starred by May Allison and Robert Ellis. Plot and production summary…

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

World Theatre is currently showing 'The Woman Who Fooled Herself,' featuring May Allison and Robert Ellis. The film was written by Charles A. Logue who has put on a gripping story that has charm, action and plot. Miss Allison appears to play a heavy dramatic role in it. The film…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-11
Summary:

When it comes to getting the woman he wants, the Spanish-American hero of 'The Woman Who Fooled Herself,' shown at the World Theatre yesterday, has a method so startling that he makes a certain sheik fade into insignificance. The heroine in this case is May Allison, who has developed…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-30
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-01
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening a Universal super-Jewel production 'A Lady of Quality' starring Hobart Henley, from next Wednesday. Hobart Henley is famous for his directing films like 'The Flame of Life' and 'The Flirt.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-02
Summary:

Spectacular scenes, love themes, psychology and an old atmosphere of days gone by – these elements are all in 'A Lady of Quality,' the Universal Jewel production starring Virginia Valli and directed by Hobart Henley, which comes to the World Theatre on Wednesday. This Henley production…