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: 1924-08-30
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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…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-09
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-16
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-16
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening the William Fox feature 'The Eleventh Hour' featuring Shirley Mason and Charles Jones, for a four days' run commencing Sunday. This film is a Bernard Durning's production of Lincoln J. Carter's melodrama. It was William Fox who brought the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-16
Summary:

That there is a special Providence protecting the daring motion picture players is demonstrated again in 'The Eleventh Hour,' Bernard Durning's production of Lincoln J. Carter's most exciting melodrama, in which Shirley Mason and Charles Jones co-star. This sensational…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-18
Summary:

The Eleventh Hour' opened last night at the World Theatre for a four-day run. Starring by Shirley Mason and Charles Jones. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-18
Summary:

Last night, World Theatre opened the William Fox attraction 'The Eleventh Hour' for a four days' run. The film features Charles Jones and Shirley Mason. With a fast, colourful and intelligent story, the thriller includes various breathtaking stunts. The cast also includes June…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-18
Summary:

In number and speed, the stunts seen in 'The Eleventh Hour,' which opened last night at the World Theatre, are generous provision. The cast, headed by Charles Jones and Shirley Mason, include June Elvidge and Alan Hale. Lincoln J. Carter is responsible for the multitudinous of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-19
Summary:

The building around which most of the action of 'The Eleventh Hour' surges was constructed at great cost by the William Fox Corporation for this picturization of the Lincoln J. Carter melodrama. The building was to represent a great iron factory. The work to be pictured within was the…