A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-12 - 1922-12-12
Summary:

Commencing Wednesday, 13th instant, Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck.' Also 'The Leather Pushers,' Universal-Jewel-Collier's series by H. C. Witwer, featuring Reginald Denny. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-13 - 1922-12-16
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, 14th to 16th Dec., at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck,' in 5 parts. Also, Round one of 'The Leather Pusher.' December 13 Remarks: At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., William Russell in 'Challenge of the Law,' 5 parts. December 14-16…

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-13 - 1922-12-14
Summary:

From tonight till Saturday night, Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck.' Also 'The Leather Pusher' [sic], featuring Reginald Denny and directed by Harry Pollard. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-13 - 1922-12-13
Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday 13th to 16th December. 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck' in 5 parts. Also round one 'The Leather Pusher [sic].' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., William Russell in 'Challenge of the Law.' Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-14 - 1922-12-16
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, 14th to 16th December, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck' in 5 parts. Also round one, 'The Leather Pushers.' Prices of admission. 9.15 p.m. show $1.20 and 80 cents; 5.15 p.m. matinee, 70 cents and 50 cents. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Ruth…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-28 - 1922-12-29
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5, 7 and 9.15 p.m., Mary Pickford in 'Little Lord Fauntleroy,' in 10 reels. Kowloon Theatre: Thurs., Fri. & Sun, 'Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness.' Saturday, Fancy Carnival.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-28 - 1922-12-29
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5, 7 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'Little Lord Fauntleroy' in 10 reels. Kowloon Theatre: Thursday, Friday and Sunday, 'Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness.' Saturday, fancy carnival.

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-28 - 1922-12-28
Summary:

Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness,' in 7 reels. In addition, there are a Harold Lloyd comedy and the latest British Gazette.

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-28
Summary:

London Times praise a picture 'Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness,' the great Swedish film which is being shown at the Kowloon Theatre this week. Films like 'Love's Crucible' and 'The Flame of Life' have shown local kinema goers something of what Scandinavian…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-28
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre is showing the Swedish film entitled 'Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness.' The film is extraordinarily lauded by London Times. The film promises to be far ahead of its forerunners like 'Love's Crucible' and 'The Flame of Life.'

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

Douglas Fairbanks is back again at the Coronet in another United Artists super film, and, believe us, it is a corker! See 'His Majesty, the American.' Usual prices. Sunday, January 7th, by universal request, 'Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness.' Monday to Wednesday, January 8 to 10…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-03 - 1923-01-03
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks' dramatic comedy for United Artists, 'His Majesty, the American.' Don't forget! Sunday, January 7th, 'Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-04 - 1923-01-04
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks in 'His Majesty, the American.' Don't forget! Sunday, January 7th, 'Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness.' Monday, January 8th, 'The Three Musketeers.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-04
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks in 'His Majesty the American' is still delighting Coronet audiences and will, it is safe to predict, continue to do so until the film gives place on Sunday to 'Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness,' the great Swedish picture of which the London Times declared that…

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-04
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is still screening Douglas Fairbanks' 'His Majesty, the American.' On Sunday, it will be replaced by the Swedish picture 'Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness' which was appreciated by the London Times. On Monday, Coronet Theatre will screen Douglas Fairbanks…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-05 - 1923-01-05
Summary:

Sunday, at 6 and 9.15, 'Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-06
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks will disappear from the Coronet screen when 'His Majesty the American' is shown for the last time on Saturday night – but not for long. He will be back again on Monday in 'The Three Musketeers' for another three days. In turn, Sunday's picture will be…

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

In recent weeks such notable attractions as 'The Cheater,' 'Homespun Folks' and 'Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness' have been shown at the Kowloon Theatre – now comes 'Steelheart,' a whirlwind drama of the 'Wild West' type, which is being shown until…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-14
Summary:

Frank Mayo, and his supporting players were in the screen drama entitled 'Dr. Jim' which will be shown at the World Theatre this weekend. The film directed by William Worthington, written by Eugene B. Lewis based on the original story of Stuart Paton. Other than this, the programme…