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: 1923-11-21
Summary:

Three players well cast add to the strength of 'The Midnight Guest,' the Universal all-star attraction which opened at the World Theatre last night. Mahlon Hamiton as the cynic, Clyde Fillmore as the optimist and Grace Darmond as the woman of the story are the three principal players.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-22 - 1924-12-22
Summary:

A photodramatic melody of the soul that will live in your memory, Jane Novak in 'The Lullaby,' Chester Bennett's photo dramatic masterpiece. Starting Wednesday, December 24th, an extraordinary picture with special music. No increase of prices. Today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-22 - 1924-12-23
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Malvina Longfellow in 'The Story of the Rosary.' Usual prices. Starting Wednesday next, Jane Novak in 'The Lullaby,' Chester Bennett's photo dramatic masterpiece. Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a marvelous…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-23 - 1924-12-23
Summary:

Motion picture triumphs have been reached by such magnificent productions as 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Over the Hill,' 'Humoresque,' 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' A still greater motion picture accomplishment has now been achieved by Chester…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-24 - 1924-12-25
Summary:

Commencing today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Jane Novak in 'The Lullaby,' Chester Bennett's photodramatic masterpiece, with special music at usual prices. Illustration and plot included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-24 - 1924-12-24
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a photodramatic melody of the soul, 'The Lullaby' starring Jane Novak and a brilliant cast. An extraordinary feature with special music. No advance of price. Today and tomorrow at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Mr. Nobody' episode 4 in 4 parts…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-24
Summary:

The Lullaby,' a story of the city, that great monster of a million heads that takes within its powerful grasp the great, the small, the wise and the foolish, elevating the chosen few to the position of prominence, is the substance of the picture which is showing at the World Theatre today.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-25 - 1924-12-25
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a photodramatic melody of the soul, 'The Lullaby' starring Jane Novak and a great cast. An extraordinary feature with special music. No advance of price. Today only at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a thrilling chapter play with Chinese titles, 'Mr…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-25
Summary:

With a tender melody as its theme, harmony in its pictorial setting, and the splendid acting of Jane Novak, as its topmost note, 'The Lullaby,' a Chester Bennett production which played at the World Theatre, proved to be a remarkable symphony of life portrayed in a truly masterful…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-27 - 1924-12-27
Summary:

Last chance to see, a photodramatic melody of the soul that will live forever in your memory, Jane Novak in 'The Lullaby,' Chester Bennett's photodramatic masterpiece. With special music at usual prices. Final shows today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., starting tomorrow, Jack Holt, Hedda…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-27
Summary:

A good example of harmonious picture production is in the 'Lullaby,' an F. O. B. attraction now at the World Theatre. The lullaby theme is carried throughout the presentation of the film, both by the orchestra and in the story itself. The picture, which is scheduled to remain for today…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-01 - 1925-01-05
Summary:

Merry-Go-Round.' Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-05 - 1925-01-05
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the latest French super-production, 'The Parisian Rag-Picker,' featuring Nicolas Koline and Helene Darly in 7 reels. Usual prices. Starting Wednesday next, the best super Jewel production, 'Merry-Go-Round' in 11 reels. Picture…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-06 - 1925-01-06
Summary:

Commencing Wednesday, Carl Laemmle presents 'Merry-Go-Round.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-06 - 1925-01-06
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the latest French super-production, 'The Parisian Rag-Picker,' featuring Nicolas Koline and Helene Darly in 7 reels. Usual prices. Starting tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Merry-Go-Round' in 11 reels. Book your seats early. Today till…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-06 - 1925-01-06
Summary:

Last chance to see the latest French super-production, 'The Parisian Rag-Picker' in 7 reels, featuring Nicolas Koline and Helene Darly. Usual prices. Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Starting tomorrow, the best super Jewel production, 'Merry-Go-Round' in 11 reels.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-07 - 1925-01-09
Summary:

The screen's new sensational beauty, Mary Philbin and Norman Kerry in 'Merry-Go-Round.' Times and prices: 2.30 and 7.15, 80 cents and 40 cents; 5 sharp, $1.00 and 50 cents; 9.15, $1.50 and 80 cents at the Coronet, and 5.15 p.m., $1.00 and 50 cents; 9.25, $1.50 and 80 cents at the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-07 - 1925-01-07
Summary:

Carl Laemmle presents a Universal super-Jewel, 'Merry-Go-Round' starring Mary Philbin and Norman Kerry, with George Hackathorne, Sidney Bracey, Cesare Gravina, Spottiswoode Aitken, Dale Fuller, Dorothy Wallace, George Siegmann and Maude George. Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-07 - 1925-01-08
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Merry-Go-Round' in 11 reels, featuring Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry and a great cast. Today till Saturday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., the latest Chinese super-production, 'The Valiant Brothers' [sic] in 10 reels produced by Commercial…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-09 - 1925-01-09
Summary:

Merry-Go-Round' starring Mary Philbin and Norman Kerry, a Universal super-Jewel, directed by Rupert Julian, presented by Carl Laemmle. Illustration included.