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: 1921-11-15 - 1921-11-15
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Best of Luck,' 'Make It Snappy' and British Gazette. At 7.15 p.m. only, 'The Phantom Foe' episodes 3 and 4. Kowloon Theatre tonight at 9 p.m. only, Mabel Normand in 'Pinto.' Also ‘Snub' comedy, screen magazine and…

2
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-16 - 1921-11-16
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Will Rogers in 'Almost a Husband.' Also Fellow Romans and Bray Cartoon. Kowloon Theatre tonight at 9 p.m. only, Mabel Normand in 'Pinto.' Also ‘Snub' comedy, screen magazine and dancing after picture.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-19 - 1921-11-19
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'The Fighting Shepherdess.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy and Topical film. Kowloon Theatre tonight at 5.30, Douglas Fairbanks in 'Arizona.' Tonight at 9.15, Matheson Lang as 'Mr. Wu.' Dancing

4
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-21 - 1921-11-22
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'The Fighting Shepherdess.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy and Topical film. Kowloon Theatre, tonight at 9 p.m. only, Matheson Lang as 'Mr. Wu.' Also dancing after pictures.

5
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-23 - 1921-11-25
Summary:

Blanche Sweet in 'That Girl Montana.' Kowloon Theatre, today at 5.30 and 9.15, Jack Pickford in 'A Double-Dyed Deceiver.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy, British Gazette and dancing.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-31 - 1922-01-03
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Nazimova in 'The Brat.' Kowloon Theatre, Sunday at 6 and 9.15, Constance Binney in '39 East.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy and British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-05 - 1922-01-09
Summary:

January 6 at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'A Beggar in Purple,' an Edgar-Lewis production from the novel by Andrew Soutar, distributed by Pathe, and Century Comedies, 'Wood Simps.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Diamond Queen,' 1st, 2nd & 3rd epis. Booking at the Theatre.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-05 - 1922-01-09
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'A Beggar in Purple,' also 'Wood Simps.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes of 'The Diamond Queen' featuring Eileen Sedgwick. Booking at the Theatre (Telephone 1337). January 5 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-06 - 1922-01-09
Summary:

Beginning Friday, 6th till Monday, 9th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'A Beggar in Purple,' an Edgar Lewis production, Pathe Distributors. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'The Diamond Queen,' 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Booking at the theatre. Phone 1337.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-06 - 1922-01-06
Summary:

Tonight, a drama of love lost and won, Edgar Lewis Productions presents 'A Beggar in Purple,' from the novel by Andrew Soutar. Illustration included.

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-06
Summary:

The World Theatre is going to show the Edgar Lewis-Pathe photoplay, 'A Beggar in Purple.' It will be a four days show commencing from today. The film is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Andrew Soutar. Edgar Lewis's previous success 'Other Men's Shoes'…

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-06
Summary:

A Beggar in Purple,' an Edgar Lewis-Pathe photoplay, will be the feature attraction at the World Theatre for four days. It is an adaption of the famous novel written by Andrew Soutar. Besides, it will be remembered that 'Other Men's Shoes,' a previous Edgar Lewis success, was…

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-06
Summary:

A Beggar in Purple,' the Edgar Lewis-Pathe photography, starring John Hargrave, is showing in the World Theatre today. Film plot included.

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-07 - 1922-04-10
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. (except Sunday matinee), Goldwyn presents Frank Lloyd's production, 'A Voice in the Dark.' Also ‘Snub' Pollard comedies. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Art Acord in 'The White Horseman' episodes 8 and 9. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

15
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-07 - 1922-04-10
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn presents Frank Lloyd's production of 'A Voice in the Dark.' Also Snob [sic] Pollard Comedies. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Art Acord in 'The White Horseman' episodes 8 and 9. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-14 - 1922-04-14
Summary:

Today at 5.15 sharp and 9.15 p.m., May McAvoy and Bruce Gordon in 'The House of the Tolling Bell' and ‘Snub' Pollard Comedies. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Art Acord in 'The White Horseman' episodes 10 and 11. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-11 - 1922-08-14
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures presents Alice Brady in 'Out of the Chorus,' ‘Snub' Comedy and Pathe News. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., June Caprice and George B. Seitz in 'Sky Ranger' episodes 8 and 9. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre. August 12 Remarks: Sunday…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-11 - 1922-08-14
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures presents Alice Brady in 'Out of the Chorus.' Also ‘Snub' Pollard Comedy and Pathe News. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Juno Caprice and George B. Seitz in 'Sky Ranger' episodes 8 and 9. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. August 11…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-25 - 1922-08-28
Summary:

5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures presents Mary Miles Minter in 'The Little Clown.' Also ‘Snub' Pollard Comedy and Pathe News. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Juno Caprice and George B. Seitz in 'Sky Ranger' episodes 12 and 13. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-26 - 1922-08-28
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures presents Mary Miles Minter in 'The Little Clown.' Also ‘Snub' Pollard Comedy and Pathe News. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., June Caprice and George B. Seitz in 'Sky Ranger' episodes 12 and 13. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.