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: 1921-09-30
Summary:

The Symbol of Sacrifice' in eight exciting parts, will be screened for the first time in Hongkong at the World Theatre. The film was produced by The African Film Productions Ltd., and shown by The Middle East Films Ltd.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-03
Summary:

The management of the World Theatre has invited 80 boy scouts and cadets to witness the great production 'The Symbol of Sacrifice' tonight.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-07 - 1921-10-11
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., by arrangement with Broadwest Films, a deluxe sporting drama of the season starring Stewart Rome and Gregory Scott in 'A [sic] Gentleman Rider.' Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m., 'Little Miss Optimist'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Trailed by Three' episodes…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-10
Summary:

World Theatre is screening the film 'The Symbol of Sacrifice.' A double attraction is offered in Russian and Hungarian dance by Mr. and Mrs. Gordan.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-13 - 1921-10-15
Summary:

Matinee 4.30 p.m., Friday 14th, Saturday 15th and Monday 17th, 'The Symbol of Sacrifice' in 8 parts. Owing to the great length of this picture, the show starts at 4.30 p.m. sharp.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-14 - 1921-10-17
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Dustin Farnum in 'The Scarlet Pimpernel.' Matinee 4.30 p.m. sharp, 'The Symbol of Sacrifice'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Trailed by Three' episodes 4th and 5th. Usual price. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. Tel 951.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-06 - 1921-12-07
Summary:

Today till Wednesday at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Douglas Fairbanks in 'Say! Young Fellow.' Kowloon Theatre, for two nights only, commencing at 9.15 sharp, matinee Wednesday 5.45 p.m., 'The Symbol of Sacrifice,' in 3 reels.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-20 - 1923-02-20
Summary:

Today at 5 and 9.15 p.m., Elaine Hammerstein in 'Whispers.' Also 'Leather Pushers' round five. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Monday, 'Robinson Crusoe' episodes 11 and 12; Tuesday, Ruth Roland in 'White Eagle.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-21 - 1923-02-24
Summary:

Today at 5 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Olive Tell in 'A Woman's Business.' Also 'Leather Pushers' round six. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, Ruth Roland in 'White Eagle' episodes 1 and 2; Friday to Monday, 'Robinson Crusoe' episodes 13 and 14.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-27 - 1923-02-27
Summary:

Monday and Tuesday, 26th and 27th February at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Constance Binney in 'Such a Little Queen' presented by Realart Pictures. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Monday, Robinson Crusoe episodes 13 and 14; Tuesday to Thursday, 'White Eagle' episodes 3 and 4. Usual prices.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-05 - 1923-03-06
Summary:

Monday and Tuesday, 5th and 6th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Robertson-Cole Co. presents all-star cast in 'Better Times,' a romance of laughter and tears. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Monday, Robinson Crusoe, episodes 15 and 16; Tuesday to Thursday, White Eagle, episodes 5 and 6. Usual prices.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-07 - 1923-03-10
Summary:

Wednesday, 7th to Saturday, 10th March at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents William Farnum in 'Wolves of the Night,' a powerful story of love and high finance. Wednesday and Thursday: White Eagle, episodes 5 and 6. Friday to Monday: Robinson Crusoe, episodes 17 and 18 (final).…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-12 - 1923-03-13
Summary:

Monday, 12th and Tuesday, 13th March at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Conway Tearle in 'The Fighter.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Monday, 'Robinson Crusoe,' final episodes; Tuesday, 'White Eagle,' episodes 7 and 8. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-14 - 1923-03-17
Summary:

Wednesday, 14th to Saturday, 17th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Hodkinson's special picture, 'The Breaking Point' starring Bessie Barriscale. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, 'White Eagle' episodes 7 and 8; Friday to Monday, episodes 9 and 10. Usual prices. Booking…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-19 - 1923-03-20
Summary:

Monday, 19th and Tuesday, 20th March at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures presents Wanda Hawley in 'The Love Charm.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Monday, White Eagle, episodes 9 and 10; Tuesday to Thursday, episodes 11 and 12. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-21 - 1923-03-24
Summary:

From Wednesday to Saturday at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. sharp, William Farnum in 'Les Miserables.' Prices of admission: $1.50 and $1.00. Military and navy in uniforms: half price to stalls only. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, 'White Eagle' episodes 11 and 12; Friday to…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-26 - 1923-03-27
Summary:

Monday 28th and Tuesday 17th at 5.15 and 9.15, Bebe Daniels in 'One Wild Week.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Monday, 'White Eagle' episodes 13 and 14; Tuesday to Thursday, episode 15. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-30
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-22
Summary:

The man who adapted and supervised 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' the biggest picture in the history of the screen, now following his signal success with the Hugo work, P. P. Sheehan, the famous novelist, was restrained at Universal City as a director. His first picture, 'The Night…