A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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.

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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'…

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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…

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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.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-19 - 1923-02-20
Summary:

Mon. and Tue., 19th and 20th Feb. at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Elaine Hammerstein in 'Whispers' and 'Leather Pushers' Round Five. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Mon. 'Robinson Crusoe,' epis. 11 & 12; Tue. Ruth Roland in 'White Eagle.' Usual prices. Booking at the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-19 - 1923-02-20
Summary:

Monday and Tuesday 19th and 20th February 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…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-21 - 1923-02-24
Summary:

Today at 5 and 9.15 p.m., Olive Tell in 'A Woman's Business' and 'Leather Pushers' Round Six. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Wed. & Thur. Ruth Roland in 'White Eagle,' epis. 1 and 2; Fri.-Mon. 'Robinson Crusoe,' epis. 12 & 14. February 21 Remarks: On…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
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 to 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: 1923-02-21 - 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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-26 - 1923-02-27
Summary:

Mon. and Tue., 25th and 27th [sic] Feb. at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Constance Binney in 'Such a Little Queen' presented by Realart Pictures. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Mon. 'Robinson Crusoe,' epis. 13 & 14; Tue.-Thur. 'White Eagle,' epis. 3 & 4. Usual prices. Booking…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-26 - 1923-02-28
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…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-05 - 1923-03-06
Summary:

Mon. and Tue. 5th and 6th at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Robertson-Cole co. presents 'Better Times.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Mon. 'Robinson Crusoe,' epis. 15 & 16; Tue.-Thur., 'White Eagle,' epis. 5 & 6. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-05 - 1923-03-06
Summary:

Monday and Tuesday 5th and 6th inst. at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Robertson-Cole Co. presents all-star cast in 'Better Times.' 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. Booking at…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-07 - 1923-03-10
Summary:

Wed. 7th to Sat. 10th March at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents William Farnum in 'Wolves of the Night.' Wed. & Thur., 'White Eagle,' epis. 5 & 6; Fri.-Mon. 'Robinson Crusoe,' epis. 17 & 18 (final); Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.