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: 1913-12-18
Summary:

Chicago, Nov. 14 – Athletics and entertainment are encouraged by the governor of the prison and the State Board of Control, to arouse the interest and spirit of the men under detention. Moving pictures are shown several evenings a week at the Anamosa Prison, and the governor says that these and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-19 - 1923-03-19
Summary:

William Fox presents William Farnum in 'Les Miserables.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-19
Summary:

William Farnum will be seen at the World Theatre, in a screen dramatization of Victor Hugo's immortal story 'Les Miserables.' It is a production under the Fox Film Corporation. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-20 - 1923-03-20
Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday, 4 days only, 5 and 9 p.m. sharp, William Fox presents William Farnum in Victor Hugo's 'Les Miserables.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-21 - 1923-03-24
Summary:

From Wednesday to Saturday, four days only at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. sharp, William Farnum in 'Les Miserables' in 8 parts. Prices of admission: $1.50 and $1.00. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, 'White Eagle' episodes 11 and 12; Friday to Monday, 'White Eagle'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-21 - 1923-03-22
Summary:

William Fox presents William Farnum in 'Les Miserables,' Victor Hugo's story. From Wednesday to Saturday at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. sharp. Prices: $1.50 and $1.00. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-21
Summary:

Les Miserable,' Victor Hugo's masterpiece, a screen version of which William Fox presents at the World Theatre today, has been called by leading literary lights of the world, 'The Gospel of the Poor.' William Farnum takes the title role in the film. Film synopsis included.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-22
Summary:

Les Miserable,' a Victor Hugo's masterpiece, the screen version of which William Fox presents was shown at the World Theatre last night. The leading role is taken by William Farnum. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-24 - 1923-03-24
Summary:

Final showing today of 'Les Miserables.' Commencing Sunday 25th, Bebe Daniels in 'One Wild Week.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-24
Summary:

William Farnum bows himself out of the World Theatre tonight with the final performance of the Fox super-production 'Les Miserables.' This is the last chance to see the drama of Victor Hugo.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-02 - 1925-04-04
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mia May in 'The Price She Paid,' adapted from E. Bajda's famous stage play in eight reels, with special music at ordinary prices. Coming, 'The Barefoot Boy,' with an all-star cast including John Bowers, Marjorie Daw and others.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-02 - 1925-04-03
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mia May in 'The Price She Paid,' adapted from E. Bajda's famous stage play in eight reels. Usual prices. Starting Sunday, 'The Barefoot Boy.' Also Jack Dempsey in 'West of the Water Bucket,' the third of the '…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-04 - 1925-04-06
Summary:

Starting tomorrow, 'The Barefoot Boy,' based on Whittier's immortal poem. Also Jack Dempsey in 'West of the Water Bucket,' the third of the 'Fight and Win' series. Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-04 - 1925-04-04
Summary:

Starting tomorrow, 6 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Barefoot Boy,' with an all-star cast including John Bowers, Marjorie Daw, Tully Marshall, Raymond Hatton, Sylvia Breamer and others. Also Jack Dempsey in 'Wets of the Water Bucket' [sic], the third of the 'Fight and Win'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-04
Summary:

No expense has been spared by Producer David Kirkland to make 'The Barefoot Boy,' which opens at the World Theatre tomorrow. 'The Barefoot Boy' is based on a poem of the same name by John Greenleaf Whittier, dean of New England poets. Film synopsis included. Frankie Lee is a…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-06 - 1925-04-06
Summary:

Today till Wednesday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Barefoot Boy,' featuring John Bowers, Marjorie Daw, Sylvia Breamer and a marvellous all-star cast. Also, Jack Dempsey in 'West of the Water Bucket,' the third of the 'Fight and Win' series. Today till Wednesday at 2.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-06 - 1925-04-06
Summary:

Today till Wednesday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Barefoot Boy,' suggested by Whittier's immortal poem, with an all-star cast including John Bowers, Marjorie Daw, Tully Marshall and others. Also the world's heavyweight champion in 'West of the Water Bucket,' the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-06
Summary:

In 'The Barefoot Boy,' a picturization of John Greenleaf Whittier's charming poem of the country boy, opened yesterday at the World Theatre, for a four-day run. There is a vast unexplored field for directors and producers with imagination in these exquisite gems, written by the…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-07 - 1925-04-07
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Barefoot Boy,' based on Whittier's immortal poem, with an all-star cast including Marjorie Daw, John Bowers and others. Also Jack Dempsey in 'West of the Water Bucket,' the third of the 'Fight and Win' series…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-08 - 1925-04-08
Summary:

Last chance to see 'The Barefoot Boy,' based on Whittier's immortal poem, with an all-star cast including Marjorie Daw, John Bowers, etc. Also Jack Dempsey in 'West of the Water Bucket.' Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Tomorrow and Friday only, 'Three Weeks…