A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bavu
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-21 - 1924-06-28
Summary:

June 21 & 23 Remarks: Teaser ads for the film 'Brass.' The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. June 24 Remarks: Coming to the World tomorrow. June 26 Remarks: The superb cast includes Wallace Beery, Estelle Taylor, Forrest Stanley, Sylvia…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-21 - 1924-06-21
Summary:

Bavu,' a really great love story in which all of your sympathy goes out at once to a brave man saying the life of a beautiful willful woman.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-21 - 1924-06-21
Summary:

Bavu,' a great cast of favourites headed by Estelle Taylor, Forrest Stanley, Sylvia Breamer, Wallace Beery of 'Robin Hood,' Josef Swickard of 'The Four Horsemen' and Martha Mattox.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-21 - 1924-06-21
Summary:

Bavu,' a picture of the most exciting human conflict imaginable; the conflict between an illiterate but Magnetic Brute and a man of calm sense determined to save the mass of the people from the Brute's leadership.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-21 - 1924-06-28
Summary:

5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Carl Laemmle presents 'Bavu,' a Universal-Jewel production from the play by Earl Carroll, directed by Stuart Paton, starring Wallace Beery, Estelle Taylor, Forrest Stanley, Sylvia Breamer and Josef Swickard. Illustration and plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-23 - 1924-06-23
Summary:

No matter if you had seen the most tremendous tidal wave which ever swept in from the sea; no matter if you had seen the mightiest of volcanoes in its mightiest of eruptions; no matter if you had seen a great city crumble in the dust before your eyes—this will thrill you as you've never…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-24 - 1924-06-24
Summary:

The outstanding mystery thriller of many seasons! 'Bavu.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-25 - 1924-06-28
Summary:

Wed. 25th to Sat. 28th at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., the year's most sensational mystery thriller, Estelle Taylor, Forrest Stanley, Wallace Beery, Sylvia Breamer and Josef Swickward in 'Bavu,' in 8 parts. Also, Captain D'Olsy (French Aviator) in Pekin [sic] & Mukden. Special…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-25 - 1924-06-28
Summary:

Wednesday 25th to Saturday 28th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the year's most sensational mystery thriller with a cast of superb excellence, Estelle Taylor, Forrest Stanley, Wallace Beery, Sylvia Breamer and Josef Swickard in 'Bavu' in 8 parts. Also 'Captain D'oisy (French…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-25 - 1924-06-25
Summary:

Bavu,' the year's most sensational mystery thriller, with a cast of superb excellence, Estelle Taylor, Wallace Beery, Forrest Stanley, Josef Swickard and Sylvia Breamer. Also 'Captain D'oisy in Pekin and Mukden,' a hearty reception by the military bodies of both…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-25 - 1924-06-28
Summary:

Wednesday 25th to Saturday 28th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Estelle Taylor, Forrest Stanley, Wallace Beery, Sylvia Breamer and Josef Swickard in 'Bavu.' Also Captain d'Oisy (French Aviator) in 'Peking and Mukden.' Special prices: 9.15 p.m., $1.50 and $1.00; 5.15, $1.00 and 70…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-26 - 1924-06-26
Summary:

Bavu,' a Universal-Jewel production in 8 parts. Supplementary pictures: the hearty reception of Captain D'oisy at Pekin and Mukden by the military bodies of both provinces.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-27 - 1924-06-27
Summary:

Bavu,' Universal-Jewel's most exciting mystery thriller ever made, with a great cast of favourites headed by Estelle Taylor, Forrest Stanley, Sylvia Breamer, Wallace Beery of 'Robin Hood,' Josef Swickard of 'The Four Horsemen' and Martha Mattox.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-28 - 1924-06-28
Summary:

Bavu' with a combination of superb cast: Wallace Beery, Estelle Taylor, Forrest Stanley, Sylvia Breamer and Josef Swickard. Don't miss seeing it last showing today. Sunday, Hoot Gibson in '40-Horse Hawkins.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-01 - 1924-08-02
Summary:

The Wanderwells lecturing on their interesting travel film 'Around the World in a Ford,' eight reels of thrilling adventure. August 2 Remarks: Commencing Sunday, 'Bavu.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-02 - 1924-08-02
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, final and farewell performance in the colony, the Wanderwells lecturing on their interesting travel film, 'Around the World in a Ford.' Commencing Sunday, the world's greatest mystery film, 'Bavu.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-02 - 1924-08-04
Summary:

Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, the Wanderwells' 'Around the World in a Ford.' Sunday at 6 and 9.15, 'Bavu.' Coming soon, Douglas Fairbanks in 'Robin Hood.' August 4 Remarks: Another ad. on 'Bavu' only.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-04 - 1924-08-04
Summary:

The picture that holds your interest to the last, 'Bavu.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-04 - 1924-08-04
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Bavu.' Commencing Tuesday, Douglas Fairbanks in 'Robin Hood.'