A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Les Miserables': World Theatre Picture
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-16
Summary:

William Lyon Phelps Lampson, Professor of English Literature at Yale University, was so impressed by the William Fox picturization of 'Les Miserables,' with William Farnum take the leading role, will be shown at the World Theatre.

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Headline: Les Miserables': Victor Hugo's Classic Filmed
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-19
Summary:

Les Miserables,' written by Victor Hugo, became a moving picture in which presented by William Fox and starred by William Farnum, will take place for screening in World Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-19 - 1923-03-22
Summary:

From Wednesday to Saturday at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. sharp, William Farnum as Jean Valjean in Victor Hugo's 'Les Miserables,' a William Fox production. Plot and illustration included.

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Headline: Les Miserables': What it' Cost
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-21
Summary:

Victor Hugo sold the rights of 'Les Miserables' to William Fox and become a screen version which is shown at the World Theatre, starred by William Farnum.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
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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Headline: Les Miserables': Final Showing Today
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-24
Summary:

A film version of Victor Hugo's 'Les Miserables' is showing at the World Theatre today. William Farnum starred in this William Fox production. Film plot included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-24 - 1923-03-24
Summary:

Last chance to see 'Les Miserables' today. Commencing Sunday 25th, Bebe Daniels in One Wild Week.

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Headline: The Eleventh Hour'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-09
9
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-09 - 1925-05-09
Summary:

Coming, William Fox presents 'The Eleventh Hour' with Charles Jones, Shirley Mason, June Elvidge, Alan Hale and a great cast, by Lincoln J. Carter. Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-14 - 1925-05-15
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15, Mme. and Mons. Dorros, the world's famous singers and dancers in their wonderful songs and dances. Also Eugene O'Brien in 'Worlds Apart.' Coming, William Fox presents 'The Eleventh Hour.'

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Headline: The Eleventh Hour'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-16
12
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-16 - 1925-05-16
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15, Mme. and Mons. Dorros, the world's famous singers and dancers in their wonderful songs and dances. Also Eugene O'Brien in 'Worlds Apart.' Starting tomorrow at all shows, William Fox presents 'The Eleventh Hour' and Jack Dempsey in '…

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Headline: The Eleventh Hour': Hair-Raising Stunts Crowd Every Reel
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-18
Summary:

The Eleventh Hour' opened last night at the World Theatre for a four-day run. Starring by Shirley Mason and Charles Jones. Film plot included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-18 - 1925-05-20
Summary:

Today till Wednesday at all shows, William Fox presents 'The Eleventh Hour' with Charles Jones, Shirley Mason and a great cast. Also Jack Demspsey [sic] in 'All Swell on the Ocean' [sic]. May 20 Remarks: Starting tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15, Victor Hugo Halperin's latest…