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: 1921-08-10
Summary:

The Middle East Films, Ld., whose head office is in Singapore, is about to open an office in Hongkong. Mr. Joe Fisher, the general manager of the Company, and Mr. Ernest A. Hopson, who represents several South African corporations connected with film art, are in Hongkong. The first exhibition of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-03
Summary:

The photoplay entitled 'The Symbol of Sacrifice' is a remarkable 8 reel portrayal of the Zulu War in South Africa and was produced at a cost over $250,000 by the African Film Productions Ltd. of Johannesburg, South Africa and was screening at the Palladium Theatre. Film synopsis…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-30
Summary:

A picture 'The Symbol of Sacrifice' will be shown at the World Theatre. The news cited a beautiful poem as the film's synopsis, in which the glory of the British flag is finely realised.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-01
Summary:

The story of the British flag is the theme of the special film being shown at the World Theatre this weekend, under the title of 'The Symbol of Sacrifice.' The cast includes thousands of actors and the picture os a wonderful combination of genius in staging and marvellous…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-03
Summary:

The management of the World Theatre has invited 80 Boy Scouts and Cadets to witness 'The Symbol of Sacrifice' this evening.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-03
Summary:

The management of the World Theatre has invited 80 Boy Scouts and Cadets to witness 'The Symbol of Sacrifice' tonight at 9.15 p.m..

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-05
Summary:

At the World Theatre on Friday afternoon is being shown 'The Symbols of Sacrifice' for the last time and all who have not seen this picture should make a point of doing so. On Tuesday evening, in addition to many Boy Scouts and Cadets who were entertained by the theatre, H. E. the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-10
Summary:

The management of the World Theatre will screen the great patriotic picture 'The Symbol of Sacrifice' this afternoon at 4.30 sharp and also on Friday 14th, Saturday 15th and Monday 17th at 5 p.m. Russian and Hungarian dances by Mr. & Mrs. Gordon at tomorrow's matinee at 4.30 p…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-10
Summary:

The management of the World Theatre will screen 'The Symbol of Sacrifice' today at 4.30 p.m.

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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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-08
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-12
Summary:

Today, World Theatre will be screening the Universal-Jewel production entitled 'The Flame of Life.' The film was directed by Hobart Henley. The ranch at Universal City together with leased acreage in the San Fernando Valley was tunnelled and bored for shafts and underground passages…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-12
Summary:

Four children, no one of them with but a few scenes to play, add a charming touch to the Hobart Henley Universal-Jewel production, 'The Flame of Life,' starring Priscilla Dean, coming to the World Theatre today. Although seen but a few times in the picture, Richard Daniels, Frankie Lee…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-13
Summary:

Last night, World Theatre screened a Hobart Henley Universal-Jewel production entitled 'The Flame of Life' featuring Priscilla Dean who presented a portrayal great in its very simplicity. The story is not a conventional one. It is quite human and complete.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-14
Summary:

Priscilla Dean's latest vehicle, which appeared at the World Theatre last night, is a Hobart Henley Universal-Jewel adaptation of one of Frances Hodgson Burnett's novels of English life. In 'The Flame of Life,' Miss Dean as Joan attracts the attention of the 'overman…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-15
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-24
Summary:

Bavu,' the Universal-Jewel special production which will be shown at the World Theatre tomorrow. The all-star cast includes Wallace Beery, Estelle Taylor, Josef Swickard, Forrest Stanley, Sylvia Breamer, Martha Mattox, Nickolai de Ruiz, Harry Carter, Jack Rollens. Stuart Paton directed them…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-01
Summary:

A Lady of Quality,' Universal super Jewel production, starring Virginia Valli and directed by Hobart Henley, comes to the World Theatre next Wednesday. It is the second Universal screen version of a Burnett novel, the first being 'The Flame of Life.' Film plot included.