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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-01 - 1923-12-15
Summary:

Priscilla Dean in a remarkable picturization of one of the best novels by Frances Hodgson Burnett, 'The Flame of Life,' Universal super Jewel. December 8 & 12 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-03 - 1923-12-14
Summary:

Teaser ads for the film 'The Flame of Life.' December 3 Remarks: The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. December 12 Remarks: It is from Frances Hodgson Burnett's novel, and directed by Hobart Henley who made 'The Flirt.' Film…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-03 - 1923-12-03
Summary:

The Flame of Life.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-04 - 1923-12-04
Summary:

Priscilla Dean and a great cast in a remarkable picturization, 'The Flame of Life.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-05 - 1923-12-06
Summary:

Priscilla Dean in 'The Flame of Life.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-07 - 1923-12-07
Summary:

Priscilla Dean and a great cast in a remarkable picturization of one of the best novels by Frances Hodgson Burnett, 'The Flame of Life,' Universal super Jewel.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-08 - 1923-12-08
Summary:

Carl Laemmle presents Priscilla Dean in a stupendous picturization of one of Frances Hodgson Burnett's best novels, 'The Flame of Life,' Universal-Jewel. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-08
16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-10 - 1923-12-10
Summary:

Priscilla Dean in 'The Flame of Life.' Plot included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-11 - 1923-12-11
Summary:

Beginning Wednesday, Carl Laemmle presents Priscilla Dean in a stupendous picturization of one of Frances Hodgson Burnett's best novels, 'The Flame of Life,' Universal-Jewel.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-12 - 1923-12-15
Summary:

Wed. 12th to Sat. 15th December, Priscilla Dean in 'The Flame of Life,' Universal-Jewl in 7 reels. Admission, 9.15 p.m., $1.3 & 70 cents; 5.15 p.m., 80 & 60 cents. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-12 - 1923-12-15
Summary:

Priscilla Dean in 'The Flame of Life,' Universal-Jewel in 7 reels. Beginning Wednesday, 12th to Saturday, 15th December. Admission: 9.15 p.m., $1.30 and 70 cents; 5.15 p.m., 80 cents and 60 cents. Booking at the theatre.

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

Beginning today, for four days, 'The Flame of Life,' starring Priscilla Dean.