A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-08
Summary:

The World Theatre showed 'The Girl Who Came Back' last night, starring Ethel Clayton, the Paramount star. Film plot included.

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Headline: Stormswept'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-06
3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-06
Summary:

Tomorrow, World Theatre will be featuring 'Stormswept' featuring Wallace Beery and Noah Beery.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-08
Summary:

Stormswept,' Robert Thornby's new and novel drama of the sea, is now being shown at the World Theatre for today and tomorrow only. The film starred Beery brothers – Wallace and Noah. Other in the cast are Arline Pretty and Virginia Faire.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-08
Summary:

For today and tomorrow only, World Theatre will be screening Robert Thornby's new drama of the sea entitled 'Stormswept.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-08
Summary:

What greater treat could there be for devotees of motion pictures than a production featuring the two virile Beery boys – Wallace and Noah? It will be the feature attraction at the World Theatre today. It is called 'Stormswept.' With the Messrs. Beery great strain on one's…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-09
Summary:

A succession of nerve-tingling episodes, among the biggest of which is a hand-to-hand battle between two men on the top of a towering ship's mast, combine to develop 'Stormswept,' Robert Thornby's new and novel drama of the sea. It is being shown at the World Theatre for…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-29
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-03
Summary:

An interview of B. P. Schulberg, a young producer, who is responsible for 'The Girl Who Came Back,' which is now playing at the World Theatre. He said that they chose 'The Hero' and 'The Girl Who Came Back' for filming not because they were popular plays but because…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-03
Summary:

What is the secret of the charm of Mary Pickford? What made Ethel Barrymore the delight of American audiences, and Gaby Deslys the idol of Paris? World Theatre is screening the Al Lichtman attraction 'The Girl Who Came Back.' The film is directed by Tom Forman. Film synopsis included…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-05
Summary:

World Theatre is screening the Al Lichtman attraction 'The Girl Who Came Back.' The film is directed by Tom Forman. Mr. Forman was bothered by two of his cast members, Zasu Pitts and Kenneth Harlan, whose work with Constance Talmadge and later in 'Thorns and Orange Blossoms.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-06
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-06
Summary:

The Girl Who Came Back,' Tom Forman's production, is showing for the last time at the World Theatre tonight.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-06
Summary:

Photoplay conventions of longstanding are routed by Tom Forman, the director of Al Lichtman attraction, 'The Girl Who Came Back,' now running for the last time at the World Theatre when he shows a side of criminal nature that inspires sympathy and respect. The film transference to the…