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: 1914-08-20
Summary:

A cinematograph performance held at the Canton Club theatre resulted in a surplus and a cheque has been devoted to the relief of suffering caused by the West River floods.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-07 - 1922-02-09
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Ethel Clayton with Elliott Dexter and Theodore Robert [sic] in 'The Girl Who Came Back.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, 10 and 11 epis. Of 'Diamond Queen' featuring Eileen Sedgwick. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-07 - 1922-02-09
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Ethel Clayton in the new adaption for the screen of C. M. S. McLellan's 'Leah Kleschna,' 'The Girl Who Came Back.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, 10 and 11 episodes of 'Diamond Queen' featuring Eileen Sedgwick.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-07 - 1922-02-09
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performance, Ethel Clayton, Paramount star in screen version of stage drama, 'The Girl Who Came Back.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Eileen Sedgwick in 'Diamond Queen' 10 and 11 episodes. Booking at the Theatre.

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-11
Summary:

This Week's Arrangements: Today 400 sailors will be entertained to tiffin at the City Hall. His Excellency the Governor will give a dinner at Government House to the Vice Admiral and his staff. On Friday 190 cadets will lunch at the City Hall and afterwards be conveyed to the World Theatre…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-26
Summary:

The cadets and men on the Japanese training squadron spent a fairly busy weekend sightseeing. Yesterday, 750 Japanese sailors and 100 British sailors were entertained at a cinematograph performance at the World Theatre, at the conclusion of which each man received a packet of cigarettes bearing…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-02
Summary:

Under the auspices of the joint Chambers of Commerce Committee for the Hongkong Section of the British Empire Exhibition, an exhibition of cinematograph films, including pictures of Hongkong for display at the British Empire Exhibition, is to be shown at the World Theatre on Thursday.

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

Showing today, 'The Girl Who Came Back.' Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-29 - 1924-12-01
Summary:

Starting tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The New Moon.' December 1 Remarks: Starting Wednesday next, 'The Girl Who Came Back,' with Miriam Cooper, Kenneth Harlam, Gaston Glass, Joseph Dowling, Zasu Pitts, Fred Malatesta, Ethel Shannon and Mary Culver.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-01 - 1924-12-02
Summary:

Today & tomorrow only at 5.15 & 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The New Moon.' Film plot included. Usual prices. Starting Wednesday next, 'The Girl Who Came Back' with Miriam Cooper, Kenneth Harlan, Gaston Glass, Joseph Dowling, Zasu Pitts, Fred Malatesta, Ethel Shannon,…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-01 - 1924-12-01
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The New Moon,' with Pedro Cordoba, Marc McDermott, Charles Gerrard and Stuart Holmes. Usual prices. Starting Wednesday next, 'The Girl Who Came Back,' with a brilliant cast including Miriam Cooper, Kenneth Harlan,…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-01 - 1924-12-02
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The New Moon.' Usual prices. Starting Wednesday next, 'The Girl Who Came Back' starring Miriam Cooper, Kenneth Harlan, Zasu Pitts and a great cast. Watch for it. Today till Thursday, Eddie Polo in 'Secret Four…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-01 - 1924-12-02
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The New Moon.' Usual prices. Starting Wednesday next, 'The Girl Who Came Back' starring Miriam Cooper, Kenneth Harlan, Zasu Pitts and a great cast. Today till Thursday, Eddie Polo in 'Secret Four' ep. 9…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-02 - 1924-12-02
Summary:

Don't miss your last chance to see Norma Talmadge in 'The New Moon,' visualized by producer Joseph M. Schenck, Norma Talmadge and a brilliant cast. Final performances today. Commencing tomorrow, the most colourful and picturesque feature of the year, 'The Girl Who Came Back…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-03 - 1924-12-06
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Girl Who Came Back' with Miriam Cooper, Keeneth Harlan, Gaston Glass, Joseph Dowlieg [sic], Zasu Pitts, Fred Xalatesia [sic], Ethel Shannon, Mary Culver. December 3-4 Remarks: On page 3 & 5, film plot and photo included. December 3-4…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-03 - 1924-12-05
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Girl Who Came Back,' with a brilliant cast including Miriam Cooper, Kenneth Harlan, Gaston Glass, Joseph Dowling, Zasu Pitts, Ethel Shannon, Fred Malatesta, and Mary Culver. Special music. Usual prices. Today and tomorrow only at 2.30 and…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-03 - 1924-12-05
Summary:

We take pleasure in presenting the best and most colourful picture of the season, 'The Girl Who Came Back,' starring Miriam Cooper, Kenneth Harlan, Gaston Glass, Joseph Dowling, Zasu Pitts, Ethel Shannon, Fred Malatesta, and Mary Culver. Special music, ordinary prices. Today till…

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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…