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: 1923-03-19 - 1923-03-19
Summary:

William Fox presents William Farnum in 'Les Miserables.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-19
Summary:

William Farnum will be seen at the World Theatre, in a screen dramatization of Victor Hugo's immortal story 'Les Miserables.' It is a production under the Fox Film Corporation. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-20 - 1923-03-20
Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday, 4 days only, 5 and 9 p.m. sharp, William Fox presents William Farnum in Victor Hugo's 'Les Miserables.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-21 - 1923-03-24
Summary:

From Wednesday to Saturday, four days only at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. sharp, William Farnum in 'Les Miserables' in 8 parts. Prices of admission: $1.50 and $1.00. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, 'White Eagle' episodes 11 and 12; Friday to Monday, 'White Eagle'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-21 - 1923-03-22
Summary:

William Fox presents William Farnum in 'Les Miserables,' Victor Hugo's story. From Wednesday to Saturday at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. sharp. Prices: $1.50 and $1.00. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-21
Summary:

Les Miserable,' Victor Hugo's masterpiece, a screen version of which William Fox presents at the World Theatre today, has been called by leading literary lights of the world, 'The Gospel of the Poor.' William Farnum takes the title role in the film. Film synopsis included.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-22
Summary:

Les Miserable,' a Victor Hugo's masterpiece, the screen version of which William Fox presents was shown at the World Theatre last night. The leading role is taken by William Farnum. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-24 - 1923-03-24
Summary:

Final showing today of 'Les Miserables.' Commencing Sunday 25th, Bebe Daniels in 'One Wild Week.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-24
Summary:

William Farnum bows himself out of the World Theatre tonight with the final performance of the Fox super-production 'Les Miserables.' This is the last chance to see the drama of Victor Hugo.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-27 - 1925-04-27
Summary:

George Arliss, the world's foremost character actor is coming in 'The Green Goddess.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-27 - 1925-04-27
Summary:

Starting tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., George Arliss with Alice Joyce and a cast of screen celebrities in 'The Green Goddess' in 10 reels. Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., an interesting super-Jewel, 'Butterfly,' with a brilliant cast headed by Laura La Plante, Norman…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-27 - 1925-04-27
Summary:

Last chance to see, a magnificient drama of Norris' famous novel, 'Butterfly,' a Universal super Jewel in 8 reels, starring Laura La Plante, Norman Kerry, Ruth Clifford and Kenneth Harlan. Also Jack Dempsey in 'So This Is Paris,' the 4th of the 'Fight and Win'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-27
Summary:

In 'The Green Goddess,' the superb photodrama which will be presented by Distinctive Pictures Corporation at the World Theatre for five days, beginning tomorrow, the patrons of this house will have the opportunity of seeing the greatest stage and screen actor of the generation – George…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-28 - 1925-04-29
Summary:

Showing today, the world's famous character actor, George Arliss in 'The Green Goddess.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-28 - 1925-04-29
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., George Arliss with Alice Joyce and a cast of screen celebrities in 'The Green Goddess,' in 10 reels. Today at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Hoot Gibson in 'The Sawdust Trail.' Also 'The Funeral of Dr. Sun Yat Sen.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-28 - 1925-04-29
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., George Arliss with Alice Joyce and a cast of screen celebrities in 'The Green Goddess.' With special musical setting. Come and enjoy it. Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-30 - 1925-04-30
Summary:

All shows from today till Saturday, George Arliss with Alice Joyce and a cast of screen celebrities in 'The Green Goddess,' in 10 reels.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-01 - 1925-05-01
Summary:

Starting Sunday at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Floradora Vaudeville Company in their newest songs and dances. By special request, 'The Green Goddess,' starring George Arliss and Alice Joyce will be shown at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., today and tomorrow only. Everyone should not miss this…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-01 - 1925-05-01
Summary:

All shows for today and tomorrow only, George Arliss with Alice Joyce and a cast of celebrities in 'The Green Goddess' in 10 magnificent reels. Starting Sunday at 6.00 and 9.15 p.m., Floradora Vaudeville Company in their newest songs and dances. Also Buddy Messinger in 'Low Bridge…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-02 - 1925-05-02
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Green Goddess' in 10 enormous parts, starring George Arliss and Alice Joyce with a cast of celebrities. Starting tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Floradora Vaudeville Company in their latest songs and dances. Also Buddy Messinger in 'Low Bridge…