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: 1924-08-30
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-22
Summary:

The man who adapted and supervised 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' the biggest picture in the history of the screen, now following his signal success with the Hugo work, P. P. Sheehan, the famous novelist, was restrained at Universal City as a director. His first picture, 'The Night…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-22
Summary:

World Theatre is screening 'The Night Message,' today. The film is directed by P. P. Sheehan and is based on one of his own stories. P. P. Sheehan is famous for his success with the Hugo work 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-09 - 1925-02-14
Summary:

Coming! 'Why Get Married?' February 12 and 14 remarks: The most beautiful girl in all France, Andree Lafayette in 'Why Get Married?' Starting Tuesday, the summit of motion picture achievement 'Koenigsmark.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-09 - 1925-02-10
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, Constance Talmadge in 'The Sauce for the Goose' a drama of love, suspense and comedy. Starting Wednesday, the most beautiful girl in all France, Andree Lafayette in 'Why Get Married?' February 9-10 remarks: Coming! 'Koenigsmark.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-09 - 1925-02-10
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Constance Talmadge in 'The Sauce for the Goose' [sic]. Usual prices. Starting Wednesday next, Andree Lafayette in 'Why Get Married?' Coming, the wonderful picturization of Pierre Benolt [sic]'s famous novel, '…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-11 - 1925-02-14
Summary:

Today till Saturday, the most beautiful girl in all France, Andree Lafayette in 'Why Get Married?' Coming, the summit of motion picture achievement 'Koenigsmark.' February 11 remarks: Today till Friday, 'Mr. Nobody' episodes 19 and 20. Added attraction, magical…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-11 - 1925-02-14
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Andree Lafayette in 'Why Get Married?' Also 'Koenigsmark.' February 11 Remarks: Today till Friday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Mr. Nobody' Ep. 19 and 20. Added attraction, Magical Hypnotism (played by a number of skillful…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-14 - 1925-02-21
Summary:

Beginning Tuesday, 17th at 5 and 9.15 p.m., 'Koenigsmark.' Picture or illustration included. February 17-19 Remarks: Starting tomorrow at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Hongkong China Sun's first and best production, 'Love Is Dangerous.' February 20 Remarks: Coming, 'Three…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-16 - 1925-02-23
Summary:

The greatest picture of the season 'Koenigsmark' (in 12 reels). See Pierre Benoit's famous novel on the screen. February 17 remarks: Hongkong China Sun's first super production 'Love is Dangerous.' February 20-23 remarks: Starting Sunday, Claire Windsor in Lois…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-16 - 1925-02-16
Summary:

Last chance to see Russell Simpson, Gertrude Olmstead and Barbara Tenant [sic] in 'Shadows of Conscience' (in seven reels). Starting tomorrow, the wonderful picturization of Pierre Benoit's novel 'Koenigsmark' (in 12 reels).

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-16 - 1925-02-16
Summary:

Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15, last chance to see Russell Simpson, Barbara Tennant and Gertrude Olmstead in 'Shadows of Conscience' in seven reels. Starting tomorrow, 'Koenigsmark.'

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Headline: Koenigsmark'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-19
Summary:

The World Theatre has been showing the wonderful picturisation of Pierre Benoit's world famous novel 'Koenigsmark' for the last two days with great success. Film plot included.

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Headline: Koenigsmark'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-20
Summary:

The World Theatre has been showing the wonderful picturization of Pierre Benoit's world-famous novel, 'Koenigsmark.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-03 - 1925-03-07
Summary:

Today! Charles Dickens famous novel becomes the perfect movie 'Our Mutual Friend.' Better than 'A Tale of Two Cities.' By special request, 'Koenigsmark.' March 5 and 6 remarks: The latest and best Chinese feature 'How Road Diverged.' Also, Charles Chaplin…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-03 - 1925-03-07
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Charles Dickens' 'Our Mutual Friend' with special musical setting. By special request, romantic 'Koenigsmark' will be shown again soon. March 5-7 Remarks: Today till Saturday at 2.30 and 7.15, 'How Road Diverged.' Also Charlie…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-07 - 1925-03-14
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15, Monte and Irene Rich in 'Defying Destiny.' By special request, romantic 'Koenigsmark.' March 7 Remarks: On page 7, ad. on 'Defying Destiny' only. Illustration included. March 13-14 Remarks: Starting Sunday, I. Mozukin and N.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-09 - 1925-03-10
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15, Constance Talmadge in 'The Beauty Shop.' Starting Wednesday next, Monte Blue and Irene Rich in 'Defying Destiny.' By special request, romantic 'Koenigsmark.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-10 - 1925-03-14
Summary:

Starting tomorrow, Monte Blue and Irene Rich in 'Defying Destiny. The star is supported by a cast including Jackie Saunders, Russell Simpson and Tully Marshall. Constance Talmadge in 'The Beauty Shop.' March 11 and 12 remarks: Defying Destiny by Grace Sanderson Michie, A Louis…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-14 - 1925-03-19
Summary:

By special request, romantic 'Koenigsmark.' Commencing Friday next, 20thm Mary Philbin in 'The Gaiety Girl.' Also Jack Dempsey in 'Fight and Win.' March 18 Remarks: Picture included.