A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Gaby'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-03
Summary:

A private view was held in Manchester of a film called 'Gaby,' which is Mdlle. Gaby Deslys. This fancy for winding itself round the personality of a popular artiste is one in which the kinema should not be encouraged to indulge. But this particular and very blatant example of '…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-07 - 1922-02-13
Summary:

Special engagament of the film masterpiece, 'Gaby' in 7 reels, featuring Gaby Delys and Harry Pilcer, the world's famous dancers. Commencing Friday 10th, February, for four nights only. See the wonderful ballet scene in natural colours. February 13 Remarks: Positively last show.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-10 - 1922-02-13
Summary:

Today at 5 p.m. sharp and 9.15 p.m., Gaby Delys and Harry Pilcer in 'Gaby.' See the wonderful ballet scenes in natural colours at usual prices. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers,' 6 and 7 epis. Booking at the Theatre. February 11 & 13…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-11
Summary:

A large crowd at the World Theatre was impressed by new production 'Gaby,' a film adapted from novel 'Angel of Forgiveness,' with Gaby Delys [sic] and Harry Pilcers as the centre of attraction. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-27 - 1922-03-27
Summary:

Today only! 5 p.m. sharp and 9.15 p.m., Gaby Delys and Harry Pilcer in 'Gaby,' 7 reels. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Art Acord in 'The White Horseman,' 4 and 5 epis. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. March 27 Remarks: On page 4, another ad. on 'Gaby' only…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-27
Summary:

After special requests from patrons, World Theatre is going to repeat the seven parts drama 'Gaby,' today at 5 p.m. and 9.15 pm. Film synopsis is included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-27
Summary:

By special request, the drama 'Gaby' will be repeated today at the World Theatre. Film synopsis included. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-27
Summary:

Gaby,' is to be shown at the World Theatre today. The film is adapted from the novel by Marcell Herbier, entitled 'The Angel of Forgiveness.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-11
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-12 - 1923-09-12
Summary:

Tonight, 'Foolish Wives.' Next week, 'Robin Hood.' After that, 'Orphans of the Storm,' 'Tess of the Storm Country,' 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,' 'The Prisoner of Zenda,' and 'Peacock Alley.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-05
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-26
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-26 - 1924-05-01
Summary:

Next week, 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame.' May 1 Remarks: Plot included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-29 - 1924-05-01
Summary:

The cinema event of the season, 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,' commencing Thursday. May 1 Remarks: Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-29 - 1924-04-29
Summary:

Commencing Thursday next at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-30 - 1924-04-30
Summary:

Gorgeous and spectacular as 'Intolerance'; mob scenes that rival those of 'Orphans of the Storm'; a setting rivaling that in 'Robin Hood'; a story as touching as 'The Miracle Man'; thrills that compare with those in 'Way Down East'--the moving…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-30
Summary:

Cinema-goers must laugh their last laugh over Buster Keaton in 'The Scarecrow' and sigh their last sigh over Lon Chaney in 'Nomads of the North' this evening for these two excellent pictures will have been replaced tomorrow by the great Universal picture 'The Hunchback…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-01 - 1924-05-07
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lon Chaney in 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame.' May 2-3 Remarks: Hongkong Amusements Ltd. presenting Carl Laemmle's masterly version of Victor Hugo's novel. The purpose of a Picture House is to show moving pictures, The Coronet has the Pictures…