A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace. Entirely Under British Management - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-05 - 1922-01-09
Summary:

January 6 at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'A Beggar in Purple,' an Edgar-Lewis production from the novel by Andrew Soutar, distributed by Pathe, and Century Comedies, 'Wood Simps.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Diamond Queen,' 1st, 2nd & 3rd epis. Booking at the Theatre.…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-05 - 1922-01-09
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'A Beggar in Purple,' also 'Wood Simps.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes of 'The Diamond Queen' featuring Eileen Sedgwick. Booking at the Theatre (Telephone 1337). January 5 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-06 - 1922-01-09
Summary:

Beginning Friday, 6th till Monday, 9th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'A Beggar in Purple,' an Edgar Lewis production, Pathe Distributors. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'The Diamond Queen,' 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Booking at the theatre. Phone 1337.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-06 - 1922-01-06
Summary:

Tonight, a drama of love lost and won, Edgar Lewis Productions presents 'A Beggar in Purple,' from the novel by Andrew Soutar. Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre: Methods of Business and Morals of Men
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-06
Summary:

The World Theatre is going to show the Edgar Lewis-Pathe photoplay, 'A Beggar in Purple.' It will be a four days show commencing from today. The film is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Andrew Soutar. Edgar Lewis's previous success 'Other Men's Shoes'…

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Headline: World Theatre: Methods of Business and Morals of Men
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-06
Summary:

A Beggar in Purple,' an Edgar Lewis-Pathe photoplay, will be the feature attraction at the World Theatre for four days. It is an adaption of the famous novel written by Andrew Soutar. Besides, it will be remembered that 'Other Men's Shoes,' a previous Edgar Lewis success, was…

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Headline: World Theatre: 'A Beggar in Purple'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-06
Summary:

A Beggar in Purple,' the Edgar Lewis-Pathe photography, starring John Hargrave, is showing in the World Theatre today. Film plot included.

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Headline: South China Morning Post Advertisement 1923-10-03
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-03 - 1923-10-13
Summary:

H_ L_, 'Safety Last!' Illustration included.

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Headline: Safety Last!
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-05 - 1923-11-10
Summary:

Teaser ads for Harold Lloyd's 'Safety Last!' Different Illustrations included. The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. October 23 Remarks: Distributed by Pathe. October 31 Remarks: Coming shortly at the World Theatre.

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Headline: Coming Shortly to the World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-05 - 1923-11-10
Summary:

Harold Lloyd in 'Safety Last,' a Pathe comedy. Illustration included.

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Headline: South China Morning Post Advertisement 1923-10-08
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-08 - 1923-10-11
Summary:

Safety Last!'

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Headline: South China Morning Post Advertisement 1923-10-12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-12 - 1923-10-20
Summary:

Harold Lloyd in 'Safty Last!'

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Headline: South China Morning Post Advertisement 1923-10-12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-12 - 1923-10-13
Summary:

Harold Lloyd in 'Safty Last!' Illustration included.

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Headline: Use This Real Pin Here
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-15 - 1923-10-16
Summary:

For 'Safety First!' When you laugh and roar at Harold Lloyd in 'Safety Last!' in 7 reels, Pathe comedy. Illustration included.

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Headline: South China Morning Post Advertisement 1923-10-16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-16 - 1923-10-16
Summary:

Safety First!' Illustration included.

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Headline: Laughter First!
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-22 - 1923-10-22
Summary:

Harold Lloyd, the world's happy lad, in 'Safety Last!' the first 7-reel comedy, Pathe distributors. Illustration and plot included.

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Headline: South China Morning Post Advertisement 1923-10-26
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-26 - 1923-10-27
Summary:

Harold Lloyd in 'Safty Last!', Pathe comedy. Illustration included.

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Headline: South China Morning Post Advertisement 1923-10-26
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-26 - 1923-10-27
Summary:

Harold Lloyd in 'Safty Last!', Pathe comedy. Illustration included.

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Headline: Coming!
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-26 - 1923-10-26
Summary:

Laughter first! Harold Lloyd in 'Safety Last,' the first 7-reel comedy cyclone.

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Headline: At the World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-29 - 1923-10-29
Summary:

Coming shortly, Harold Lloyd in 'Safety Last!' Pathe Distributors. Illustration included.