A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-22 - 1924-12-22
Summary:

A photodramatic melody of the soul that will live in your memory, Jane Novak in 'The Lullaby,' Chester Bennett's photo dramatic masterpiece. Starting Wednesday, December 24th, an extraordinary picture with special music. No increase of prices. Today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-22 - 1924-12-23
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Malvina Longfellow in 'The Story of the Rosary.' Usual prices. Starting Wednesday next, Jane Novak in 'The Lullaby,' Chester Bennett's photo dramatic masterpiece. Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a marvelous…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-23 - 1924-12-23
Summary:

Motion picture triumphs have been reached by such magnificent productions as 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Over the Hill,' 'Humoresque,' 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' A still greater motion picture accomplishment has now been achieved by Chester…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-24 - 1924-12-25
Summary:

Commencing today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Jane Novak in 'The Lullaby,' Chester Bennett's photodramatic masterpiece, with special music at usual prices. Illustration and plot included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-24 - 1924-12-24
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a photodramatic melody of the soul, 'The Lullaby' starring Jane Novak and a brilliant cast. An extraordinary feature with special music. No advance of price. Today and tomorrow at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Mr. Nobody' episode 4 in 4 parts…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-24
Summary:

The Lullaby,' a story of the city, that great monster of a million heads that takes within its powerful grasp the great, the small, the wise and the foolish, elevating the chosen few to the position of prominence, is the substance of the picture which is showing at the World Theatre today.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-25 - 1924-12-25
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a photodramatic melody of the soul, 'The Lullaby' starring Jane Novak and a great cast. An extraordinary feature with special music. No advance of price. Today only at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a thrilling chapter play with Chinese titles, 'Mr…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-25
Summary:

With a tender melody as its theme, harmony in its pictorial setting, and the splendid acting of Jane Novak, as its topmost note, 'The Lullaby,' a Chester Bennett production which played at the World Theatre, proved to be a remarkable symphony of life portrayed in a truly masterful…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-27 - 1924-12-27
Summary:

Last chance to see, a photodramatic melody of the soul that will live forever in your memory, Jane Novak in 'The Lullaby,' Chester Bennett's photodramatic masterpiece. With special music at usual prices. Final shows today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., starting tomorrow, Jack Holt, Hedda…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-27
Summary:

A good example of harmonious picture production is in the 'Lullaby,' an F. O. B. attraction now at the World Theatre. The lullaby theme is carried throughout the presentation of the film, both by the orchestra and in the story itself. The picture, which is scheduled to remain for today…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-19 - 1925-02-19
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5 and 9.15 p.m., 'Koenigsmark' in 12 massive reels. With special music at reasonable prices. Coming, 'Three Wise Fools' directed by King Vidor (a Goldwyn production). Today till Sunday at 2.30 and 9.15, Hongkong China Sun's first super-production…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-20 - 1925-02-21
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5 and 9.15 p.m., 'Koenigsmark' in 12 massive reels. With special music at moderate prices. Starting Sunday, Claire Windsor in Lois Weber's mighty drama, 'What Do Men Want?' Coming, the greatest screen triumph, 'Three Wise Fools.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-23 - 1925-02-23
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Claire Windsor in Lois Weber's mighty drama, 'What Do Men Want?' in seven reels. Usual prices. Starting Wednesday next, Goldwyn presents King Vidor's production, 'Three Wise Fools.' Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-23 - 1925-02-23
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, Claire Windsor in Lois Weber's mighty photoplay, 'What Do Men Want?' Commencing Wednesday 25th, 'Three Wise Fools.' Watch for it. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-23
Summary:

The cast which appears in 'Three Wise Fools,' King Vidor's first Goldwyn production, which is coming to the World Theatre on Wednesday next, is one of those remarkable casts which have come to be associated with Goldwyn pictures. The film was adapted from Austin Strong's…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-24 - 1925-02-24
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Claire Windsor in Lois Weber's mighty photoplay, 'What Do Men Want?' in 7 reels. Starting tomorrow, Goldwyn presents King Vidor's production, 'Three Wise Fools.' Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Hongkong first and best…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-24 - 1925-02-24
Summary:

Last chance to see, Claire Windsor in Lois Weber's mighty photoplay, 'What Do Men Want?' Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Commencing tomorrow, 'Three Wise Fools,' King Vidor's production of John Golden's greatest stage success.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-24 - 1925-02-24
Summary:

Starting tomorrow, Goldwyn presents the King Vidor production, 'Three Wise Fools,' adapted from the play by Austin Strong, staged by Winchell Smith and presented by John Golden, directed by King Vidor, a Goldwyn picture. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-24
Summary:

Claude Gillingwater is one of the regular old-time actors. He served his apprenticeship with a troupe of barnstormers when he was 16 years old and then was one of the featured players in a repertoire company before he was 21. Gillingwater plays one of the wise codgers in 'Three Wise Fools…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-25 - 1925-02-25
Summary:

Today, 'Three Wise Fools,' a Goldwyn production,' John Golden's Broadway stage triumph. With special music at moderate prices. Don't fail to see it. Showing Wednesday to Saturday 25th to 28th. Illustration included.