A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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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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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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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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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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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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: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-17 - 1925-04-22
Summary:

Today till Wednesday, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Distinctive Pictures Corporation presents 'The Rejected Woman,' with Alma Rubens, Conrad Nagel and Wyndham Standing, directed by Albert Parker, from the story by John Lynch. Illustration included. April 20 & 21 Remarks: Starting Thursday,…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-18 - 1925-04-18
Summary:

Starting Wednesday next, 'Butterfly,' with Laura La Plante, Kenneth Harlan, Ruth Clifford, Norman Kerry, T. Roy Barnes, Margaret Livingston, Freeman Wood and Cesare Gravina, a Clarence Brown production. Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-20 - 1925-04-21
Summary:

Today till Wednesday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Rejected Woman' with Alma Rubens, Conrad Nagel, Wyndham Standing and a brilliant cast. With special musical setting. Coming, Laura La Plante in 'Butterfly,' Universal super-Jewel with an all-star cast. Also Jack Dempsey in…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-20 - 1925-04-22
Summary:

Today till Wednesday at 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Rejected Woman,' with Alma Rubens, Conrad Nagel, Wyndham Standing and a brilliant cast. With special musical setting. Coming, Laura La Plante in 'Butterfly,' a Universal super Jewel with an all-star cast. Also Jack Dempsey in '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-21
Summary:

Kathleen Norris's latest novel to be filmed 'Butterfly,' comes to the World Theatre tomorrow. Production details and background included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-22 - 1925-04-22
Summary:

Starting tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Kathleen Norris' world-famous novel, 'Butterfly,' a Universal super Jewel in eight reels, with a brilliant cast headed by Laura La Plante, Norman Kerry, Ruth Clifford, Kenneth Harlan, supported by Roy Barnes, Margaret Livingstone, Freeman…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-22 - 1925-04-22
Summary:

Last chance to see 'The Rejected Woman,' with Conrad Nagel, Alma Rubens, Wyndham Standing and a brilliant cast. Final shows today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Starting tomorrow, Kathleen Norris' world-famous novel, 'Butterfly,' a Universal super Jewel in eight reels, with a…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-22
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening the film version of Kathleen Norris's novel 'Butterfly,' tomorrow. The Universal Jewel attraction is directed by Clarence Brown and features Ruth Clifford, Laura La Plante, Kenneth Harlan and Norman Kerry. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-22
Summary:

Kathleen Noris' latest novel to be filmed, 'Butterfly,' has been filmed as a Universal Jewel all-star production directed for the screen by Clarence Brown, and comes to the World Theatre tomorrow. The leading characters are played by Ruth Clifford, Laura La Plante, Kenneth Harlan…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-23 - 1925-04-27
Summary:

Showing today, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a magnificent photodramatization of the famous novel by Kathleen Norris, Carl Laemmle presents 'Butterfly,' starring Laura La Plante, Norman Kerry, Kenneth Harlan, Ruth Clifford and Margaret Livingston. Also Jack Dempsey in 'So This Is Paris,…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-23 - 1925-04-24
Summary:

Starting today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a great Universal super Jewel made out of Kathleen Norris' world-famous novel, 'Butterfly' in 8 reels, with an all-star cast including Laura La Plante, Norman Kerry, Ruth Clifford and Kenneth Harlan. Also Jack Dempsey in 'So This Is Paris…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-23 - 1925-04-23
Summary:

Showing today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a magnificent photodramatization of the famous novel by Kathleen Norris, Carl Laemmle presents a Universal-Jewel picture, 'Butterfly,' with Laura La Plante, Norman Kerry, Ruth Clifford and Kenneth Harlan. Also Jack Dempsey in 'So This Is Paris…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-23 - 1925-04-24
Summary:

Starting today at 5.15 and 9.15, 'Butterfly' with Laura La Plante, Norman Kerry, Ruth Clifford, Kenneth Harlan and others. Also Jack Dempsey in 'So This Is Paris.' Today till Saturday at 2.30 and 7.15, Johnny Hines in 'Little Johnny Jones.'