A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-18
Summary:

Chicago, Nov. 14 – Athletics and entertainment are encouraged by the governor of the prison and the State Board of Control, to arouse the interest and spirit of the men under detention. Moving pictures are shown several evenings a week at the Anamosa Prison, and the governor says that these and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-19 - 1923-03-19
Summary:

William Fox presents William Farnum in 'Les Miserables.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-19
Summary:

William Farnum will be seen at the World Theatre, in a screen dramatization of Victor Hugo's immortal story 'Les Miserables.' It is a production under the Fox Film Corporation. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-20 - 1923-03-20
Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday, 4 days only, 5 and 9 p.m. sharp, William Fox presents William Farnum in Victor Hugo's 'Les Miserables.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-21 - 1923-03-24
Summary:

From Wednesday to Saturday, four days only at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. sharp, William Farnum in 'Les Miserables' in 8 parts. Prices of admission: $1.50 and $1.00. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, 'White Eagle' episodes 11 and 12; Friday to Monday, 'White Eagle'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-21 - 1923-03-22
Summary:

William Fox presents William Farnum in 'Les Miserables,' Victor Hugo's story. From Wednesday to Saturday at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. sharp. Prices: $1.50 and $1.00. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-21
Summary:

Les Miserable,' Victor Hugo's masterpiece, a screen version of which William Fox presents at the World Theatre today, has been called by leading literary lights of the world, 'The Gospel of the Poor.' William Farnum takes the title role in the film. Film synopsis included.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-22
Summary:

Les Miserable,' a Victor Hugo's masterpiece, the screen version of which William Fox presents was shown at the World Theatre last night. The leading role is taken by William Farnum. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-24 - 1923-03-24
Summary:

Final showing today of 'Les Miserables.' Commencing Sunday 25th, Bebe Daniels in 'One Wild Week.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-24
Summary:

William Farnum bows himself out of the World Theatre tonight with the final performance of the Fox super-production 'Les Miserables.' This is the last chance to see the drama of Victor Hugo.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-16 - 1925-03-16
Summary:

Ivan Mozukin and Nathalia Lessienko in 'The Morphine's Prey.' Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Starting tomorrow at 5 and 9.15 p.m., 'Koenigsmark.' With special music at reduced prices. Coming, Mary Philbin in 'The Gaiety Girl.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-17 - 1925-03-19
Summary:

Starting again today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Koenigsmark' adapted from Pierre Benoit's world-famous novel. Prices: 5 p.m., $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15 p.m., $1.20, 80 cents and 40 cents. Starting Friday 20th, Mary Philbin in 'The Gaiety Girl.' Also Jack Dempsey in '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-19 - 1925-03-19
Summary:

When love failed, fate was heroic. Carl Laemmle's Universal-Jewel production of 'The Gaiety Girl,' from I. A. R. Wylie's novel, starring Mary Philbin.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-19
Summary:

The romantic love story is the play in which Mary Philbin is at her very best.' This statement, by King Baggot, seems borne out in her three biggest successes of the screen; 'Merry-Go-Round,' 'Fool's Highway,' and her last 'The Gaiety Girl,' Universal…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-20 - 1925-03-21
Summary:

Today till Tuesday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Gaiety Girl' in 8 magnificent reels, starring Mary Philbin, with Freeman Wood, William Haines, Joseph J. Dowling, James O. Barrows and others. Added attraction, Jack Dempsey in 'Fight and Win.' Today till Monday at 2.30 and 7.15…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-20 - 1925-03-21
Summary:

Today till Tuesday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Gaiety Girl' with Mary Philbin, Universal-Jewel production. Added attraction, Jack Dempsey in 'Fight and Win.' Prices: 5.15 p.m., $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15, $1.50, $1.00 and 50 cents. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-20
Summary:

London's quaint old Gaiety Theatre, whose tone of individuality is known all over the theatrical world, was reproduced at Universal City, and Mary Philbin took her first bow over the 'footlights' of its stage, in 'The Gaiety Girl,' now playing at the World Theatre. It is…

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Headline: At the World
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-21 - 1925-03-21
Summary:

Carl Laemmle presents a Universal-Jewel classic, 'The Gaiety Girl,' adapted from I. A. R. Wylie's novel, starring Mary Philbin. Showing together with 'Winning His Way,' first of the new series of fight films with Jack Dempsey. March 21 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-23 - 1925-03-24
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Gaiety Girl,' a Universal super Jewel in eight reels, starring Mary Philbin. Added attraction: Jack Dempsey in 'Fight and Win' (first series). Starting Wednesday next, Baby Peggy in 'Helen's Babies.' March 24…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-23 - 1925-03-23
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Carl Laemmle presents his latest Universal super Jewel, 'The Gaiety Girl,' starring Mary Philbin. Added attraction: Jack Dempsey in 'Winning His Way.' Today only at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Koenigsmark.'