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: 1923-03-16
Summary:

Next week, World Theatre is going to screen French author Victor Hugo's story's film version entitled 'Les Miserables.' The William Fox production featuring William Farnum promises to be original to the great French writer's story.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-21
Summary:

Beginning from today, World Theatre is going to screen a William Fox production entitled 'Les Miserables' starring William Farnum. Written by French author Victor Hugo, the story depicts the unique features of Paris. The producer has tried his best to make the reproduction historically…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-22
Summary:

Yesterday, World Theatre presented a William Fox production 'Les Miserables.' The realistic drama strongly appeals to the emotions of the audience. The film features William Farnum who leaves nothing undone to perform the role of Jean Valjean in the most realistic manner. The play is…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-07
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening 'The Bachelor Girl.' It is based on the famous novel by Victor Marguerite, adapted to the screen by Armand Du Plessy. The film exhibits the beauty of the city of smiles.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-15
Summary:

World Theatre will be repeating the comedy-drama 'The Bachelor Girl' in nine reels, on Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 and 7:15 performances.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-19
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening the film version of Owen Davis' melodrama 'Broadway After Dark,' today. The film exhibits the nightlife of Broadway.

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Headline: At the World
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-21
Summary:

World Theatre is screening 'Broadway after Dark.' In the ball scene, one finds Fred and Dorothy Stone, Mary Eaton, Raymond Hitchcock, Elsie Ferguson and many others.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-14
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening 'Demi-Virgins' the screen adaption of Marcel Prevest's [sic] masterpiece by Mr. Armand du Plessy who is famous for the photoplay 'The Bachelor Girl.' The film revolves around the lives of women living in a fast-paced metropolis and is in…