A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Les Miserables': World Theatre Picture
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-16
Summary:

William Lyon Phelps Lampson, Professor of English Literature at Yale University, was so impressed by the William Fox picturization of 'Les Miserables,' with William Farnum take the leading role, will be shown at the World Theatre.

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Headline: Les Miserables': Victor Hugo's Classic Filmed
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-19
Summary:

Les Miserables,' written by Victor Hugo, became a moving picture in which presented by William Fox and starred by William Farnum, will take place for screening in World Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-19 - 1923-03-22
Summary:

From Wednesday to Saturday at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. sharp, William Farnum as Jean Valjean in Victor Hugo's 'Les Miserables,' a William Fox production. Plot and illustration included.

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Headline: Les Miserables': What it' Cost
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-21
Summary:

Victor Hugo sold the rights of 'Les Miserables' to William Fox and become a screen version which is shown at the World Theatre, starred by William Farnum.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-21 - 1923-03-24
Summary:

From Wednesday to Saturday at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. sharp, William Farnum in 'Les Miserables.' Prices of admission: $1.50 and $1.00. Military and navy in uniforms: half price to stalls only. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, 'White Eagle' episodes 11 and 12; Friday to…

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Headline: Les Miserables': Final Showing Today
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-24
Summary:

A film version of Victor Hugo's 'Les Miserables' is showing at the World Theatre today. William Farnum starred in this William Fox production. Film plot included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-24 - 1923-03-24
Summary:

Last chance to see 'Les Miserables' today. Commencing Sunday 25th, Bebe Daniels in One Wild Week.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-04 - 1923-04-07
Summary:

Wednesday 4th to Saturday 7th, April, 9 a.m. only, Stasia Naperkovska [sic] in 'Atlantide' (The Queen of Atlantis) in 12 parts. Prices: $1.50 and $1.00. Soldiers and sailors in uniform only half-price to stalls. 5.15 p.m., Universal special attraction, Carmel Myers in 'The Mad…

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Headline: At the World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-04 - 1923-04-04
Summary:

Tonight 9 p.m., 'Atlantide' (The Queen of Atlantis) featuring Stasia Naperkovska [sic]. Picture or illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-07 - 1923-04-07
Summary:

Tonight, last show, Stasia Naperkovska [sic] in 'Atlantide' (The Queen of Atlantis).

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Headline: Commencing Today at the World
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-17 - 1923-08-25
Summary:

9.15 p.m. show only, 'Atlantide,' The Queen of Atlantis. Ordinary price. August 25 Remarks: Picture included.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-21 - 1923-08-25
Summary:

Wednesday 22ned to Saturday 25th August, 5.15 p.m. matinee, Robertson-Cole special, Bessie Barriscale in 'Life's Twist.' 9.15 p.m. show, Pathe Orient presents 'Atlantide' in 12 parts. Booking at the Theatre.