A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-09 - 1924-12-13
Summary:

Wed. Dec. 10th at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Warner Bros. presents 'The Gold Diggers,' in 9 reels with Hope Hamption, Louise Fazenda, Windham Standing and a notable cast. Film plot included. December 9-12 Remarks: On page 4 & 5, Illustration included. December 10-11 Remarks: Today…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-13 - 1924-12-20
Summary:

The biggest boxing show starting Wednesday 17th, 'Firpo vs. Wills' (12 rounds) and 'Dempsey vs. Gibbons' (15 rounds). December 15 Remarks: Today & tomorrow, Georges Carpentier in 'The Wonder Man.' December 16-17 & 19 Remarks: Another ad. on the biggest…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-15 - 1924-12-16
Summary:

Today & tomorrow only at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Georges Carpentier in 'The Wonder Man.' Commencing Wed. 17th, the biggest boxing show, 'Firpo vs. Wills' (12 rounds) and 'Dempsey vs. Gibbons' (15 rounds). Today till Thursday at 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., a marvelous…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-22 - 1924-12-23
Summary:

Today & tomorrow only at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Malvina Longfellow in 'The Story of the Rosary.' Starting Wed. next, Jane Novak in 'The Lullaby,' Chester Bennett's photodramatic masterpiece. Today till Thursday at 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., a marvelous chapter play with…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-24 - 1924-12-27
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'The Lullaby,' starring Jane Novak. Film plot included. Today and tomorrow at 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., a marvelous chapter play with English & Chinese titles, 'Mr. Nobody' (ep. 4 in 4 parts). December 24, 26-27 Remarks: On page 4…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-29 - 1924-12-30
Summary:

Today & tomorrow only at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m, Jack Holt, Hedda Nova in 'The Mask,' in two reels. Usual prices. Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a thrilling chapter play with English & Chinese titles, 'Mr. Nobody' (ep. 8 & 9). December 30 Remarks:…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-31 - 1925-01-03
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Jesse L. Lasky presents 'The Covered Wagon,' a Paramount picture. Film plot included. December 31 & January 2 Remarks: Today & tomorrow at 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., a marvelous chapter play with English & Chinese titles, 'Mr.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-05 - 1925-01-06
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, the latest French super production 'The Parisian Rag-Picker' in seven reels, featuring Nicolai [sic] Koline and Helen Darney. Starting Wednesday, the best super Jewel production 'Merry-Go-Round.' January 5 remarks: Today till Thursday, a marvellous…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-07 - 1925-01-10
Summary:

Today till Saturday, the picture you've been long waiting for 'Merry-Go-Round' in eleven reels featuring Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry and a great cast. The latest Chinese super-production 'The Valiant Brothers' in ten reels produced by Commercial Press Ltd. Also 'Mr.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-12 - 1925-01-13
Summary:

Carmel Myers in 'The Love Pirate' also featuring Kathryn McGuire, Melbourne McDowell, Clyde Fillmore. Don't forget to see France Dhelia in 'Demi-Virgins.' Coming! William Fox presents 'Over the Hill.' January 12 remarks: Today, the best Chinese production…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-21 - 1925-01-23
Summary:

Lois Weber, producer of 'Hypocrites,' 'Shoes,' 'To Please One Woman,' 'The Price of a Good Time,' 'Where are My Children?' 'Too Wise Wives,' presents The Blot. Commencing Sunday, William Fox presents 'Over the Hill.' January…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-04 - 1925-02-07
Summary:

Don't miss a Warner Bros. Classic of the Screen 'Being Respectable,' from Grace H. Flandrau with Marie Prevost, Monte Blue, Irene Rich, Louise Fazenda, Theodore von Eltz. Added attraction: 'Plus and Minus' (Cameo Comedy), 'Reunion' (Inkwell Cartoon). February 4…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-11 - 1925-02-14
Summary:

Today till Saturday, the most beautiful girl in all France, Andree Lafayette in 'Why Get Married?' Coming, the summit of motion picture achievement 'Koenigsmark.' February 11 remarks: Today till Friday, 'Mr. Nobody' episodes 19 and 20. Added attraction, magical…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-17 - 1924-12-19
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. only, the greatest boxing show, nine full reels of thrills, suspense and excitement unequalled in motion picture history. Firpo vs. Wills (12 rounds) and Dempsey vs. Gibbons (15 rounds). Prices $2.00, $1.00 and 60 cents. Soldiers, sailors and students…

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

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15, Warner Bros. present 'The Gold Diggers,' nine reels of interesting scenes made with the assistance of the dean of drama, David Belasco, with Hope Hampton, Wyndham Standing, Louise Fazenda and a strong cast. Special music. Reasonable prices.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-13 - 1924-12-13
Summary:

Last chance to see Warner Bros. by arrangement with David Belasco in 'The Gold Diggers' with Hope Hampton, Louise Fazenda, Wyndham Standing and a strong cast, a knock-out story of a group of showgirls based on the famous play by Avery Hopwood. Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-15 - 1924-12-16
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Georges Carpentier in 'The Wonder Man' in 7 reels. Usual prices. Commencing Wednesday 17th, the biggest boxing show ever seen, Dempsey vs. Gibbons (15 rounds) and Firpo vs. Wills (12 rounds), nine reels of excitement. Today till Thursday…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-20 - 1924-12-20
Summary:

Last chance to see the biggest boxing show ever seen here, Firpo vs. Wills (12 rounds) and Dempsey vs. Gibbons (15 rounds), nine full reels of thrills, suspense and excitement unequalled in motion picture history. Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. only. Commencing tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m…

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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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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…