A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Occasionally Yours: A Clever Bull Pup
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-10
Summary:

Occasionally Yours,' a Robertson-Cole super-special starring Lew Cody, will be shown at the World Theatre for a run of four days beginning today. It is adapted to the screen by H. Tipton Steck from a story by Elmer Forst. Besides, Mr. Cody previously appeared in 'The Beloved Cheater…

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Headline: Watch Your Fiancee!
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-27 - 1923-10-31
Summary:

Teaser ads for the film 'The Butterfly Man.' October 27 & 29 Remarks: The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from later ads. October 29 Remarks: At the World, 'The Butterfly Man' starring Lew Cody. October 30 Remarks: Besides 'The Butterfly Man…

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Headline: Watch Your Fiancee!
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-27 - 1923-10-29
Summary:

The Butterfly Man' will get her if you don't watch out. See 'The Butterfly Man' coming shortly.

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Headline: Watch Your Fiancee
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-27 - 1923-10-30
Summary:

See 'The Butterfly Man' starring Lew Cody.

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Headline: See It at the World, Beginning Wednesday
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-29 - 1923-10-30
Summary:

Love and let love is the creed of 'The Butterfly Man,' starring Lew Cody.

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Headline: World Theatre: Special Show From Wednesday
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-30
Summary:

From Wednesday to Saturday, the twenty-two scenes of the terrible Catastrophe that befell Yokohama and Tokyo in the recent earthquake will be shown at the World Theatre. They are from Pathe Co. Following this picture, a Robertson-Cole famous production 'Butterfly Man' will be screened…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-31 - 1923-11-03
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. & 9.15 p.m., Lew Cody in 'The Butterfly Man.' Also, 'Japan After Earthquake' [sic]. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. October 31 Remarks: Also screening 'Election of President Tsao Kun.'

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-31 - 1923-10-31
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lew Cody in 'The Butterfly Man.' Also 'Japan After Earthquake,' a picture showing the ruins of branch offices of local concerns, and 'Election of President Tsao Kun.' Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: Double Attractions at the World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-31 - 1923-10-31
Summary:

From today till Saturday, Pathe presents 'Japan After Earthquake,' 'Election of President Tsao Kun' and 'The Butterfly Man,' Gasnier presents Lew Cody in the story by George Barr McCutcheon. 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: 1923-10-31 - 1923-11-03
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lew Cody in 'The Butterfly Man.' Also 'Japan After Earthquake.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-01 - 1923-11-03
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lew Cody in 'The Butterfly Man,' a story of human interest and heart appeal. Also 'Japan After Earthquake,' a picture showing the ruins of branch offices of local concerns. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-03
Summary:

Lovers of the motion picture may be interested to know that Lew Cody, who plays the part of a gay young society blade, is a very serious young man in private life. He takes just as active an interest in the business end of his productions as he does in the artistic. The happy combination is…