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: 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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-07
Summary:

The World Theatre is now showing a picture in nine reels, based on the famous romance by Victor Marguerite, adapted to the screen by Armand Du Plessy. The Café Napolitan, the Vaudeville, both famous palaces of joy, are elegant, with beautiful women whose movements are full of art and charm.

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-15
Summary:

Johnnie Walker's admirers were delighted last night when his latest offering 'The 4th Musketeer,' was thrown on the screen for the first time at the World Theatre. The play, which is from the Cosmopolitan Magazine story of the same name, by H. C. Witwer, presents a formula to…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-06
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-10
Summary:

Mr. Goodman's photoplay 'What's Wrong with the Women,' will be shown at the World Theatre today. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-10
Summary:

Today, World Theatre will be screening Mr. Goodman's photoplay 'What's Wrong With The Women.' The photoplay revolves around the issue of the battle of sexes.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-11
Summary:

The eternal battle of sexes is the theme of Mr. Goodman's dramatic photoplay 'What's Wrong with the Women,' which will be shown at the World Theatre today. It is not unkind to womanhood. But it reveals the modern woman in all her strength and weakness and shows by means of a…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-12
Summary:

World Theatre is currently screening Daniel Carson Goodman's 'What's Wrong With the Women.' Tomorrow will be its last performance.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-12
Summary:

What's Wrong with the Women,' is a super-production, personally conceived and executed by Daniel Carson Goodman, the famous feminist, dramatist and producer of important moving pictures of today. It is played by a great cast and is now showing at the World Theatre.

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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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-14
Summary:

A few months ago, Mr. Armand du Plessy gave to the world a photoplay daring in theme, entitled 'The Bachelor Girl.' Now, Mr. Plessey has come along with 'The Demi-Virgins,' a screen adaptation of Marcel Prevost's masterpiece. It shows the same originality, the same…