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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Headline: Stormswept'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-06
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-06
Summary:

Tomorrow, World Theatre will be featuring 'Stormswept' featuring Wallace Beery and Noah Beery.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-08
Summary:

Stormswept,' Robert Thornby's new and novel drama of the sea, is now being shown at the World Theatre for today and tomorrow only. The film starred Beery brothers – Wallace and Noah. Other in the cast are Arline Pretty and Virginia Faire.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-08
Summary:

For today and tomorrow only, World Theatre will be screening Robert Thornby's new drama of the sea entitled 'Stormswept.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-08
Summary:

What greater treat could there be for devotees of motion pictures than a production featuring the two virile Beery boys – Wallace and Noah? It will be the feature attraction at the World Theatre today. It is called 'Stormswept.' With the Messrs. Beery great strain on one's…

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

A succession of nerve-tingling episodes, among the biggest of which is a hand-to-hand battle between two men on the top of a towering ship's mast, combine to develop 'Stormswept,' Robert Thornby's new and novel drama of the sea. It is being shown at the World Theatre for…

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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…