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: 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…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-21
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-23
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening King Vidor's first Goldwyn production 'Three Wise Fools.' The film was adapted from Austin Strong's comedy-drama by King Vidor, who also directed it. The film features Eleanor Boardman who is famous for her role in Rupert Hughes' '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-23
Summary:

The cast which appears in 'Three Wise Fools,' King Vidor's first Goldwyn production, which is coming to the World Theatre on Wednesday next, is one of those remarkable casts which have come to be associated with Goldwyn pictures. The film was adapted from Austin Strong's…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-24
Summary:

Beginning tomorrow, the World Theatre will be screening the Goldwyn picture entitled 'Three Wise Fools' featuring Claude Gillingwater.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-24
Summary:

Claude Gillingwater is one of the regular old-time actors. He served his apprenticeship with a troupe of barnstormers when he was 16 years old and then was one of the featured players in a repertoire company before he was 21. Gillingwater plays one of the wise codgers in 'Three Wise Fools…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-25
Summary:

The cast which appears in 'Three Wise Fools,' King Vidor's first Goldwyn picture, which is coming to the World Theatre today, is one of those capable casts which have come to be associated with Goldwyn pictures. Eleanor Boardman, who made such a striking success in 'Souls for…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-25
Summary:

The cast which appears in 'Three Wise Fools,' King Vidor's first Goldwyn picture, which is coming to the World Theatre today, is one of those capable casts which have come to be associated with Goldwyn picture. The film was adapted from Austin Strong's comedy-drama by King…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-26
Summary:

Three Wise Fools,' King Vidor's first Goldwyn picture, now showing in the World Theatre. Eleanor Boardman, who made such a striking success in 'Souls for Sale' is the lead actor. She also played in 'Gimme,' Marshall Neilan's 'The Strangers Banquet'…