A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-08
Summary:

The Frohman Amusement Co., of which William L. Sherrill is the alpha and omega, has constructed a moving picture property in 'Once to Every Man,' a feature in which J. Sherrill co-stars with Mabel Withee. Miss Withee has been concerned in Al Jolson's Winter Garden productions.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-17 - 1924-01-19
Summary:

Al Christie's 6-reel comedy-drama, from Oliver Morosco's success 'So Long Letty.' Also, a 2-part comedy, 'The Way Out.' Admission, 9.15 p.m., $1.2 and 80 cents; 5.15 p.m., 80 and 50 cents. January 17-18 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-17 - 1924-01-19
Summary:

Today till Saturday, Al Christie's 6-reel comedy drama, from Oliver Morosco's success, 'So Long Letty,' a Robertson-Cole super special. Also, 2-part Mermaid comedy, 'This Way Out.' Picture included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-17 - 1924-01-19
Summary:

Today till Saturday, Robertson-Cole super special, Al Christie's 'So Long Letty.' Also, a mermaid comedy, 'This Way Out' in 2 parts. Admission: 9.15 p.m., $1.20 and 80 cents; 5.15 p.m., 80 cents and 50 cents. Illustration included.

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Headline: World
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-19 - 1924-01-19
Summary:

The talk of Hongkong Christie's brightest comedy, 'So Long Letty.' It's a whiz of effervescent laughs.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-26
Summary:

The photoplay version of Paul Dickey's and Mann Page's stage play, 'Lights Out,' is now showing at the World Theatre. Directed by Al Santell for F. B. O. Studio. The cast includes Ruth Stonehouse, Walter McGrail, Marie Astaire, Theodore von Eltz, Hank Mann, Mabel Van Buren,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-26
Summary:

In 'Lights Out,' the comedy drama by Paul Dickey and Mann Page, now showing at the World Theatre, a unique duel is fought between two excellent swordsmen. The screen fight is between Theodore von Eltz and Ben Deely. According to Al Santell, director, the duel was a difficult one…

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Headline: Lights Out'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-29
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-31
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-07
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-03
Summary:

What is the secret of the charm of Mary Pickford? What made Ethel Barrymore the delight of American audiences, and Gaby Deslys the idol of Paris? World Theatre is screening the Al Lichtman attraction 'The Girl Who Came Back.' The film is directed by Tom Forman. Film synopsis included…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-05
Summary:

World Theatre is screening the Al Lichtman attraction 'The Girl Who Came Back.' The film is directed by Tom Forman. Mr. Forman was bothered by two of his cast members, Zasu Pitts and Kenneth Harlan, whose work with Constance Talmadge and later in 'Thorns and Orange Blossoms.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-06
Summary:

Photoplay conventions of longstanding are routed by Tom Forman, the director of Al Lichtman attraction, 'The Girl Who Came Back,' now running for the last time at the World Theatre when he shows a side of criminal nature that inspires sympathy and respect. The film transference to the…