A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-21
Summary:

This week World Theatre will show the photo-drama 'Colorado' featuring Frank Mayo. The film includes references to France and the Great War.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-21
Summary:

Beginning from today, World Theatre is going to screen a William Fox production entitled 'Les Miserables' starring William Farnum. Written by French author Victor Hugo, the story depicts the unique features of Paris. The producer has tried his best to make the reproduction historically…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-01 - 1923-12-15
Summary:

Priscilla Dean in a remarkable picturization of one of the best novels by Frances Hodgson Burnett, 'The Flame of Life,' Universal super Jewel. December 8 & 12 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-03 - 1923-12-14
Summary:

Teaser ads for the film 'The Flame of Life.' December 3 Remarks: The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. December 12 Remarks: It is from Frances Hodgson Burnett's novel, and directed by Hobart Henley who made 'The Flirt.' Film…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-07 - 1923-12-07
Summary:

Priscilla Dean and a great cast in a remarkable picturization of one of the best novels by Frances Hodgson Burnett, 'The Flame of Life,' Universal super Jewel.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-08 - 1923-12-08
Summary:

Carl Laemmle presents Priscilla Dean in a stupendous picturization of one of Frances Hodgson Burnett's best novels, 'The Flame of Life,' Universal-Jewel. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-08
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-11 - 1923-12-11
Summary:

Beginning Wednesday, Carl Laemmle presents Priscilla Dean in a stupendous picturization of one of Frances Hodgson Burnett's best novels, 'The Flame of Life,' Universal-Jewel.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-12
Summary:

Four children, no one of them with but a few scenes to play, add a charming touch to the Hobart Henley Universal-Jewel production, 'The Flame of Life,' starring Priscilla Dean, coming to the World Theatre today. Although seen but a few times in the picture, Richard Daniels, Frankie Lee…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-14 - 1923-12-14
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Carl Lammle offers Priscilla Dean in a stupendous picturization of one of Frances Hodgson Burnett's best novels, 'The Flame of Life,' Universal-Jewel.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-14
Summary:

Priscilla Dean's latest vehicle, which appeared at the World Theatre last night, is a Hobart Henley Universal-Jewel adaptation of one of Frances Hodgson Burnett's novels of English life. In 'The Flame of Life,' Miss Dean as Joan attracts the attention of the 'overman…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-15
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-09
Summary:

The Heart Line,' starring Leah Baird at the World Theatre today, is a sincere effort on the part of its producers, the Leah Baird Film Corporation Inc., to expose those who use a divine gift for fraudulent purposes. The picturization of Gelett Burgess' novel is not an argument for or…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-23 - 1924-04-23
Summary:

A Chapter in Her Life,' Lois Weber's tremendous production of the famous story of 'Jewel,' by Clara Louise Burnham. The powerful cast features Claude Gillingwater, Robert Frazer, Jacqueline Gadsdon, Eva Thatcher, Jane Mercer, Ralph Yearsley, Frances Raymond, Fred Thomson and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-25
Summary:

A Chapter in Her Life,' adapted from 'Jewel,' Clara Louise Burnham's novel, is scoring heavily at the World Theatre. With Claude Gillingwater, one of the best-known character actors of the screen and stage, and Jane Mercer, newest sensation among child 'discoveries…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-26
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-30
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-01
Summary:

A Lady of Quality,' Universal super Jewel production, starring Virginia Valli and directed by Hobart Henley, comes to the World Theatre next Wednesday. It is the second Universal screen version of a Burnett novel, the first being 'The Flame of Life.' Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-03
Summary:

A Lady of Quality' by Frances Hodgson Burnett, in which Virginia Valli is starring at the World Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-03
Summary:

What the Countess did and what were the consequences form the climax of one of the most gripping and dramatic stories ever told on the screen, 'A Lady of Quality,' by Frances Hodgson Burnett in which Virginia Valli is starring at the World Theatre.