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: 1921-12-27 - 1921-12-29
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Thomas Santschi & Bessie Eyton in 'The City of Purple Dream.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, 'The Great London Mystery,' 1, 2 and 3 epis. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-27 - 1921-12-29
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Thomas Santschi and Bessie Eyton in 'The City of Purple Dream.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, 'The Great London Mystery' 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes. Booking at the Theatre, phone 1337.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-28 - 1921-12-29
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Thomas Santschi and Bessie Eyton in 'The City of Purple Dream,' a famous novel realized upon the screen. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, 'The Great London Mystery,' 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes. Booking at the theatre. Phone 1337.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-28
Summary:

The magnificent picture, 'The City of Purple Dreams,' in six parts attracted a large house yesterday at the World Theatre and is only to be shown for two days more, today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. This picture is based on a novel written by Edwin Baird and was produced by…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-28
Summary:

The City of Purple Dreams' was shown at the World Theatre yesterday. The picture is based on a novel written by Edwin Baird, and was produced by Colin Campbell. Meanwhile, Thomas Santschi takes the leading role, together with Bessie Eyton and Fritzi Brunette. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-28
Summary:

The City of Purple Dreams' attracted large house yesterday in World Theatre. The picture is based on a novel written by Edwin Baird, and was produced by Colin Campbell. Thomas Santschi is cast in the leading role. Bessie Eyton and Fritzi Brunette were the leading ladies. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-28 - 1922-03-30
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., 'The Cast-Off,' a six-part picture made by Thomas H. Ince and features Bessie Barriscale. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Ben Wilson & Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four,' 6th and 7th epis. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-28 - 1922-03-30
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., 'The Cast-Off,' a six-part picture made by Thomas H. Ince, featuring Bessie Barriscale. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four,' episodes 6 and 7. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-28
Summary:

World Theatre is showing 'The Cast Off.' It is also the last photoplay in which Bessie Barriscale appears under the Ince banner.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-28 - 1922-03-30
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Cast-Off,' the 6-part picture made by Thomas H. Ince featuring Bessie Barriscale. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four' episodes 6 and 7. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-10
Summary:

A Trick of Fate,' in which Bessie Barriscale takes the leading role, is being screened at the World Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-10
Summary:

World Theatre is screening a drama entitled 'The Trick of Fate' starring Bessie Barriscale. There are a strong love interest and plenty of excitement, and it should draw big houses.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-11 - 1922-07-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bessie Barriscale in 'A Trick of Fate.' At 2.30 and 7.15 performance, Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die,' final epis. and Eileen Sedgwick in 'Terror Trail,' epis. 7 & 8. Usual price. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-11 - 1922-07-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bessie Barriscale in 'A Trick of Fate.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die' (final episodes) and Eileen Sedgwick in 'Terror Trail,' episodes 7 and 8. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-11 - 1922-07-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bessie Barriscale in 'A Trick of Fate.' 2.30 and 7.15 performances, Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die' final episodes and Eileen Sedgwick in 'Terror Trail' episodes 7 and 8. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-07
Summary:

World Theatre is screening a Robert Brunton production 'Two-Gun Betty' featuring Bessie Barriscale. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-08 - 1922-08-10
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bessie Barriscale in 'Two-Gun Betty.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'Terror Trail,' epis. 17 & 18 (final). Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-08 - 1922-08-10
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bessie Barriscale in 'Two-Gun Betty.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'Terror Trail' episodes 17 and 18 (final). Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-08
Summary:

Two-gun Betty,' featuring Bessie Barriscale, will be shown at the World Theatre from now to Thursday night. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-08 - 1922-08-10
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bessie Barriscale in 'Two-Gun Betty.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'Terror Trail' episode 17 and 18 (final). Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.