A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: World Theatre: 'The City of Purple Dreams'
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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Headline: World Theatre: 'The City of Purple Dreams'
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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Headline: The City of Purple Dreams'
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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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-21 - 1923-08-21
Summary:

Tomorrow at 9.15 p.m. only, 'Atlantide.' At 5.15 p.m. matinee, Bessie Barriscale in 'Life's Twist.'

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Headline: At the World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-21 - 1923-08-23
Summary:

Commencing today till Saturday, at 9.15 p.m., 'Atlantide' (the Queen of Atlantis); 5.15 p.m. matinee, Bessie Barriscale in 'Life's Twist.' August 22 & 23 Remarks: Picture included.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-21 - 1923-08-25
Summary:

Wednesday 22ned to Saturday 25th August, 5.15 p.m. matinee, Robertson-Cole special, Bessie Barriscale in 'Life's Twist.' 9.15 p.m. show, Pathe Orient presents 'Atlantide' in 12 parts. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-22 - 1923-08-25
Summary:

Wed. 22nd to Sat. 25th August, an extraordinary programme at usual price. At 5.15 p.m. matinee, Robertson-Cole special, Bessie Barriscale in 'Life's Twist.' At 9.15 p.m. show, Pathe Orient presents 'Atlantide,' in 12 parts. Booking at the Theatre. August 22-23 Remarks:…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-22 - 1923-08-25
Summary:

Wednesday 22nd to Saturday 25th August, at extraordinary programme at usual price, 5.15 p.m. matinee, Robertson-Cole special, Bebe Barriscale in 'Life's Twist.'; 9.15 p.m. show, Pathe-Orient present 'Atlantide,' 12 parts. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.