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: 1921-12-28
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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-01
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-08 - 1923-12-08
Summary:

Sunday to Tuesday, Bessie Barriscale in 'The Luck of Geraldine Laird,' from Kathleen Norris' famous novel.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-08
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-08 - 1923-12-08
Summary:

Sunday to Tuesday, 'The Luck of Geraldine Laird' starring Bessie Barriscale, a Kathleen Norris story.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-10 - 1923-12-11
Summary:

Mon. 10th and Tue. 11th December, at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Bassi [sic] Barriscale in 'The Luck of Geraldine Laird.' Usual price. Booking at the Theatre. December 11 Remarks: Another ad. on page 4.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-10 - 1923-12-11
Summary:

Monday 10th and Tuesday 11th December at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Bessie Barriscale in 'The Luck of Geraldine Laird.' Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-10
Summary:

World Theatre is currently screening a Robertson-Cole Superior picture entitled 'The Luck of Geraldine Laird' featuring Bessie Barriscale. Various elements of the film are vividly shown.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-10
Summary:

How revenge is better to the woman who humiliates the man she loves, even if the act is justified, is shown in 'The Luck of Geraldine Laird,' the picture which is now showing at the World Theatre. Edward Sloman directed the picture, which was made at Bessie Barriscale's studios.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-10 - 1923-12-11
Summary:

Monday 10th to Tuesday 11th December at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bessie Barriscale in 'The Luck of Geraldine Laird.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-11 - 1923-12-11
Summary:

The Luck of Geraldine Laird' starring Bessie Barriscale, a Kathleen Norris story.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-11
Summary:

Bessie Barriscale appears in 'The Luck of Geraldine Laird,' the Robertson-Cole Superior picture, is now playing at the World Theatre. Supporting actors included Welch William Mong, Rosetta [sic] Marstini, Mary Jane Irving and Theo Alice Carpenter. Film plot included.