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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-15 - 1924-11-19
Summary:

Sat. to Wed., Nov. 15th to 19th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sunday at 6.00, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National presents Jackie Coogan in 'Daddy.' Added attraction, dances from Mr. Thomas Astroff and songs from Miss Bessie Lester. November 18 Remarks: Another ad. on page 3.

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Headline: Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-15 - 1924-11-15
Summary:

Saturday to Wednesday, November 15th to 19th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sunday at 6, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures present Jackie Coogan in 'Daddy.' Added attraction: Mr. Thomas Astroff, classical and oriental dances; Miss Bessie Lester, new comic songs, etc.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-15 - 1924-11-15
Summary:

Entire changes of programme on Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sunday at 9.15 p.m. only, Mr. Thomas Astroff, direct from the Imperial Russian Opera Ballet in classical and oriental dances. Miss Bessie Lester, new comic songs and novelties. Also showing Jackie Coogan in '…

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Headline: Queen's
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-15 - 1924-11-19
Summary:

Saturday to Wednesday, November 15th to 19th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sunday at 6.00, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., First National Pictures presents Jackie Coogan in 'Daddy.' Added attraction: Mr. Thomas Astroff's classical and oriental dances and Miss Bessie Lester's new…

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Headline: Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-17 - 1924-11-18
Summary:

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Jackie Coogan in 'Daddy.' Added attraction at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., entire change of programme, Mr. Thomas Astroff, classical and original dances. Miss Bessie Lester, new comic songs, etc. Prices of admission: at 5.15, 41.…

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Headline: The Queen's
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-17 - 1924-11-17
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Sol Lesser presents Jackie Coogan in 'Daddy,' a First National picture. Added attraction at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mr. Thomas Astroff and Miss Bessie Lester. Illustration included.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-18 - 1924-11-19
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., complete change of programme for these two days, Mr. Thomas Astroff, classical and oriental dances. Miss Bessie Lester, new character songs, etc. Also showing at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Jackie Coogan in 'Daddy.' Showing to…