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: 1923-04-07 - 1923-04-07
Summary:

Bessie Barriscale in 'All of a Sudden Norma.' Sunday to Tuesday at the World Theatre.

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Headline: Sunday to Tuesday at the World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-07 - 1923-04-07
Summary:

Bessie Barricale in 'All of a Sudden Norma.'

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Headline: Sunday to Tuesday at the World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-07 - 1923-04-07
Summary:

Bessie Barriscale in 'All of a Sudden Norma.'

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-09 - 1923-04-10
Summary:

Mon. 9th and Tue. 10th April at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Bessie Barriscale in 'All of a Sudden Norma.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'Lightning Bryce,' Mon. epis. 6 & 7; Tue., epis. 8 & 9. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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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: 1923-04-09 - 1923-04-10
Summary:

Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th April at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bessie Barriscale in 'All of a Sudden Norma.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Monday, 'Lightning Bryce' episodes 6 and 7; Tuesday, episodes 8 and 9. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-09 - 1923-04-10
Summary:

Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th, April at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Bessie Barriscale in 'All of a Sudden Norma.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Monday, 'Lighting Bryce,' episodes 6 and 7; Tuesday, episodes 8 and 9. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.