A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-01 - 1923-09-01
Summary:

Some of the remarkable praises greeting 'The Flirt,' Booth Tarkington's masterpiece Jewel super picture. Film critiques from Daily Telegraph and The Referee included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-01
Summary:

Booth Tarkington's story, 'The Flirt,' is one of the most widely read books and its entertainment value is greatly enhanced by its presentation in screen form. It was made into a magnificent film by the Universal Picture Corporation and will be seen at the World Theatre soon. The…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-03 - 1923-09-03
Summary:

Coming soon, 'The Flirt' is such a story as Booth Tarkington has always loved to write--full of dramatic situation, irresistible humour, and just enough pathos now and then to arouse the softer emotions. No one knows American life as Tarkington knows it. No one can depict it more…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-08 - 1923-09-08
Summary:

Booth Tarkington's masterpiece, Jewel super picture, 'The Flirt.' Lines of the film included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-10 - 1923-09-10
Summary:

See Booth Tarkington's masterpiece, 'The Flirt.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-11 - 1923-09-11
Summary:

A tremendous ovation of remarkable praise greets, 'The Flirt,' Booth Tarkington's masterpiece, a Universal-Jewel super production. Film critiques included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-11
Summary:

Booth Tarkington's human drama, 'The Flirt,' which thousands read as a novel and which comes to the World Theatre tomorrow, is a big Universal-Jewel photoplay. The Uppety daughter is 'The Flirt.' Her role is brilliantly played by Eileen Percy. The Sanitary engineer is…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-12 - 1923-09-15
Summary:

Wednesday 12th to Saturday 15th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Booth Tarkington's masterpiece produced by Universal-Jewel Pictures 'The Flirt,' a distinguished cast including Eileen Percy, Helen Jerome Eddy, George Nichols, Edward Hearne and Buddy Messinger. Prices of admission: 5 p.m., $…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-12 - 1923-09-12
Summary:

5 and 9.15 p.m., Booth Tarkington's masterpiece, 'The Flirt.' Prices of admission: 9.15 p.m., $1.50 and $1.00; 5 p.m., $1.20 and 80 cents. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-13 - 1923-09-13
Summary:

Booth Tarkington's masterpiece, 'The Flirt.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-13
Summary:

The Flirt' commenced its local engagement at the World Theatre last night and runs till Saturday night. It is a cross-section of American life, filmed as a Universal Jewel production with the idea 'to attain and maintain the highest moral and artistic standard.' This type of story…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-21 - 1923-09-21
Summary:

A Booth Tarkington novel as especially distinguished Tarkington novel, having been awarded the coveted Pulitzer prize of $1,000 for bring the best novel of American home life published during 1923. More copies of 'Alice Adams' have been sold than of any other Booth Tarkington novel.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-21
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-22 - 1923-09-22
Summary:

Florence Vidor in 'Alice Adams.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-24 - 1923-09-24
Summary:

Florence Vidor in 'Alice Adams,' Booth Tarkington's novel. In addition to the picture, a thrilling Pathe News film, recent eruption of Mt. Etna. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-25 - 1923-09-25
Summary:

Wednesday 26th, Booth Tarkington's prize-winning novel, 'Alice Adams.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-26 - 1923-09-28
Summary:

Florence Vidor in 'Alice Adams,' Booth Tarkington's prize-winning novel. Illustration included. September 27 Remarks: Pathe Distributors.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-26
Summary:

The programme for this week is the most attractive one. As announced, the famous Pathe film 'Mount Etna's Eruption' is appearing for four days, commencing today until Saturday. Needless to say, this special film was produced by the Pathe cameraman and his assistants at the risk of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-27
Summary:

Booth Tarkington's name is sufficient to recommend to the masses any photoplay, but in the case of Florence Vidor in 'Alice Adams,' his name is doubly effective because nothing has been lost from the original in its transition to the screen. 'Alice Adams' made its debut…