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: 1921-11-24
Summary:

Those who have not seen the Dempsey-Carpentier pictures still have an opportunity of doing so tonight at the World Theatre before this vivid 5-reel film is taken off. Never has a boxing contest been reproduced in such detail as this 'Battle of the Century,' details included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-05 - 1922-01-09
Summary:

January 6 at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'A Beggar in Purple,' an Edgar-Lewis production from the novel by Andrew Soutar, distributed by Pathe, and Century Comedies, 'Wood Simps.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Diamond Queen,' 1st, 2nd & 3rd epis. Booking at the Theatre.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-15 - 1924-08-15
Summary:

Only H. C. Witwer, author of the funniest spine-tickling stories of the 20th century could have written 'The 4th Musketeer,' starring Johnnie Walker. Showing today and tomorrow only by special request, 'The Bachelor Girl' will be repeated showing from Friday 15th to Sunday…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-01
Summary:

Fate sits on these dark battlements and frowns… Tells of a nameless deed. These lines which form the motto of Ann Radcliff's novel 'The Mysteries of Udolpho' which thrilled 18th-century readers are very applicable to 'Lucretia Lombard,' the picture showing at the World…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-12-04 - 1925-12-04
Summary:

Queen's: Today and tomorrow 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'Little Annie Rooney.' The Star: Today and tomorrow 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Dorothy Devore in 'The Tomboy.' World: Today and tomorrow 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Jack Hoxie in 'Roaring Adventure.' Also…

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Headline: World
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-04 - 1925-12-05
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Jack Hoxie in 'Roaring Adventure,' Felix Cartoon and Century Comedy.

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Headline: The Star; World
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-12-05 - 1925-12-05
Summary:

The Star: Today only, 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Dorothy Devore in another fine Chadwick production, 'The Tomboy.' World: Today only, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Jack Hoxie in 'Roaring Adventure,' Felix cartoon and Century comedy.