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: 1911-10-04
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre last evening, the proprietors delighted a full house by exhibiting that magnificent film, 'A Tale of Two Cities.' The film was in three sections, and measured altogether something like 4000ft. This particular masterpiece of Dickens' was greatly appreciated…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-19 - 1923-06-20
Summary:

Tue. 19th & Wed. 20th June at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures presents Constance Binney in 'First Love.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Go-Get-'Em Hutch,' epis. 1, 2 & 3. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-21 - 1923-06-23
Summary:

Thur. 21st to Sat. 23rd June at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Henry B. Walthall in 'Modern Husbands,' The New 'Leather Pushers' Round 7 (Young King Cole) featuring Reginald Denny. At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Go-Get-'Em Hutch,' Thur. & Fri., epis…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-25 - 1923-06-25
Summary:

Mon. 25th June at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Realart presents Alice Brady in 'Hush Money.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Go-Get-'Em Hutch,' Tue. epis. 4 & 5. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-26 - 1923-06-27
Summary:

Tue. 26th to Wed. 27th June at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Gladys Walton in 'The Lavender Bath Lady.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Go-Get-'Em Hutch,' Tue. epis. 4 & 5, Wed. epis. 6 & 7. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-28 - 1923-06-30
Summary:

Thur. 28th to Sat. 30th June at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Bessie Barriscale in 'Beakoning Road' [sic], and The New 'Leather Pushers' Round 8. At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Go-Get-'Em Hutch,' epis. 6 & 7. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-02 - 1923-07-03
Summary:

Mon. 2nd to Tue. 3rd July at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Bessie Barriscale in 'Josselyn's Wife.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Go-Get-'Em Hutch,' epis. 8 & 9. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-09 - 1923-07-10
Summary:

Mon. 9th & Tue. 10th July at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Buck Jones in 'Straight from the Shoulder.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Go-Get-'Em-Hutch,' epis. 12 & 13. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-11 - 1923-07-14
Summary:

At 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., The New Leather Pushers Round 9 'The Chickasha Bone Crusher,' starring Reginald Denny, and Constance Binney in 'Midnight.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Go-Get-'Em-Hutch,' epis. 12 & 13. Usual prices. Booking at the…

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Headline: William Farnum
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-27 - 1923-10-10
Summary:

William Fox presents William Farnum in 'A Tale of Two Cities,' by Charles Dickens, an immortal story of the French Revolution. September 27 Remarks: The ad. didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. October 8 Remarks: Coming to the World Theatre on Wednesday…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-27 - 1923-09-27
Summary:

William Farnum in Charles' immortal story 'A Tale of Two Cities.'

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

William Fox presents William Farnum in Charles Dickens' 'A Tale of Two Cities.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-06
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-08 - 1923-10-10
Summary:

William Fox presents the crowned king of the drama, William Farnum in Charles Dickens' masterpiece, 'A Tale of Two Cities,' a colossal production of this sublime story of the French Revolution.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-08 - 1923-10-13
Summary:

William Fox presents William Farnum in Charles Dickens' masterpiece, 'A Tale of Two Cities.' October 13 Remarks: 6 p.m., Hoot Gibson in 'Dead Game.'

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

A great treat is in store for lovers of Dickens at the World Theatre from tomorrow till next Saturday when William Fox presents 'A Tale of Two Cities.' William Farnum assumes the double role. It is a photoplay of great impressiveness and a full cast of artists who stand high in their…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-13
Summary:

For the last time Dickens masterpiece, 'A Tale of Two Cities,' will be shown at the World Theatre on Sunday next at 1.30 p.m. And at 6 p.m. the famous Hoot Gibson, in 'Dead Game' will be screened. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-13
Summary:

Chas. Dickens' masterpiece 'A Tale of Two Cities,' featuring the popular William Farnum (in dual roles) will be shown for the last time, on Sunday, when the admission fee will be specially reduced in the case of children. At 6 p.m., a Western romance 'Dead Game,'…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-03 - 1925-03-07
Summary:

Today! Charles Dickens famous novel becomes the perfect movie 'Our Mutual Friend.' Better than 'A Tale of Two Cities.' By special request, 'Koenigsmark.' March 5 and 6 remarks: The latest and best Chinese feature 'How Road Diverged.' Also, Charles Chaplin…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-03
Summary:

Our Mutual Friend' is one of the biggest attraction at the World Theatre. This is a Dicken's story better than 'A Tale of Two Cities.' Film synopsis included.