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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-19
Summary:

Uncharted Channels,' in which H. B. Warner takes the principal role, will be the main attraction at the Star Theatre for a run of three days. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-26 - 1923-04-26
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Nut.' The Star: 5.30 and 9.15, H. B. Warner in 'Uncharted Channels,' and 'Tutankhamen's Tomb' [sic].

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-26 - 1923-04-26
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Nut.' The Star: 5.30 and 9.15, H. B. Warner in 'Uncharted Channels' and 'Tutankhamen's Tomb.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-26 - 1923-04-26
Summary:

See H. B. Warner in 'Uncharted Channels.' See also Tutankhamen's Tomb' in the Topical Budget.

6
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-26 - 1923-04-26
Summary:

The Coronet: at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Nut.' The Star: 5.30 and 9.15, H. B. Warner in 'Uncharted Channels' and Tutankhamen's Tomb.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-27 - 1923-04-28
Summary:

Tonight & tomorrow, H. B. Warner in 'Uncharted Channels,' and 'Tutankhamen's Tomb' [sic] in the Topical Budget.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-27 - 1923-04-28
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, H. B. Warner in 'Uncharted Channels.' Also 'Tutankhamen's Tomb' in the Topical Budget.

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-27
Summary:

H. B. Warner displays his engaging versatility to a decided advantage in 'Uncharted Channels' which heads the current programme at the Star Theatre. Mr. Warner is supported by Kathryn Adams. Film plot included. A Topical Budget containing pictures of Tutankhamen's tomb is another…

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-27
Summary:

The delightfully original film 'Uncharted Channels' is being shown at the Star Theatre, Kowloon, this week. H. B. Warner, whose roles have become famous as 'dress suit parts,' is seen in the garb of a working man in it. Film synopsis included.

11
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-27 - 1923-04-28
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, H. B. Warner in 'Uncharted Channels' and Tutankhamen's Tomb in the Topical Budget.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-28
Summary:

Uncharted Channels,' the Robertson-Cole production, featuring H. B. Warner, which is the current attraction at the Star Theatre. Mr Warner is supported by Kathryn Adams. Film plot included.

13
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…

14
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
17
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.