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: 1922-05-25
Summary:

When We Were Twenty-one,' in which H. B. Warner is starring, is going to be screened at the World Theatre. The film is a photoplay version of H. V. Esmond's stage drama. Besides, a splendid cast has been assembled by Director Henry King. Details as follow: Mr. Warner plays Nat Goddwin…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-25
Summary:

World Theatre is going to screen 'When We Were Twenty-one,' starring H.B. Warner, on Friday. The photoplay is directed by Henry King and is produced by Jesse D. Hampton for Pathe distribution. The cast also includes James W. Morrison, Claire Anderson, Christine Mayo, Minna Grey and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-31
Summary:

His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government, Mr. Claud Severn, C.M.G., attended the last tiffin given by the Colony to the United States sailors in port, held at the City Hall. His Excellency was accompanied by the Colonial Secretary, Hon. Mr. A.G.M. Fletcher, C.M.G. The visitors…

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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…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-23 - 1924-04-26
Summary:

Wed. 22nd to Sat. 26th at 5.15 p.m. & 9.15 p.m., Lois Weber's 'A Chaper in Her Life,' featuring Claude Gillingwater, Jacqueline Gadsden [sic] and Jane Merger. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-23 - 1924-04-26
Summary:

Wednesday 22nd to Saturday 26th at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Lois Weber's 'A Chapter in Her Life,' interpreted by a powerful cast featuring Claude Gillingwater, Jacqueline Gadsden and Jane Mercer. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-23 - 1924-04-23
Summary:

A Chapter in Her Life,' Lois Weber's tremendous production of the famous story of 'Jewel,' by Clara Louise Burnham. The powerful cast features Claude Gillingwater, Robert Frazer, Jacqueline Gadsdon, Eva Thatcher, Jane Mercer, Ralph Yearsley, Frances Raymond, Fred Thomson and…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-23 - 1924-04-26
Summary:

Wednesday 22nd to Saturday 26th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lois Weber's tremendous production, 'A Chapter in Her Life,' featuring Claude Gillingwater, Jacqueline Gadsden [sic] and Jane Mercer. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-23 - 1924-04-26
Summary:

Carl Laemmle presents Lois Weber's tremendous production, 'A Chapter in Her Life' of Clara Louise Burnham's famous novel, 'Jewel,' featuring Claude Gillingwater, Jacqueline Gadsden [sic] and Jane Mercer. Plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-24 - 1924-04-24
Summary:

A Chapter in Her Life.' The magnificent cast includes Claude Gillingwater, Jacqueline Gadsdon and Jane Mercer.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-24
Summary:

A Chapter in Her Life,' a Universal-Jewel production opened at the World Theatre yesterday. The story contains happenings which are extremely close to human life and is based on the novel 'Jewel' by Clara Louise Burnham. The film is directed by Lois Weber and stars Claude…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-25
Summary:

A Chapter in Her Life,' adapted from 'Jewel,' Clara Louise Burnham's novel, is scoring heavily at the World Theatre. With Claude Gillingwater, one of the best-known character actors of the screen and stage, and Jane Mercer, newest sensation among child 'discoveries…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-26
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Headline: Daddies'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-07 - 1924-07-10
Summary:

July 7 Remarks: Teaser ads for the film 'Daddies.' The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. July 8 Remarks: The screen version of John Hobble's play made a Broadway triumph by David Belasco featuring Mae Marsh & Harry Myers in an all-star…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-08 - 1924-07-10
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow till Saturday, 'Daddies,' the screen version of John Hobble's play made a Broadway triumph by David Belasco featuring Mae Marsh and Harry Myers, in an all-star cast including Claude Gillingwater, Claire Adams, Willard Louis and Crauford Kent.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-09 - 1924-07-12
Summary:

Wed. 9th to Sat. 12th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mae Marsh and Harry Myers with Claude Gillingwater, Claire Adams, Willard Louis & Craufurd [sic] Kent. Also, The Canton Troops, a Canton film news producted by China Sun Motion Pictre Co. Usual prices.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-09 - 1924-07-12
Summary:

Wednesday 9th to Saturday 12th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., deluxe attraction, Mae Marsh and Harry Myers with Claude Gillingwater, Claire Adams, Willard Louis and Crauford Kent in 'Daddies.' Also 'The Canton Troops,' Canton film news produced by China Sun Motion Picture Co. Usual…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-09 - 1924-07-12
Summary:

Wednesday 9th to Saturday 12th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mae Marsh and Harry Myers with Claude Gillingwater, Claire Adams, Willard Louis and Crauford Kent in 'Daddies.' Also 'The Canton Troops,' a canton film news produced by China Sun Motion Picture Co. Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-21
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-23
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening King Vidor's first Goldwyn production 'Three Wise Fools.' The film was adapted from Austin Strong's comedy-drama by King Vidor, who also directed it. The film features Eleanor Boardman who is famous for her role in Rupert Hughes' '…