A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-19
Summary:

William Farnum will be seen at the World Theatre, in a screen dramatization of Victor Hugo's immortal story 'Les Miserables.' It is a production under the Fox Film Corporation. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-24
Summary:

William Farnum bows himself out of the World Theatre tonight with the final performance of the Fox super-production 'Les Miserables.' This is the last chance to see the drama of Victor Hugo.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-18
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-22
Summary:

Les Miserable,' a Victor Hugo's masterpiece, the screen version of which William Fox presents was shown at the World Theatre last night. The leading role is taken by William Farnum. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-01
Summary:

The Management of the Coronet Theatre announces, as the next attraction for this house, Mary Pickford's latest production, 'Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall.' The picture, by United Artists, is based on the popular novel of the same name by Charles Major. Other celebrities in the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-24 - 1919-03-24
Summary:

The three most popular film actors in the public estimation are William S. Hart, Douglas Fairbanks and William Farnum. The Coronet has booked pictures starring all three. Today we are showing your old favourite Douglas Fairbanks in 'Double Trouble.'

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-26 - 1924-03-27
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Whitman Bennett presents Rex Beach's 'Fair Lady,' founded on his famous novel, directed by Kenneth Webb, scenario by Dorothy Farnum, a United Artists production.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-18
Summary:

Dorothy Gish is doing a Spanish dance at the Queen's Theatre this week in the Richard Barthelmess picture, 'The Bright Shawl,' one of the most delightful features of this fascinating romance of the days of Spanish domination in Cuba. She is seen in the tremendously emotional role…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-30
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-07
Summary:

Two of the most promising young people in motion pictures combine their efforts to make the Grace Flandrau novel, 'Being Respectable.' They are Phil Rosen, the young director who came into the limelight with success of 'Abraham Lincoln,' and Dorothy Farnum, one of the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-19
Summary:

Mr. S. [sic] Stuart Blackton who produced 'The Glorious Adventure,' is to produce the film on Dorothy Vernon, whose romantic elopement with Sir John Manners has formed the basis of many plays and stories. Lady Diana Manners is supposed to play the role of her ancestress Dorothy Vernon…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-09
Summary:

William Farnum will be seen in a delightful role at the Queen's Theatre today in 'The Adventurer.' He is a happy-go-lucky adventurer. A fine cast supports him. Estelle Taylor is the leading lady. Others are Dorothy Drake, Kenneth Casey, Harry Southard and Paul Cazaneuve.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-09
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-30 - 1925-05-30
Summary:

Mary Pickford will be voted at her best in 'Dorothy Vernon.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-30 - 1925-05-30
Summary:

Estelle Taylor will be seen as Mary, Queen of Scots in 'Dorothy Vernon.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-19 - 1923-03-19
Summary:

William Fox presents William Farnum in 'Les Miserables.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-07-07 - 1920-07-09
Summary:

Tonight, William Fox presents William Farnum in 'Fires of Conscience,' 6 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-08-21 - 1920-08-24
Summary:

Tonight, William Fox presents Dustin Farnum in 'Durand of the Bad Lands.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-21 - 1920-08-24
Summary:

Tonight, William Fox presents Dustin Farnum in 'Durand of the Bad Lands.'