A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-02 - 1925-04-03
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mia May in 'The Price She Paid,' adapted from E. Bajda's famous stage play in eight reels. Usual prices. Starting Sunday, 'The Barefoot Boy.' Also Jack Dempsey in 'West of the Water Bucket,' the third of the '…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-02 - 1925-04-04
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mia May in 'The Price She Paid,' in eight reels, adapted from E. Bajda's stage play. Usual prices. Starting Sunday, 'The Barefoot Boy.' Also Jack Dempsey in 'West of the Water Bucket,' the third of the 'Fight and Win…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-02 - 1925-04-04
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15, Mia May in 'The Price She Paid,' adapted from E. Bajda's famous stage play. With special music at ordinary prices. Coming, 'The Barefoot Boy,' with John Bowers, Marjorie Daw and others. Also Jack Dempsey in 'West of the Water…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-28 - 1925-04-01
Summary:

Starting tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m., 'Temptation.' Also Jack Dempsey in 'A Society Knockout.' Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Baby Peggy in 'Helen's Baby.' March 30 & 31 Remarks: Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The World Against Her.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-02 - 1925-04-04
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mia May in 'The Price She Paid,' adapted from E. Bajda's famous stage play in eight reels, with special music at ordinary prices. Coming, 'The Barefoot Boy,' with an all-star cast including John Bowers, Marjorie Daw and others.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-01 - 1925-04-01
Summary:

Last chance to see a vital drama of restless wives and discontented husbands, 'Temptation,' with an all-star cast including Eva Novak, Bryant Washburn and others. Also Jack Dempsey in 'A Society Knockout,' second of the 'Fight and Win' series. Final show today at 5.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-28 - 1923-04-01
Summary:

See this vital drama of restless wives and discontented husbands, 'Temptation.' Also, Jack Dempsey in 'A Society Knockout.' March 28 remarks: 'Temptation' featuring Eva Novak, Byrant Washburn, June Elvidge, Phillips Smalley and Vernon Steele. Today only, Baby Peggy…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-16
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – The programme of future work was suggested by H. E. Pollock. The first one is 'The formation of an Industrial Institute for boys and girls.' The second one is 'The formation of an International Club.' The third one is 'The education of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-18 - 1921-04-23
Summary:

The model E. M. film projecting machine is perfect in every way. Manufactured by the Danish Cinematograph Works, Copenhagen. Also the new condenser which saves 25% current. They can now be obtained from the sole agents for the far east: Danish Chinese Commercial Co., 1A Chater Road.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-01
Summary:

Queen's Theatre had its opening show this afternoon. It screened the film 'The Hero.' At around half-past two, the Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewall performed the opening ceremony. H. E. the Governor, Sir R. E. Stubbs, arrived at around three o'clock. Everyone was impressed with the…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-28 - 1923-08-29
Summary:

Tonight & tomorrow, E. K. Lincoln in 'Virtuous Men,' in 8 reels.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-10-03
Summary:

The proprietors of the Ko-Shing Theatre set apart the gross receipts of yesterday's performance – which continued all night as well – to the Prince of Wales' Fund, H. E. the Governor, Lady May, Miss May, H. E. General Kelly, Mrs. Kelly and Miss Kelly attended the evening performance.…

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-15 - 1923-03-15
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday, a Cosmopolitan production, 'The Cinema Murder,' by E. Phillips Oppenheim. Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-27
Summary:

Hugh E. Dierker's 'When Dawn Came' will be screened in the World Theatre on Friday. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-25
Summary:

When charged before Mr. E. W. Hamilton, at the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday, with breach of his contract made with Mr. E. H. Gifford, proprietor of the Po Hing Theatre, a Chinese bandmaster pleaded guilty and consented to sign a further agreement to continue in the complainant's employ till…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-28 - 1923-08-29
Summary:

An old film, but a good one! Tonight and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, E. K. Lincoln in 'Virtuous Men.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-05 - 1923-02-07
Summary:

Today at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., E. K. Lincoln in 'The Inner Voice,' in 7 big reels, Comedy & Gazette.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-28 - 1923-08-29
Summary:

An old film, but a good one. Tonight and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, E. K. Lincoln in 'Virtuous Men' in 8 reels.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-08
Summary:

E. L. Sheldon, director and author for the Educational Films of America, is now in Canton. Mr. Sheldon will take pictures of Cantonese life and activities.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-28
Summary:

When Dawn Came,' a photodramatic masterpiece produced and supervised by Hugh E. Dierker, will be shown at the World Theatre. Plot and production details included.