A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-02
Summary:

World Theatre screened a William P. S. Earle's photoplay entitled 'The Dancer of the Nile.' The story is based on the youthful romance of king 'Tut.' The story as a screen production is of unusual interest at this time due to the untimely death of the late Lord Carnarvon…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-02
Summary:

One of the most spectacular pictures made this year comes to the World Theatre with the showing of William P.S. Earle's photodramatic sensation. 'The Dancer of the Nile,' is a story which is based on the early life of King 'Tut' and features Carmel Myers, in the role of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-04
Summary:

World Theatre screened a William P.S. Earle's photoplay entitled 'The Dancer of the Nile.' Mr. Earle collected the scenic and historical data which enables him to make this picture. He also personally supervised the construction of the entire set in the Hollywood Studios. Over…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-05
Summary:

Would the discovery of the Luxor tombs of Kings by Carnavon have been as interesting if they only contained the body of a Prince instead of a former King of Egypt? The true story of those earlier days of romance is in 'The Dancer of the Nile' now showing at the World Theatre. The cast…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-21 - 1924-06-28
Summary:

5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Carl Laemmle presents 'Bavu,' a Universal-Jewel production from the play by Earl Carroll, directed by Stuart Paton, starring Wallace Beery, Estelle Taylor, Forrest Stanley, Sylvia Breamer and Josef Swickard. Illustration and plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-25
Summary:

In the thrilling mystery picture, 'Bavu,' the Universal-Jewel offering at the World Theatre today, there are two wonderful characters in the roles played by Wallace Beery and Estelle Taylor. 'Bavu' was filmed by Universal from Earl Carroll's New York stage success of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-27
Summary:

Bavu,' the weird mystery picture which is showing at the World Theatre stands out as one of the most engaging evening's entertainment seen here in a long time. It is a Universal-Jewel production adapted from the play of the last New York stage season, written by Earl Carroll. '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-30
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Headline: The New Moon'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-29
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-29
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening 'The New Moon' featuring Norma Talmadge, on Sunday. The film is produced by Joseph M. Schanek [sic]. The film deals with the experience of a democratic Russian princess under the Bolshevist regime.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-02 - 1924-12-02
Summary:

Don't miss your last chance to see Norma Talmadge in 'The New Moon,' visualized by producer Joseph M. Schenck, Norma Talmadge and a brilliant cast. Final performances today. Commencing tomorrow, the most colourful and picturesque feature of the year, 'The Girl Who Came Back…

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Headline: Vanity Fair'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-02
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Headline: Vanity Fair'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-09
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-09
Summary:

William Makepeace Thackeray's 'Vanity Fair' has been the greatest fiction narrative of its age. Since its first publication in 1848, several plays have been made from this novel, which includes Langdon Mitchell's adaption under the title 'Becky Sharp' which features…

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

Probably the most widely read novel ever written in English is William Makepeace Thackeray's 'Vanity Fair.' Many plays have been made from 'Vanity Fair,' notably, in America, Langdon Mitchell's adaptation under the title of 'Becky Sharp,' which served Mrs…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-11
Summary:

Last night, World Theatre screened the film version of Thackeray's novel 'Vanity Fair,' featuring Mabel Ballin. Distributed by Goldwyn, this film was directed by Hugo Ballin. The gripping story that is put up on the screen stays very close to its original source. The film exhibits…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-11
Summary:

Mable Ballin's followers were justified in asking her husband, Hugo Ballin, the painter and motion picture director and producer, to present her in a new picturization of Thackeray's 'Vanity Fair.' The first screening of that picture, distributed by Goldwyn, took place at the…