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: 1923-12-19
Summary:

Yesterday, World Theatre screened a Realart picture, entitled 'The Truthful Liar,' featuring Wanda Hawley and Edward Hearn. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-26 - 1924-07-26
Summary:

Commencing Sunday 27th to Tuesday 29th, 'The Dangerous Blonde' featuring Laura La Plante with Edward Hearn.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-28 - 1924-07-29
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Laura La Plante with Edward Hearn in 'The Dangerous Blonde.' Usual prices.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-28 - 1924-07-29
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Laura La Plante with Edward Hearn in 'The Dangerous Blonde.' Usual prices.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-28 - 1924-07-29
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Laura La Plante with Edward Hearn in 'The Dangerous Blonde.' Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-20
Summary:

The film 'After Five,' in which Edward Abeles figures in the leading role, will run on until Friday night in Hongkong Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-19
Summary:

Appearing in a different characterization from those in which she achieved prominence as a star, Wanda Hawley scored heavily in 'The Truthful Liar' at the World Theatre last night. In the dramatic situations provided by Will Payne, the author, Miss Hawley is seen to artistic advantage…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-27 - 1923-09-15
Summary:

Eileen Percy and Helen Jerome Eddy in Booth Tarkington's masterpiece, 'The Flirt,' a Universal Jewel production, featuring Edward Hearn, Lydia Knott, Harold Goodwin and Bert Roach. September 10, 12, 13, 14 & 15 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-06-22
Summary:

The fine new Pathe film of the funeral of the late King Edward VII will be shown in the Salon Cinematograph (Flower Street) tonight, Thursday and Friday at 9:15 p.m., and not in the theatre as previously notified.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-11
Summary:

World Theatre is going to screen a Universal-Jewel production entitled 'The Flirt.' The film exhibits the American lifestyle as written by Booth Tarkington in his book. The cast includes Eileen Percy, Helen Jerome Eddy, George Nichols, Lloyd Whitlock, Edward Hearn, Bert Roach and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-12 - 1923-09-15
Summary:

Wednesday 12th to Saturday 15th at 5 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Booth Tarkington's masterpiece produced by Universal-Jewel Pictures, 'The Flirt,' featuring Eileen Percy, Helen Jerome Eddy, George Nichols, Edward Hearne [sic] and Buddy Messenger [sic]. Prices of admission: 5 p.m., $1.20…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-12 - 1923-09-15
Summary:

Wednesday 12th to Saturday 15th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Booth Tarkington's masterpiece produced by Universal-Jewel Pictures 'The Flirt,' a distinguished cast including Eileen Percy, Helen Jerome Eddy, George Nichols, Edward Hearne and Buddy Messinger. Prices of admission: 5 p.m., $…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-07-18
Summary:

Shameen, July 15 – A cinematograph exhibition was given on the Shameen sports ground on the 6th and 9th inst. The chief feature of the show was a magnificent film depicting scenes at the funeral of his late Majesty, King Edward the VII. Some other most excellent films were also shown, and a most…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-02
Summary:

At the Star Theatre yesterday another success was scored by the Majurel troupe of French artistes from the Folies Bergeres. Performers included Mddle Demay, Sergine and Ludo, Dugard. Booth Tarkington's dynamic society drama 'The Turmoil' will appear at 6 p.m. Tarkington's…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-06-23
Summary:

An intensely interesting film showing the funeral of King Edward VII as it took place in London last month was exhibited for the first time in the Salon Cinema, Wyndham Street. The film, which was in three long sections, was extremely clear. All the notabilities, His Majesty the King and the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-02
Summary:

There were crowded houses again at the Star yesterday, to witness Booth Tarkington's dynamic society drama, 'The Turmoil.' Those who saw Tarkington's previous production, 'The Flirt,' a big and interesting picture were not disappointed. Film plot included. George…

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Headline: The Flirt'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-27 - 1923-09-15
Summary:

The Flirt' is coming! August 27, 29-30 Remarks: Teaser ads for the film 'The Flirt.' The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. August 30 Remarks: Booth Tarkinton's masterpiece, starring Eileen Percy, Helen Jerome Eddy, Edward Hearn, Lydia…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-12 - 1923-09-15
Summary:

Wed. 12th to Sat. at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Booth Tarkington's masterpiece, produced by Universal-Jewel, 'The Flirt,' featuring Eileen Percy, Helen Jerome Eddy, George Nicholas [sic], Edware Hearne [sic] and Buddy Messenger [sic]. Price details included. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: Theatre Royal
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-06-21 - 1910-06-21
Summary:

The new film (just arrived) 'Funeral of His Late Majesty, King Edward VII' will be shown

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-06-25 - 1910-06-25
Summary:

By special request of the public, 'Funeral of King Edward VII' will be shown for 2 more days; Price details included