A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The World Theatre: Old Fashioned Love Cures Modern Ideas
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-17
Summary:

Miss Hobbs,' a Realart feature starring Wanda Hawley, will be shown at the World Theatre for four days beginning next Friday. It was written by Jerome K. Jerome and has been scenarized by Elmer Harris. Ford as the leading man. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: Occasionally Yours: A Clever Bull Pup
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-10
Summary:

Occasionally Yours,' a Robertson-Cole super-special starring Lew Cody, will be shown at the World Theatre for a run of four days beginning today. It is adapted to the screen by H. Tipton Steck from a story by Elmer Forst. Besides, Mr. Cody previously appeared in 'The Beloved Cheater…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-30 - 1923-07-31
Summary:

Mon. 30th & Tue. 31st July at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Bebe Daniels in 'Ducks & Drakes' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'The Fatal Fortune,' epis. 8 & 10. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. July 30 Remarks: On page 4, another ad on 'Ducks & Drakes' only. It…

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Headline: World Theatre: Pursuer and Pursued
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-30
Summary:

Teddy Simpson, the irrepressible heroine of Elmer Harris' latest comedy 'Ducks and Drake,' didn't want to get married. Film synopsis included. Miss Bebe Daniels plays the role of Teddy. Jack Holt plays the fiance.

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Headline: At the World Theatre.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-30 - 1923-07-30
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, two days only, Bebe Daniels in a new play by Elmer Harries [sic], 'Ducks and Drakes. '

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Headline: A Lady of Quality': Film Tells Romance of Past Glory
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-30
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Headline: The World Theatre: 'A Lady of Quality'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-02
Summary:

Spectacular scenes, love themes, psychology and an old atmosphere of days gone by – these elements are all in 'A Lady of Quality,' the Universal Jewel production starring Virginia Valli and directed by Hobart Henley, which comes to the World Theatre on Wednesday. This Henley production…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-14 - 1925-03-14
Summary:

William Fox presents Elmer Clifton production, '6 Cylinder Love' with Ernest Truex, from the stage success by William Anthony McGuire. Showing together with Charlie Chaplin in 'The Vagabond.'

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Headline: Today at the Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-14 - 1925-03-14
Summary:

Love works fast when cupid steps on the gas, see 'Six Cylinder Love,' an Elmer Clifton production, presented by William Fox, with Ernest Truex.

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Headline: Toight at the Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-14 - 1925-03-14
Summary:

William Fox presents Elmer Clifton production, 'Six Cylinder Love' with Ernest Truex, from the stage success by William Anthony McGuire. Showing together with Charlie Chaplin in 'The Vagabond.' Illustration included. Remarks: Another ad. on page 18 on 'Six Cylinder Love…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-12-15 - 1925-12-16
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, William Fox presents 'It Is the Law,' from the stage play by Elmer L. Rice, based on the story by Hayden Talbot, a J. Gordon Edwards production. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-15 - 1925-12-16
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, William Fox presents 'It Is the Law,' from the stage play by Elmer L. Rice, based on the story by Hayden Talbot, a J. Gordon Edwards production. Illustration included.