A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Boxing: Dempsey's Victory - The Big Fight at Shelby
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-02
Summary:

Mayor Jim Johnson reported that he has personally lost $150,000 staging Dempsey- Gibbons fight. He holds an interest in the moving picture rights may recoup some of his losses. The picture probably will prove to be valuable as Gibbons is the only fighter who has ever stayed the limit with…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-23 - 1923-08-24
Summary:

William Duncan and Edith Johnson in 'The Fighting Guide.' Also showing Larry Semon in 'Dewdrop Inn.' Thursday to Saturday at The Star. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-23 - 1923-08-24
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, William Duncan and Edith Johnson in 'The Fighting Guide.' Also showing Larry Semon in 'Dew Drop Inn.' Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-23 - 1923-08-25
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday, William Duncan and Edith Johnson in 'The Fighting Guide. Showing with Larry Semon in 'Dew Drop Inn.' Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-25 - 1923-08-25
Summary:

William Duncan and Edith Johnson in 'The Fighting Guide,' tonight at 5.30 & 9.15. Don't forget 'Buffalo Bill' [sic] at 2.30.

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Headline: At the Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-25 - 1923-08-25
Summary:

Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, William Duncan and Edith Johnson in 'The Fighting Guide.' Kiddies! Don't forget 'Buffalo Bill.' Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre: Big Boxing Show
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-17
Summary:

The management of the World Theatre announces the biggest boxing show ever seen here in nine full reels of thrills, suspense and excitement for four days' run. The Show comprises Dempsey vs. Gibbons. When James A. Johnson announced that Dempsey was fighting Gibbons in Shelby, nobody…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-07-10 - 1925-07-11
Summary:

Today till Sunday at all shows, William Duncun [sic] and Edith Johnson in 'The Fighting Guide' in 7 reels. Added attraction: 'A Game Lady' and town topics.