A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-14
Summary:

Frank Mayo, and his supporting players were in the screen drama entitled 'Dr. Jim' which will be shown at the World Theatre this weekend. The film directed by William Worthington, written by Eugene B. Lewis based on the original story of Stuart Paton. Other than this, the programme…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-18 - 1923-04-21
Summary:

Wed. 18th to Sat. 21st April at 5 & 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents William Farnum in 'The Scuttlers.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. April 18-19 Remarks: Another ad. on page 4. April 21 Remarks: Last show today. From Sunday to Tuesday, Eugene O'Brien in 'A Fool…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-18 - 1923-04-21
Summary:

Wednesday 18th to Saturday 21st at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents William Farnum in 'The Scuttlers.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. April 21 Remarks: Eugene O'Brien in 'A Fool and His Money.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-21 - 1923-04-21
Summary:

Today, last shows of William Farnum in 'The Scuttlers.' From Sunday to Tuesday, Eugene O'Brien in 'A Fool and His Money.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-23 - 1923-04-24
Summary:

Mon. 23rd and Tue. 24th April at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Eugene O'Brien in 'A Fool and His Money.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Mon. 'Lightning Bryce,' final epis.; Tue.-Fri., 'The Radio King,' epis. 1 & 2. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-23 - 1923-04-24
Summary:

Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th April at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Eugene O'Brien in 'A Fool and His Money.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Monday, 'Lightning Bryce' (final episode); Tuesday to Friday, 1st and 2nd episodes of 'The Radio King.' Usual prices. Booking at the theatre…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-23 - 1923-04-24
Summary:

Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th April at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Eugene O'Brien in 'A Fool and His Money.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Monday, 'Lightning Bryce'(final episodes); Tuesday to Friday, 1st and 2nd episode, 'The Radio King.' The most amazing story of strange…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-16
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-10 - 1925-01-17
Summary:

Coming, France Dhelia in 'Demi-Virgins,' based on the world-famous novel by Gaston Roudes. Illustration included. January 17 Remarks: Starting tomorrow, Conway Tearle in 'The Referee.' Also Eugene O'Brien in 'Chivalrous Charley.' Usual prices. Coming, William…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-14 - 1925-01-17
Summary:

France Dhelia in 'Demi-Virgins,' 6 reels, based on the novel by Gaston Roude. Coming! William Fox presents 'Over the Hill.' January 15 remarks: Today only, a super Chinese production, 'Between Love and Wealth.' Also, 'The Masters of China.' January 16…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-16 - 1925-01-17
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., France Dhelia in 'The Demi-Virgins,' based on the world-famous novel by Gaston Roudes. Special music. Usual prices. Commencing Sunday, a double feature programme, Conway Tearle in 'The Referee' and Eugene O'Brien in '…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-17 - 1925-01-17
Summary:

Last chance to see France Dhelia in 'Demi-Virgins,' based on the world-famous novel by Gaston Roudes. Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Starting Sunday, a double feature programme, Conway Tearle in 'The Referee' and Eugene O'Brien in 'Chivalrous Charley' (…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-19 - 1925-01-20
Summary:

Conway Tearle in 'The Referee' and Eugene O'Brien in 'Chivalrous Charley.' Starting Wednesday, Lois Weber presents 'The Blot.' Coming! William Fox presents 'Over the Hill.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-19 - 1925-01-20
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., double feature programme, Conway Tearle in 'The Referee' and Eugene O'Brien in 'Chivalrous Charley.' No increase in prices. Starting Wednesday 21st, Lois Weber presents 'The Blot.' Coming, William Fox presents…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-19 - 1925-01-20
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Conway Tearle in 'The Referee' and Eugene O'Brien in 'Chivalrous Charley.' Don't miss it. Starting Wednesday 21st, Lois Weber presents 'The Blot,' Coming, William Fox presents 'Over the Hill' [sic…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-20 - 1925-01-20
Summary:

Starting tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15, Lois Weber presents 'The Blot.' Special music. Usual prices. Today only, a double feature programme, Conway Tearle in 'The Referee' and Eugene O'Brien in 'Chivalrous Charley.' Coming, William Fox presents 'Over the Hill…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-01 - 1925-05-08
Summary:

Today till Wednesday 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the famous vaudeville company, 'Floradora' in their newest songs and dances. Also Buddy Messinger in 'Low Bridge.' Today till Friday 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., the latest Chinese super-production 'One Dollar' produced by the British…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-04 - 1925-05-08
Summary:

Today till Wednesday at 5.15 and 9.15, Floradora in their latest songs and dances. Also Buddy Messinger in 'Low Bridge.' Today till Friday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., the latest Chinese super-production, 'One Dollar,' produced by the British American Tobacco Co. Also Charlie…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-05 - 1925-05-05
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Floradora in their songs and dances. Also 'Ruling Rome' (comedy). Starting Thursday, Eugene O'Brien in 'Worlds Apart.' Today till Friday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., the latest and best Chinese production, 'One Dollar,'…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-06 - 1925-05-06
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Floradora in their songs and dances. Also 'Ruling Rome' (comedy). Starting Thursday, Eugene O'Brien in 'Worlds Apart.' Today till Friday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., the latest and best Chinese production, 'One Dollar,' produced by…