A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-12
Summary:

A vaudeville programme, featuring the Gibson family entertainers, will be seen at the World Theatre. They will stage their own original oceanic absurdity 'Fun On A Battleship.' Among the leading artists in the cast are Trixie, the Venus of vaudeville, Gapsona and Doreen, the comic duo…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-13 - 1921-09-15
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., a grand attractive programme, Mitchell Lewis & Florence Turner in 'Fool's Gold.' Performances by The Gibson Family Entertainers. Admission: $1 and 60 cents. Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m. from Tuesday to Thursday, 'As a Man Thinks,' 2.30 and 7.15…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-13 - 1921-09-15
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., a grand attractive programme: Mitchell Lewis and Florence Turner in 'Fool's Gold,' a big 6-reel super-production with strong supporting cast. Also the Gibson Family entertainers, a first-class combination, featuring their own original oceanic absurdity…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-13 - 1921-09-15
Summary:

Mitchell Lewis and Florence Turner in 'Fool's Gold.' Also 'The Gibson Family Entertainers,' a first-class combination featuring their own original oceanic absurdity entitled 'Fun on a Battleship.' Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m., Tuesday to Thursday, 'As a…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-15
Summary:

The World Theatre's patrons are enjoying the new role of Mitchell Lewis as well as the return to the screen of Florence Turner in 'Fool's Gold' which is now being shown and which will continue to be a feature of the matinees until Monday next.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-19 - 1923-05-24
Summary:

Teaser ads for the film 'The Mistress of Shenstone,' starring Pauline Frederick. Remarks: The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. May 19-21 Remarks: The ad didn't mention the film's title. May 23 Remarks: It's based on Florence…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-19 - 1923-05-26
Summary:

Pauline Frederick in Florence Barclay's remarkable novel, 'The Mistress of Shenstone,' a Robertson-Cole super special.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-23 - 1923-05-23
Summary:

Three days only beginning Thursday, Pauline Frederick in 'The Mistress of Shenstone,' Florence Barclay's wonder novel, a Robertson-Cole production that shows the remarkable emotional powers of Miss Frederick at their highest peak.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-23
Summary:

According to Henry King, director of Pauline Frederick's latest Robertson-Cole super-special production, 'The Mistress of Shenstone,' adapted from the novel by Florence Barclay, and which opens at the World Theatre on 24th inst., the day of 'repressive' acting has…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-23
Summary:

The Mistress of Shenstone,' the latest Robertson-Cole super special starring Pauline Frederick, is as artistic as it is dramatic. The film is adapted from the famous novel by Florence Barclay and will open at the World Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-24 - 1923-05-24
Summary:

Robertson-Cole presents Pauline Frederick in 'The Mistress of Shenstone' by Florence Barclay, directed by Henry King. Three days only. Beginning today. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-26 - 1923-05-26
Summary:

Pauline Frederick in the Robertson-Cole super special of Florence Barclay's tremendously emotional story, 'The Mistress of Shenstone.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-21 - 1923-09-29
Summary:

Florence Vidor in her greatest characterization, 'Alice Adams,' the Encore Picture, is presented by King W. Vidor, and adapted and directed by Rowland V. Lee. September 21-22 Remarks: The ad didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. September 22, 26-27…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-22 - 1923-09-22
Summary:

Florence Vidor in 'Alice Adams.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-22 - 1923-09-29
Summary:

Tomorrow 26th, Florence Vidor in 'Alice Adams,' Booth Tarkington's most popular and fascinating heroine to the life in every expression, every thought, every action. September 24, 26 & 29 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-24 - 1923-09-24
Summary:

Florence Vidor in 'Alice Adams,' Booth Tarkington's novel. In addition to the picture, a thrilling Pathe News film, recent eruption of Mt. Etna. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-26 - 1923-09-29
Summary:

Wed. 26th to Sat. 29th, Florence Vidor in 'Alice Adams,' and Mount Etna in Eruption, Pathe Cameraman risks life filming phenomenon. At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Pearl White in 'Plunder.' Price details included. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-26 - 1923-09-29
Summary:

Wednesday 26th to Saturday 29th September at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Florence Vidor in 'Alice Adams.' Also 'Mount Etna in Eruption,' Pathe cameraman risks life filming phenomenon. Admission: 9.15 p.m., $1.20 and 80 cents; 5.15 p.m., $1.00 and 60 cents. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Pearl…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-26 - 1923-09-28
Summary:

Florence Vidor in 'Alice Adams,' Booth Tarkington's prize-winning novel. Illustration included. September 27 Remarks: Pathe Distributors.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-26 - 1923-09-29
Summary:

Wednesday 26th to Saturday 29th September at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Florence Vidor in 'Alice Adams.' Also, 'Mount Etna in Eruption,' the Pathe cameraman risks life filming phenomenon. Admission: 9.15 p.m., $1.20 and 80 cents; 5.15 p.m., $1.00 and 60 cents. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m.,…