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: 1923-11-15
Summary:

For its final performance in the Colony, the Forbes Russell Company presented one of its greatest successes in 'The Naughty Wife.' Last night, the audience at the Star found it greatly to its taste. Performers include Miss Lewis, Frederick Burtwell, Guy Buckley and Billie Sinclair.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-16 - 1923-11-17
Summary:

At the Coronet: Tonight till Sunday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, D. W. Griffith presents Richard Barthelmess in 'The Love Flower.' At the Star: Tonight till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Herbert Rawlinson and Eileen Percy in 'The Prisoner,' being the film version of G. Barr…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-16
Summary:

The Prisoner,' a film made from the novel by George Barr McCutcheon, is now screening at the Star. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-16
Summary:

The hero of George Barr McCutcheon's romantic novel, 'The Prisoner,' formerly titled 'Castle Craneycrow,' felt about as much for the girl's new solitaire as the prizefight manager in H. C. Witwer's 'The Leather Pushers,' who regarded engagement…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-17
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-21
Summary:

Herbert Rawlinson in 'The Prisoner' is the film to be shown at the Grand for the next three days. The film is adapted from a popular story by George Barr McCutcheon and concerns the adventures of a young American. 'The Prisoner,' of course, is primarily a romance, but…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-22
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-17
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-04 - 1925-04-16
Summary:

Starting Friday, Warner Bros. presents Johnny Hines in 'Little Johnny Jones,' adapted from George M. Cohan's drama of the stage. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-14
Summary:

Beginning tomorrow, World Theatre will be screening a Warner Brothers Classic 'Little Johnny Jones' featuring Johnny Hines. The film is adapted from the famous play of the same name written by George M. Cohan. The supporting cast includes Windham [sic] Standing, Margaret Seddon, Robert…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-14
Summary:

Johnny Hines, called the George M. Cohan of the screen, has the starring role in 'Little Johnny Jones' which will be the feature attraction of the week at the World Theatre beginning tomorrow. 'Little Johnny Jones' is a Warner Brothers classic of the screen, adapted from the…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-15 - 1925-04-18
Summary:

Today till Saturday, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a Warner Brothers classic of the screen, Johnny Hines in 'Little Johnny Jones' based on the dramatic co-musical composition by George M. Cohan. With special musical setting. Today only, 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Elinor Glyn's 'Three Weeks.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-15 - 1925-04-16
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a Warner Bros. classic of the screen, Johnny Hines in 'Little Johnny Jones,' based on the dramatic co-musical composition by George M. Cohan. With special musical setting. Today only at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Elinor Glyn's world-famous love…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-17
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening a Warner Brothers classic 'Little Johnny Jones,' for two more days. The film is a screen version of George M. Cohan's play and features Johnny Hines.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-23 - 1925-04-27
Summary:

Showing today, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a magnificent photodramatization of the famous novel by Kathleen Norris, Carl Laemmle presents 'Butterfly,' starring Laura La Plante, Norman Kerry, Kenneth Harlan, Ruth Clifford and Margaret Livingston. Also Jack Dempsey in 'So This Is Paris,…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-25 - 1925-04-25
Summary:

A great Universal super Jewel made out of Kathleen Norris' world-famous novel, 'Butterfly' in 8 reels, with an all-star cast including Laura La Plante, Norman Kerry, Ruth Clifford and Kenneth Harlan. Also Jack Dempsey in 'So This Is Paris,' the fourth of the 'Fight…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-25 - 1925-04-27
Summary:

Today till Monday at 5.15 and 9.15, a magnificent photo-dramatization of Kathleen Norris' novel, 'Butterfly,' with Laura La Plante, Norman Kerry, Ruth Clifford, Kenneth Harlan and others. Also Jack Dempsey in 'So This Is Paris.' April 25 Remarks: Starting Tuesday, '…