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: 1924-12-06
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-08
Summary:

The picture version of David Belasco's noted stage success, 'The Gold-diggers,' has been announced for the World Theatre for four days run. This play was written by Grant Carpenter and directed by Harry Beaumont. Other stars included Hope Hampton, Wyndham Standing, Louise Fazenda…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-08
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening the film version of David Belasco's stage success 'The Gold Diggers,' for four days' run, commencing on Wednesday, 10th. The film tells the story of Jerry La Mar who is shown in a Spanish dance with all true Spanish costumes and atmosphere. The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-10
Summary:

Another Warner Brothers Classic of the Screen is scheduled to appear at the World Theatre for four days' run commencing today. This is 'The Gold Digger,' featuring Hope Hampton, an adaptation of the David Belasco stage play of the same name. When Mr. Belasco read the scenario for…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-11
Summary:

The Gold Diggers,' the adaptation of the David Belasco play of the same name, starred by Hope Hampton, Wyndham Standing, Louise Fazenda, Gertrude Short and others, was showing at the World Theatre yesterday. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-11
Summary:

The showing yesterday at the World Theatre indicated that 'The Gold Diggers,' the adaptation of David Belasco play of the same name, and a Broadway success for above two years, is one of those pictures which makes its coming an event to remember. One of the splendid scenes in the…

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Headline: Gold Diggers'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-13
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-13
Summary:

The stage and its chorus girls, fluffy dresses and costumes, vivid make-up hustle and bustle of dressing rooms are portrayed in 'The Gold Diggers,' which will be seen for the last time at the World Theatre today. The picture closely follows the Belasco stage play of the same name. Hope…