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: 1921-11-07 - 1921-11-07
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Number, Please.' Also 'The Miracle of Money.' At 7.15 only, 'The Fantom Foe' [sic]. Cinema dance tonight at Kowloon Theatre at 5.30 and 9 p.m., picture include Tom Moore in 'Thirty a Week' and comedies. First-…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-09 - 1921-11-09
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Number, Please.' Also 'The Miracle of Money.' At 7.15 only, 'The Fantom Foe' [sic]. Cinema dance tonight at Kowloon Theatre at 5.30 and 9 p.m., pictures include 'The Money Changers' and comedies. First-class…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-10 - 1921-11-11
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Alice Brady in 'His Bridal Night.' Also Harold Lloyd in 'Number, Please?' Kowloon Theatre, tonight at 9 p.m. only, 'The Money Changers.' Also 'The Morning After' and dancing before and after pictures.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-12 - 1921-11-12
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Alice Brady in 'His Bridal Night' and Harold Lloyd in 'Number, Please.' Kowloon Theatre, tonight at 5.45 and 9 p.m., 'The Make-Believe Wife.' Also Mack Sennett comedy, screen magazine and dancing after picture.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-03
Summary:

Blackbirds may become birds of Paradise if they learn the regenerating power of love and faith.' And that regardless of what Frank Chapman, E. Harold Baynes and other ornithologists have to say about it, is the theme of the photodrama that opens on Friday next at the World Theatre with…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-22
Summary:

At the World Theatre, 'Room and Board,' is now returning till tomorrow night. It is a funny picture with Constance Binney in the leading role. Besides, Lloyd comedy 'A Zero Hero' is included in the programme.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-16
Summary:

Next week, World Theatre is going to screen French author Victor Hugo's story's film version entitled 'Les Miserables.' The William Fox production featuring William Farnum promises to be original to the great French writer's story.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-21
Summary:

Beginning from today, World Theatre is going to screen a William Fox production entitled 'Les Miserables' starring William Farnum. Written by French author Victor Hugo, the story depicts the unique features of Paris. The producer has tried his best to make the reproduction historically…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-10
Summary:

Tomorrow, World Theatre is going to screen Universal-Jewel production entitled 'Under Two Flags' featuring Priscilla Dean. The film is based on Ouida's famous novel. The entire team of Universal City participating in the production lived in Algerian atmosphere where the action…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-01
Summary:

A Wife's Awakening' produced by the eminent French director, Louis Gasnier, and released by R. C. Pictures Corporation. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-17 - 1923-08-18
Summary:

Atlantide' (the Queen of Atlantis), a French national masterpiece, great spectacular 12-reel drama, the wonder picture for everybody is here again.

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Headline: The Flirt'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-27 - 1923-09-15
Summary:

The Flirt' is coming! August 27, 29-30 Remarks: Teaser ads for the film 'The Flirt.' The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. August 30 Remarks: Booth Tarkinton's masterpiece, starring Eileen Percy, Helen Jerome Eddy, Edward Hearn, Lydia…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-27 - 1923-09-15
Summary:

Eileen Percy and Helen Jerome Eddy in Booth Tarkington's masterpiece, 'The Flirt,' a Universal Jewel production, featuring Edward Hearn, Lydia Knott, Harold Goodwin and Bert Roach. September 10, 12, 13, 14 & 15 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-01
Summary:

Booth Tarkington's story, 'The Flirt,' is one of the most widely read books and its entertainment value is greatly enhanced by its presentation in screen form. It was made into a magnificent film by the Universal Picture Corporation and will be seen at the World Theatre soon. The…

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Headline: William Farnum
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-27 - 1923-10-10
Summary:

William Fox presents William Farnum in 'A Tale of Two Cities,' by Charles Dickens, an immortal story of the French Revolution. September 27 Remarks: The ad. didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. October 8 Remarks: Coming to the World Theatre on Wednesday…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-27
Summary:

Booth Tarkington's name is sufficient to recommend to the masses any photoplay, but in the case of Florence Vidor in 'Alice Adams,' his name is doubly effective because nothing has been lost from the original in its transition to the screen. 'Alice Adams' made its debut…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-03 - 1923-10-13
Summary:

H_ L_, 'Safety Last!' Illustration included.

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Headline: Safety Last!
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-05 - 1923-11-10
Summary:

Teaser ads for Harold Lloyd's 'Safety Last!' Different Illustrations included. The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. October 23 Remarks: Distributed by Pathe. October 31 Remarks: Coming shortly at the World Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-05 - 1923-11-10
Summary:

Harold Lloyd in 'Safety Last,' a Pathe comedy. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-08 - 1923-10-10
Summary:

William Fox presents the crowned king of the drama, William Farnum in Charles Dickens' masterpiece, 'A Tale of Two Cities,' a colossal production of this sublime story of the French Revolution.