A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-01
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-01
Summary:

World Theatre is will be screening a Hobart Henley directed film, entitled 'The Flirt,' featuring Eileen Percy, Helen Jerome Eddy and George Nichols who is famous for his performance in 'Human Hearts.' The film gives a detailed view of the American lifestyle with a little…

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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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-11
Summary:

The Flirt' which comes to the World Theatre tomorrow as a Universal-Jewel animation of Booth Tarkington's novel, has well been described as 'the story of the folks next door.' The film starred Helen Jerome Eddy, Eileen Percy, George Nichols and Lydia Knott.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-11
Summary:

World Theatre is going to screen a Universal-Jewel production entitled 'The Flirt.' The film exhibits the American lifestyle as written by Booth Tarkington in his book. The cast includes Eileen Percy, Helen Jerome Eddy, George Nichols, Lloyd Whitlock, Edward Hearn, Bert Roach and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-12 - 1923-09-15
Summary:

Wed. 12th to Sat. at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Booth Tarkington's masterpiece, produced by Universal-Jewel, 'The Flirt,' featuring Eileen Percy, Helen Jerome Eddy, George Nicholas [sic], Edware Hearne [sic] and Buddy Messenger [sic]. Price details included. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-12 - 1923-09-15
Summary:

Wednesday 12th to Saturday 15th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Booth Tarkington's masterpiece produced by Universal-Jewel Pictures 'The Flirt,' a distinguished cast including Eileen Percy, Helen Jerome Eddy, George Nichols, Edward Hearne and Buddy Messinger. Prices of admission: 5 p.m., $…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-12 - 1923-09-15
Summary:

Wednesday 12th to Saturday 15th at 5 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Booth Tarkington's masterpiece produced by Universal-Jewel Pictures, 'The Flirt,' featuring Eileen Percy, Helen Jerome Eddy, George Nichols, Edward Hearne [sic] and Buddy Messenger [sic]. Prices of admission: 5 p.m., $1.20…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-13
Summary:

The Flirt' will continue at the World Theatre until Saturday night. The Universal-Jewel production is based on Booth Tarkington's story, starring Helen Jerome Eddy, Gov. Nichols and Eileen Percy. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-15 - 1923-09-15
Summary:

Showing for the last time, 'The Flirt,' with distinguished cast artists, Eileen Percy, Helen Jerome Eddy, George Nichols and Buddy Messinger. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-27
Summary:

A China Mail representative obtained an interview with Mr. H. W. Ray, managing director of Hongkong Amusement Ltd. In the US, a number of public spirited people have spent large sums in the preparation of educational films, esp. Mr. Henry Ford. The Educational Films Corporation of New York has…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-15 - 1923-11-15
Summary:

A brilliant steady picture 9 feet by 12 feet at a distance of 60 feet. This is what the Holmes Projector is capable of giving. There is no other similar machine capable of producing the same result. The price of the Holmes is $525; the sole agents are Hongkong Amusements, Ltd.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-23 - 1924-01-28
Summary:

If you are thinking about installing movies at home, you cannot do better than invest in a Holmes Projector. It gives a light every bit as bright as that in a theatre; the picture is rock steady; the cost is only $525! Call at the Coronet for demonstration and particulars.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-28 - 1924-01-28
Summary:

Why tire your eyes with an out-of-date machine? The Holmes Projector gives as bright light from a wall socket as that at the Coronet. Don't be bluffed into taking something inferior. See for yourself. Sole distributors: Hongkong Amusements, Ltd.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-29 - 1924-01-29
Summary:

Thread up the film. Turn on the switch and watch with pleasure and without eye strain the beautifully brilliant picture presented by the Holmes Projector. Price complete $525 of Hongkong Amusements, Ltd.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-31 - 1924-01-31
Summary:

Old chops like old customs die hard. Nevertheless, 85% of motion picture machines in Hongkong are either power or simplex. You can get the same high-class projection in your home with the Holmes Projector. Hongkong Amusements, Ltd., sole agents.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-04 - 1924-02-05
Summary:

Make no mistake, the best machine for showing pictures in the home is the Holmes Projector. Perfectly safe! Easily portable! Strongly made! Cheap and efficient!