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: 1923-06-23 - 1923-06-23
Summary:

Today, round 7 of 'The New Leather Pushers,' a Universal-Jewel Collier's series. Also 'Modern Husbands,' starring Henry B. Walthall. Watch for round 8, 'He Raised Kane.'

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Headline: The Blue Lagoon
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-17 - 1923-09-19
Summary:

Coming soon, the new big 'Special' produced by African Film Productions, 'The Blue Lagoon,' from the world-famous romance by H. de Vere Stacpooleo [sic]. September 17 Remarks: The ad. didn't mention theatre's name, surmised from other ads. September 19-20 Remarks:…

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Headline: Coming Soon!
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-17 - 1923-09-17
Summary:

The new big special produced by African Film Productions, Ltd., 'The Blue Lagoon,' from the world-famous romance by H. De Vere Stacpoole, a magnificent production of a magnificent story.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-18
Summary:

World Theatre is going to screen the film version of Meredith Nicholson's famous best-seller 'The House of a Thousand Candles,' entitled 'Haunting Shadows,' featuring H. B. Warner. A real example of Tudor architecture was used to show the interior and exterior of the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-19 - 1923-09-22
Summary:

Wed. 19th to Sat. 22nd at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'The Blue Lagoon,' from H. de Vere Stacpool's [sic] novel. Also, Pathe Interesting Scenic Picture recently taken Hangchow, The Mecca of Chinese Buddhists. Price details included. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-19 - 1923-09-22
Summary:

Wednesday 19th to Saturday 22nd at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Blue Lagoon,' a delightful version of H. De Vere Stacpoole's novel. Also Pathe interesting scenic picture recently taken at Hangchow, the Mecca of Chinese Buddhists. Admission: 9.15 p.m., $1.20 and 80 cents; 5.15 p.m., 80…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-19 - 1923-09-20
Summary:

The new big special, 'The Blue Lagoon,' from the world-famous romance by H. De Vere Stacpoole, featuring Molly Adair, Arthur Pusey and Dick Cruikshanks. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-20
Summary:

A good book seldom makes a good film play, but among the exceptions must stand. 'The Blue Lagoon,' a romantic idyll, in seven parts, is now showing at the World Theatre until Saturday. When a kinema version of Mr. H. de Vere Stacpoole's novel was shown for the first time at the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-29
Summary:

Carl Gantvoort makes one of the screen's finest romance heroes as he is seen at the World Theatre today in 'The Man of the Forest,' Benjamin B. Hampton's greatest photoplay of the novel by Zane Grey, in which he plays 'Milt Dale,' the title role. When Henry W.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-14 - 1924-04-14
Summary:

Special shows for children at 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m. only, 'With Stanley in Africa' starring the famous athlete expert runner, jumper, boxer and wrestler, George Walsh, in a chapter in 18 episodes, built around the rescue of David Livingstone by Henry Stanley in darkest Africa in the…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-14 - 1924-04-14
Summary:

Special Shows for Children at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. only everyday, 'With Stanley in Africa' starring George Walsh, in a chapter in 18 episodes, built around the rescue of David Livingstone by Henry Stanley in Darkest Africa in the year 1871.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-05
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-19
Summary:

The Studio Girl,' was directed by Charles Giblyn from Paul West's adaptation of 'La Gamine' by Pierre Veder and Henri de Grosse. Constance Talmadge is the main cast. This picture is the attraction of the World Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-20
Summary:

World Theatre is screening 'The Studio Girl' featuring Constance Talmadge. This picture was directed by Charles Giblyn from Paul West's adaptation of 'La Gemine' by Pierre Veber and Henri de Grosse. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-15
Summary:

Universal has produced a real western picture starring Jack Hoxie in 'The Phantom Horse-man,' showing at the World Theatre now. The story was written by Isadore Bernstein and directed by Robert North Bradbury.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-15
Summary:

Universal has produced a real western picture starring Jack Hoxie that is a combination of thrilling action, interesting story and pictorial beauty, in 'The Phantom Horseman,' showing now at the World Theatre. There are outdoor shots which make the picture unforgettable. The story was…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-08
Summary:

World Theatre will be showing 'The Shock' featuring Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli, today. The cast also includes Christine Mayo, Walter Long, Jack Mower, Henry Barrows and James Wong. The film is directed by Lambert Hillyer.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-20
Summary:

The lure of adventures interesting to any audience is doubled in 'Ridgeway of Montana,' Universal feature starring Jack Hoxie at the World Theatre today. It is promised the film version of William Mcleod Riane's [sic] novel will present as many 'twists' of a plot as a…