A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern & Coolest Picture Palace - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-01 - 1922-11-04
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox special production, Pearl White in 'The Thief,' in 7 reels. Prices of admission: 9.15 p.m. Performances - $1.2 & 80 cents; 5.15 p.m. Matinees – 70 & 50 cents. November 1-2 Remarks: On page 7, another ad. will photo. The…

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Headline: At the World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-01 - 1922-11-02
Summary:

Commencing today till Saturday, William Fox presents Pearl White in Henri Bernstein's dramatic masterpiece, 'The Thief.' Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-01 - 1922-11-04
Summary:

From today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox special production, Pearl White in Henri Bernstein's dramatic masterpiece, 'The Thief,' 7 reels. Prices of admission: 9.15 p.m. performance, $1.20 and 80 cents; 5.15 p.m., 70 cents and 50 cents. Booking at the theatre.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-04 - 1922-11-04
Summary:

Today only, last shows Henri Bernstein's 'The Thief' featuring Pearl White. From Sunday till Tuesday, Owen Moore in 'The Chicken in the Case.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-04 - 1922-11-04
Summary:

Today only, last shows, Henri Bernstein's dramatic masterpiece, 'The Thief' featuring Pearl White. From Sunday till Tuesday, Owen Moore in 'The Chicken in the Case,' a Selznick picture.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-11-04 - 1922-11-04
Summary:

Today only, last shows, Henri Bernstein's 'The Thief' featuring Pearl White. From Sunday till Tuesday, Owen Moore in 'The Chicken in the Case.'

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Headline: Modern Education: Where the Cinema Helps
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-22
Summary:

Time was when history took a backseat in the hearts of school children. It was presented to them by old-fashioned methods. Today, there is no reason why all school children should not simply love history. They have a big help in the cinema, which is constantly presenting pictures full of…

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Headline: My American Wife': Last Day at the Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-23
Summary:

My American Wife,' the Paramount picture, is having final screening at the Coronet. The picture is starred by Gloria Swanson and Antonio Moreno. Film plot included. Tomorrow has been reserved for historical film 'When Knighthood was in Flower,' a story of the days of King Henry…

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Headline: When Knightwood Was in Flower': Memories of Henry VIII
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-27
Summary:

When Knighthood Was in Flower,' starring Marion Davies, taken from the romantic novel by Charles Major, is being shown at the Coronet Theatre. Film plot included.

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Headline: When Knighthood Was in Flower': Fine Historical Film
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-27
Summary:

The wonderful historical picture at the Coronet, 'When Knighthood Was in Flower,' is a screen version of Charles Major's famous historical novel. The principal roles are played by Marion Davies and Forrest Stanley, and the supporting cast is strong. A fine portrayal of Henry VIII…

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Headline: A Historical Picture: 'When Knighthood Was in Flower'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-28
Summary:

The season of 'When Knighthood Was in Flower' comes to a close at the Coronet today. It has been seen by some of the best education authorities in the Colony. English history is certainly one of the subjects in the average scholastic curriculum that makes for maximum marks, and the…