A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-02 - 1924-08-02
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow, Herbert Rawlinson in 'High Speed,' a picture of daring, determined, impetuous youth.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-04 - 1924-08-05
Summary:

Today & tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Herbert Rawlinson in 'High Speed.' Usual prices.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-04 - 1924-08-05
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Herbert Rawlinson in 'High Speed.' Usual prices.

4
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-04 - 1924-08-05
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Herbert Rawlinson in 'High Speed.' Usual prices.

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

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, Herbert Rawlinson in 'High Speed.' Starting Tuesday, Roscoe Arbuckle in 'The Traveling Salesman.'

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

The Coronet: Today only at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Wallace Reid and Lois Wilson in 'The World's Champion.' The Star: Today only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Herbert Rawlinson in 'High Speed.' Tuesday, Roscoe Arbuckle in 'The Travelling Salesman.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-12
Summary:

Last night, World Theatre screened 'Slave of Desire' featuring Bessie Love, Carmel Myres and George Walsh. The film is a screen version of Honore de Balzac's story 'Magic Skin.' The film stays true to the original story. The supporting cast includes William Orlamond,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-12
Summary:

There was shown at the World Theatre last night a screen version of Balzac novel which is sure to delight patrons of the films. It is called 'Slave of Desire' and has been adapted from one of Honore de Balzac's most famous novels, 'The Magic Skin.' Film synopsis included…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-13
Summary:

World Theatre is screening 'Slave of Desire' which was made at Goldwyn studio for distribution by Goldwyn-Cosmopolitan. The film is Charles Whittaker's adaptation of Honore de Balzac's story 'Magic Skin.' Gilbert E. Gable, president of Achievement Films, Inc., and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-13
Summary:

When Gilbert E. Gable, president of Achievement Films, Inc., and George D. Baker, the director, began casting for the players to interpret the characters of 'Slave of Desire,' a picturization of Honore de Balzac's famous novel, 'Le Peau de Chagrin' (usually known in…