A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-03 - 1923-12-14
Summary:

Teaser ads for the film 'The Flame of Life.' December 3 Remarks: The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. December 12 Remarks: It is from Frances Hodgson Burnett's novel, and directed by Hobart Henley who made 'The Flirt.' Film…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-08
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-12
Summary:

Today, World Theatre will be screening the Universal-Jewel production entitled 'The Flame of Life.' The film was directed by Hobart Henley. The ranch at Universal City together with leased acreage in the San Fernando Valley was tunnelled and bored for shafts and underground passages…

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

Four children, no one of them with but a few scenes to play, add a charming touch to the Hobart Henley Universal-Jewel production, 'The Flame of Life,' starring Priscilla Dean, coming to the World Theatre today. Although seen but a few times in the picture, Richard Daniels, Frankie Lee…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-13
Summary:

Last night, World Theatre screened a Hobart Henley Universal-Jewel production entitled 'The Flame of Life' featuring Priscilla Dean who presented a portrayal great in its very simplicity. The story is not a conventional one. It is quite human and complete.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-14
Summary:

Priscilla Dean's latest vehicle, which appeared at the World Theatre last night, is a Hobart Henley Universal-Jewel adaptation of one of Frances Hodgson Burnett's novels of English life. In 'The Flame of Life,' Miss Dean as Joan attracts the attention of the 'overman…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-15
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-18 - 1924-02-23
Summary:

The Abysmal Brute,' a Universal-Jewel production presented by Carl Laemmle. Film plot included. Watch & wait! February 18 Remarks: The ad didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. February 19-20 Remarks: Beginning Wednesday 20th at the World Theatre, Des…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-19 - 1924-02-21
Summary:

Commencing Wednesday 20th, Carl Laemmle presents Jack London's 'The Abysmal Brute' starring Reginald Denny, with a great supporting cast including Mabel Julienne Scott, Crauford Kent, Hayden Stevenson, Buddy Messinger and David Torrence, a Hobart Henley production, Universal-Jewel…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-17
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-30
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-30 - 1924-09-06
Summary:

Commencing Wednesday 3rd, 'A Lady of Quality' starring Virginia Valli with Milton Sills, a Hobart Henley production. Plot included. September 6 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-01 - 1924-09-01
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Clara Kimball Young in 'Straight from Paris.' Commencing Wednesday 3rd, Virginia Valli in 'A Lady of Quality,' with Milton Sills, a Universal Hobart Henley production. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-01
Summary:

A Lady of Quality,' Universal super Jewel production, starring Virginia Valli and directed by Hobart Henley, comes to the World Theatre next Wednesday. It is the second Universal screen version of a Burnett novel, the first being 'The Flame of Life.' Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-01
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening a Universal super-Jewel production 'A Lady of Quality' starring Hobart Henley, from next Wednesday. Hobart Henley is famous for his directing films like 'The Flame of Life' and 'The Flirt.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-02 - 1924-09-02
Summary:

Commencing Wednesday 3rd, 'A Lady of Quality' starring Virginia Valli with Milton Sills and a tremendous supporting cast, a Hobart Henley production.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-02
Summary:

Spectacular scenes, love themes, psychology and an old atmosphere of days gone by – these elements are all in 'A Lady of Quality,' the Universal Jewel production starring Virginia Valli and directed by Hobart Henley, which comes to the World Theatre on Wednesday. This Henley production…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-03 - 1924-09-03
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Virginia Valli in 'A Lady of Quality' with Milton Sills and a tremendous supporting cast, directed by Hobart Henley.