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: 1921-07-22 - 1921-07-23
Summary:

See Jack Deampsey [sic] give Willard the Knock-out Blow at 9.15 p.m. tonight. July 23 Remarks: At 7.15, Saturday 23rd, Sunday 24th and Monday 25th, the Men of the American Fleet will be entertained by the Government.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-23 - 1921-07-23
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., see Jack Dempsey give Willard the knock-out blow.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-23
Summary:

Following the recent victory of Jack Dempsey over Georges Carpentier, there is an especial interest attaching to the film being shown at the World Theatre this week taken of the Dempsey-Willard fight about 18 months ago when Dempsey wrested the title of the world's heavyweight champion.it…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-23 - 1921-08-25
Summary:

Charles Ray in 'The Hired Man,' a Paramount star attraction in 5 acts, Paramount Magazine and Mack Sennet [sic] Comedies. At 5.15 p.m. Matinees on Tuesday & Wednesday (23rd & 24th), 'Eyes of Youth.' Thursday, 25th August, 4th & 5th episodes of 'Vanishing…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-24 - 1921-09-01
Summary:

Opens at 9.15 p.m. August 26, the great battle 'Dempsey vs. Carpentier' in 5 parts. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co. August 24 Remarks: Photo included. August 25 Remarks: Watch for the opening date. August 26, 27 & 28 Remarks: Max Linder as a Duelist. Prices $2, $1.5 & $1.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-25 - 1921-08-26
Summary:

Watch the opening day, Pathe exclusive picture, Jack Dempsey vs. Georges Carpentier, extraordinary fight picture. See how they fought. Admission: dress circle, $2.00, first-class, $1.50, second class, $1.00. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co., Hongkong Hotel Buildings. August 25 Remarks:…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-02 - 1921-09-05
Summary:

Friday, 2nd to Monday, 5th September, at 9.15 p.m., Zane Grey's 'Desert Gold' in 7 parts, starring E. K. Lincon [sic]. Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m. on Friday, 2nd, 'Dempsey Carpentier,' Saturday, 3rd, 'Woman & the Law'; 7.15 p.m. from Friday, 2nd to Monday…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-08 - 1921-11-10
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Jack Sherrill & Mable Withee in 'Once to Every Man,' in 6 parts, Comedies and Pathe News. Matinees: 5.15 p.m., 'La La Lucille.' 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 6 & 7 episodes of 'King of Circus.' Usual prices. Booking at Messrs.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-08 - 1921-11-10
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Jack Sherrill and Mabel Withee in a rugged drama of human interest, 'Once to Every Man' in 5 parts. Also comedies and Pathe News. Matinees: 5.15 p.m., 'La La Lucille,' a special comedy attraction in 5 parts; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'King…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-08
Summary:

The Frohman Amusement Co., of which William L. Sherrill is the alpha and omega, has constructed a moving picture property in 'Once to Every Man,' a feature in which J. Sherrill co-stars with Mabel Withee. Miss Withee has been concerned in Al Jolson's Winter Garden productions.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-09
Summary:

The Frohman Amusement Co. of which William L. Sherrill is the alpha and omega, has constructed a fine piece of moving picture property in 'Once to Every Man,' a feature in which J. Sherrill co-starred with Mabel [sic] Withee. Film synopsis included.

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Publication Date: 1921-11-09
Summary:

A good chance comes 'Once to every man,' starring Jack Sherrill at the World Theatre last night. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-09 - 1921-11-10
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Jack Sherrill and Mabel Withee in 'Once to Every Man' in 6 parts. Also Comedies and Pathe News. Matinees: 5.15 p.m., 'La La Lucille'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'King of Circus' [sic] episodes 6 and 7. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. Tel…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-21 - 1921-11-24
Summary:

See the world's heavyweight championship contest between Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpentier, 5 reels of terrific action at usual prices commencing Tuesday till Thursday, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., at the World Theatre. Usual prices. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co. November 22-24 Remarks: 2.30…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-21 - 1921-11-22
Summary:

Commencing Tuesday till Thursday, 3 days only, last opportunity to see the world's heavyweight championship contest between Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpentier, 5 reels of terrific action. Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-22 - 1921-11-24
Summary:

Commencing today for 3 days only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, the world's heavyweight championship contest between Dempsey and Carpentier, 5 reels of terrific action. Usual prices. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'King of Circus,' 10 and 11 episodes. Booking at Messrs…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-23 - 1921-11-25
Summary:

Blanche Sweet in 'That Girl Montana.' Kowloon Theatre, today at 5.30 and 9.15, Jack Pickford in 'A Double-Dyed Deceiver.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy, British Gazette and dancing.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-23 - 1921-12-24
Summary:

Saturday 24th at 2.30 p.m. performance, J. Sherrill & Mabel [sic] Withee in 'Once to Every Man.' Saturday 24th, 5.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'Foolish Virgin.' Sunday 25th, 'Santa Claus & Star of Bethlehem.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-23 - 1921-12-24
Summary:

Xmas eve and Xmas day, starting from 12 a.m., programmes: Saturday 24th at 2.30 p.m. performance, J. Sherrill and Mabel Withee in 'Once to Every Man'; Saturday 24th at 5.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'Foolish Virgin' [sic]; Sunday 25th, 'Santa Claus' and '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-24 - 1921-12-24
Summary:

On Xmas Eve and Xmas day, starting from 12 a.m., programmes: Saturday 24th at 2.30 p.m. performance, J. Sherrill and Mable Withee in 'Once to Every Man'; Saturday 24th at 5.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'Foolish Virgin'; Sunday 25th, 'Santa Claus' and 'Star…