A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: William Farnum
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-27 - 1923-10-10
Summary:

William Fox presents William Farnum in 'A Tale of Two Cities,' by Charles Dickens, an immortal story of the French Revolution. September 27 Remarks: The ad. didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. October 8 Remarks: Coming to the World Theatre on Wednesday…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-27 - 1923-09-27
Summary:

William Farnum in Charles' immortal story 'A Tale of Two Cities.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-28 - 1923-09-28
Summary:

William Fox presents William Farnum in Charles Dickens' 'A Tale of Two Cities.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-05
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-06
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-08 - 1923-10-10
Summary:

William Fox presents the crowned king of the drama, William Farnum in Charles Dickens' masterpiece, 'A Tale of Two Cities,' a colossal production of this sublime story of the French Revolution.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-08 - 1923-10-13
Summary:

William Fox presents William Farnum in Charles Dickens' masterpiece, 'A Tale of Two Cities.' October 13 Remarks: 6 p.m., Hoot Gibson in 'Dead Game.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-10 - 1923-10-13
Summary:

Wed. 10th to Sat. 13th at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., William Farnum in 'A Tale of Two Cities.' Admission: 9.15 p.m., $1.2 & 80 cents; 5.15 p.m., 80 cents & 50 cents. Booking at the Theatre. October 13 Remarks: Another ad. on page 4, special Sunday matinees at 1.30 and 6 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-10 - 1923-10-13
Summary:

Wednesday 10th and Saturday 18th October at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a deluxe drama on a colossal scale, William Farnum in 'A Tale of Two Cities.' Admission: 9.15 p.m., $1.50 and 80 cents; 5.15 p.m., $1.00 and 60 cents. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-10
Summary:

A great treat is in store for lovers of Dickens at the World Theatre from tomorrow till next Saturday when William Fox presents 'A Tale of Two Cities.' William Farnum assumes the double role. It is a photoplay of great impressiveness and a full cast of artists who stand high in their…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-10 - 1923-10-13
Summary:

Wednesday 10th to Saturday 13th October at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., William Farnum in 'A Tale of Two Cities.' Admission: 9.15 p.m., $1.50 and 80 cents; 5.15 p.m., $1.00 and 60 cents. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-13 - 1923-10-13
Summary:

Special Sunday matinees, 1.30 p.m., presenting the great picture for the last time, William Farnum in 'A Tale of Two Cities.' 6 p.m., Hoot Gibson in 'Dead Game.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-13
Summary:

Chas. Dickens' masterpiece 'A Tale of Two Cities,' featuring the popular William Farnum (in dual roles) will be shown for the last time, on Sunday, when the admission fee will be specially reduced in the case of children. At 6 p.m., a Western romance 'Dead Game,'…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-01 - 1925-05-08
Summary:

Today till Wednesday 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the famous vaudeville company, 'Floradora' in their newest songs and dances. Also Buddy Messinger in 'Low Bridge.' Today till Friday 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., the latest Chinese super-production 'One Dollar' produced by the British…

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Headline: Vanity Fair'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-02
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-02 - 1925-05-09
Summary:

Coming, Goldwyn presents Hugo Ballin's production of 'Vanity Fair,' by Thackeray, with Mabel Ballin as Becky Sharp, supported by Hobart Bosworth as Lord Steyne. Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-04 - 1925-05-08
Summary:

Today till Wednesday at 5.15 and 9.15, Floradora in their latest songs and dances. Also Buddy Messinger in 'Low Bridge.' Today till Friday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., the latest Chinese super-production, 'One Dollar,' produced by the British American Tobacco Co. Also Charlie…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-07 - 1925-05-13
Summary:

Starting today, Goldwyn presents Hugo Ballin's production of 'Vanity Fair' by Thackeray, with Mabel Ballin, as Becky Sharp, supported by Hobart Bosworth as Lord Steyne. Illustration included. May 9 Remarks: Today till Monday 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., an interesting comedy made in…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-07 - 1925-05-12
Summary:

Starting Saturday 9th, Goldwyn presents Hugo Ballin's production of 'Vanity Fair,' by Thackeray, will Mabel Ballin, supported by Hobart Bosworth. Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-07 - 1925-05-07
Summary:

By special request, Floradora Vaudeville Company in their popular songs and dances, for two more days only. Today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Starting Saturday next, Goldwyn presents Thackeray's world-famous novel, 'Vanity Fair.' Today only at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., the latest…