A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-20 - 1921-09-22
Summary:

Tuesday 20th to Thursday 22nd at 9.15 p.m., engagement extraordinary, Miss Mosolowa and Mr. Gordon in their latest Parisian dances. Also showing William Fox presents Jewel Carmen in the big New York stage success, 'The Kingdom of Love.' Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m., Tuesday to…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-20 - 1921-09-22
Summary:

Tuesday 20th to Thursday 22nd at 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Jewel Carmen in 'The Kingdom of Love,' the big New York stage success. Also Topical Budget and Comedies. Matinee programme: 5.15 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday, 'Merchant of Venice [sic]'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., '…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-21 - 1921-09-22
Summary:

Tuesday, 20th to Thursday, 22nd September at 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Jewel Carmen in 'The Kingdom of Love.' Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m. from Wednesday to Thursday, 'Merchant of Venice.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Dagger' 9 & 10 episodes. Usual…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-21
Summary:

The magnificent drama 'The Kingdom of Love' by William Fox, featuring the famous star Jewel Carmen, now screening at the World Theatre, is a picture of high distinction. Last Tuesday night, the theatre was packed full, showing the popular appreciation of this wonderful film. The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-21
Summary:

The drama 'The Kingdom of Love' from William Fax, featuring Jewel Carmen is now screening in the World Theatre. The management has engaged the services of Miss Mosolowa and Mr. Gordan in their latest Parisian Dances.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-22
Summary:

The drama 'The Kingdom of Love' from William Fox, featuring the famous star Jewel Carmen, now screening at the World Theatre. The management has engaged the services of Miss Mosolowa and Mrs. Gordon in their latest Parisian Dances.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-13 - 1921-12-15
Summary:

Under Northern Lights,' a Universal special attraction featuring Virginia Faire & Leonard Clapham. Also, Eddie Lyons & Lee Moran in 'Roman Romeos,' a Universal Jewel comedy. 2.30 & 7.15 p.m. performances, Eddie Pollo [sic] in 'King of Circus' [sic], 16 &…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-13 - 1921-12-15
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Virginia Faire and Leonard Clapham in a Universal special attraction, 'Under Northern Lights.' Also Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran in a Jewel comedy, 'Roman Romeos.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Eddie Polo in 'King of Circus,' 16 and 17…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-13 - 1921-12-15
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. today, Virginia Faire and Leonard Clapham in 'Under Northern Lights.' Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran in 'Roman Romeos,' a Universal Jewel comedy. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, 16 and 17 episodes of 'King of Circus' [sic]. Booking at Messrs…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-14
Summary:

In the World Theatre's change of programme, the star film is a picture entitled 'Under Northern Lights.' It is a Universal production, the principal roles being taken by the popular Virginia Faire and Leonard Clapham. Another fine film is a Universal Jewel Comedy, 'Roman…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-16 - 1921-12-16
Summary:

Friday, Saturday and Monday, Universal-Jewel production deluxe, 'Once to Every Woman' featuring Dorothy Phillips. Admission: 9.15 p.m., $1.00 and 60 cents; 5.15 p.m., 50 cents and 30 cents. Book your seats early. Don't miss it.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-29 - 1921-12-29
Summary:

Universal-Jewel present Mlle. Anna Pavlowa [sic] in 'The Dumb Girl of Portici' in 8 reels at usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-29 - 1921-12-31
Summary:

5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Universal Jewel presents a big special production, 'The Dumb Girl of Portici' featuring Anna Pavlova in 8 reels. Usual prices. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., final episode of 'The Dragon's Net.' Booking at the Theatre, phone 1337. Sunday's Matinees: Douglas…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-30 - 1921-12-31
Summary:

5.00 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Universal-Jewel presents 'The Dumb Girl of Portici' featuring Anna Pavlowa [sic], in 8 reels at usual prices. Please note: owing to the length of this picture, our patrons are requested to be in their seats at stated time sharp. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., final epis.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-30 - 1921-12-31
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Universal-Jewel presents a big special production 'The Dumb Girl of Portici' featuring Anna Pavlova, in 8 reels. Usual prices. Please note: owing to the length of this picture, our patrons are requested to be in their seats at stated time sharp. 2.30 and 7.15…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-30
Summary:

The Universal Film Corporation's big special 'Jewel' production, 'The Dumb Girl of Portici,' a Colossal Feature in eight parts, starring the famous Russian dancer, Mlle. Pavlova, will be shown at the World Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-17 - 1922-01-23
Summary:

Commencing January 20 for four nights at 9.15 p.m., 'Outside the Law,' starring Priscilla Dean, in 8 parts. Dazzling heroine of 'The Virgin of Stamboul' and Lon Chaney star of 'The Miracle Man' and 'The Penalty.' A Universal-Jewel production. Prices of…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-17 - 1922-01-26
Summary:

Beginning Friday, 20th for 4 nights, 9.15 p.m. performances only, Universal Jewel's 'Outside the Law' starring Priscilla Dean, dazzling heroine of 'The Virgin of Stamboul' and Lon Chaney, star of 'The Miracle Man' and 'The Penalty.' Owing to the great…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-19
Summary:

Priscilla Dean, queen of cinema crookdom [sic] since 'The Virgin of Stamboul,' will appear in 'Outside the Law,' which will be shown at the World Theatre. Tod Browning wrote and produced the film as a Universal-Jewel, at an expenditure of a quarter of a million dollars. The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-20 - 1922-01-23
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m. only, Universal-Jewel deluxe presents Priscilla Dean in 'Outside the Law' in 8 parts. Prices of admission: $1.20, 70 cents and 50 cents. Navy and military in uniform, 40 cents to stalls only. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 6 and 7 episodes of 'The…