A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-09
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre, during the past few nights, the main attraction has been the opening instalments of the new serial: 'The Iron Claw,' a piece which furnishes thrills and sensations without stint. The new war pictures and Pathe Gazette are quite up to their usual good standard,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-20 - 1917-02-21
Summary:

On Feb 20, 13th and 14th episodes of 'Greed'; on Feb 22, 'Father John' in 3 parts; on Feb 23, 'Via Wireless.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-23
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening King Vidor's first Goldwyn production 'Three Wise Fools.' The film was adapted from Austin Strong's comedy-drama by King Vidor, who also directed it. The film features Eleanor Boardman who is famous for her role in Rupert Hughes' '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-23
Summary:

The cast which appears in 'Three Wise Fools,' King Vidor's first Goldwyn production, which is coming to the World Theatre on Wednesday next, is one of those remarkable casts which have come to be associated with Goldwyn pictures. The film was adapted from Austin Strong's…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-25
Summary:

The cast which appears in 'Three Wise Fools,' King Vidor's first Goldwyn picture, which is coming to the World Theatre today, is one of those capable casts which have come to be associated with Goldwyn pictures. Eleanor Boardman, who made such a striking success in 'Souls for…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-25
Summary:

The cast which appears in 'Three Wise Fools,' King Vidor's first Goldwyn picture, which is coming to the World Theatre today, is one of those capable casts which have come to be associated with Goldwyn picture. The film was adapted from Austin Strong's comedy-drama by King…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-02 - 1925-04-04
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mia May in 'The Price She Paid,' adapted from E. Bajda's famous stage play in eight reels, with special music at ordinary prices. Coming, 'The Barefoot Boy,' with an all-star cast including John Bowers, Marjorie Daw and others.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-02 - 1925-04-04
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15, Mia May in 'The Price She Paid,' adapted from E. Bajda's famous stage play. With special music at ordinary prices. Coming, 'The Barefoot Boy,' with John Bowers, Marjorie Daw and others. Also Jack Dempsey in 'West of the Water…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-04 - 1925-04-08
Summary:

Today till Wednesday, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Barefoot Boy' featuring John Bowers, Marjorie Daw, Sylvia Breamer, and a marvellous all star cast. Also Jack Dempsey in 'West of the Water Bucket,' the third of the 'Fight and Win' series. Picture or illustration…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-04 - 1925-04-06
Summary:

Starting tomorrow, 'The Barefoot Boy,' based on Whittier's immortal poem. Also Jack Dempsey in 'West of the Water Bucket,' the third of the 'Fight and Win' series. Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-04 - 1925-04-04
Summary:

Starting tomorrow, 6 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Barefoot Boy,' with an all-star cast including John Bowers, Marjorie Daw, Tully Marshall, Raymond Hatton, Sylvia Breamer and others. Also Jack Dempsey in 'Wets of the Water Bucket' [sic], the third of the 'Fight and Win'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-04
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-04
Summary:

No expense has been spared by Producer David Kirkland to make 'The Barefoot Boy,' which opens at the World Theatre tomorrow. 'The Barefoot Boy' is based on a poem of the same name by John Greenleaf Whittier, dean of New England poets. Film synopsis included. Frankie Lee is a…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-04 - 1925-04-07
Summary:

Starting tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, 'The Barefoot Boy,' with John Bowers, Marjorie Daw, Tully Marshall, Raymond Hatton, Sylvia Breamer and others. Also Jack Dempsey in 'West of the Water Bucket.' Today only at 5.15 and 9.15, Mia May in 'The Price She Paid.' April 6…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-06 - 1925-04-06
Summary:

Today till Wednesday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Barefoot Boy,' featuring John Bowers, Marjorie Daw, Sylvia Breamer and a marvellous all-star cast. Also, Jack Dempsey in 'West of the Water Bucket,' the third of the 'Fight and Win' series. Today till Wednesday at 2.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-06 - 1925-04-06
Summary:

Today till Wednesday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Barefoot Boy,' suggested by Whittier's immortal poem, with an all-star cast including John Bowers, Marjorie Daw, Tully Marshall and others. Also the world's heavyweight champion in 'West of the Water Bucket,' the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-06
Summary:

Marjorie Daw, who plays the leading roles in 'The Barefoot Boy,' a picturization of John Greenleaf Whittier's immortal poem, showing at the World Theatre today, is one of the most unmannered young actresses on the screen today. Her interview included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-06
Summary:

In 'The Barefoot Boy,' a picturization of John Greenleaf Whittier's charming poem of the country boy, opened yesterday at the World Theatre, for a four-day run. There is a vast unexplored field for directors and producers with imagination in these exquisite gems, written by the…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-07 - 1925-04-07
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Barefoot Boy,' based on Whittier's immortal poem, with an all-star cast including Marjorie Daw, John Bowers and others. Also Jack Dempsey in 'West of the Water Bucket,' the third of the 'Fight and Win' series…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-08 - 1925-04-08
Summary:

Last chance to see 'The Barefoot Boy,' based on Whittier's immortal poem, with an all-star cast including Marjorie Daw, John Bowers, etc. Also Jack Dempsey in 'West of the Water Bucket.' Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Tomorrow and Friday only, 'Three Weeks…