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: 1922-06-09
Summary:

The Lure of Egypt,' featuring Claire Adams, Robert McKim, Joseph Dowling, Maude Wayne and Carl Gantvoort, will be screened at the World Theatre on Friday. The film is directed by Howard Hickman, and is based on Norma Lorimer's novel, 'There was a King in Egypt.' Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-09
Summary:

The Federal Pathe feature 'The Lure of Egypt' is the attraction of World Theatre today. It was adapted from Norma Lorimer's novel 'There was a King in Egypt.' The film is starred by Robert McKim, Claire Adams, Joseph J. Dowling, Carl Gantvoort and Maude Wayne.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-09
Summary:

Today, World Theatre is showing the Federal-Pathe photodrama 'The Lure of Egypt.' The photodrama is based on Norma Lorimer's novel 'There was a King in Egypt.' Directed by Howard Hickman, the cast includes Robert McKim, Claire Adams, Joseph J. Dowing [sic], Maude Wayne,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-26
Summary:

A previously announced film which has risked the lives of the Pathe Cameraman and his assistant in the attempt in filming in close-ups of Mount Etna's eruption, is now screening at the World Theatre. Another film based on Tarkington's work 'Alice Adams,' which is directed by…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-26
Summary:

The programme for this week is the most attractive one. As announced, the famous Pathe film 'Mount Etna's Eruption' is appearing for four days, commencing today until Saturday. Needless to say, this special film was produced by the Pathe cameraman and his assistants at the risk of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-27
Summary:

Booth Tarkington's name is sufficient to recommend to the masses any photoplay, but in the case of Florence Vidor in 'Alice Adams,' his name is doubly effective because nothing has been lost from the original in its transition to the screen. 'Alice Adams' made its debut…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-08
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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-15
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Headline: A Killer
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-27
Summary:

The Killer' the Benjamin B. Hampton-Pathe feature is showing in the World Theatre. The film was directed by Howard Hickman and interpreted by a cast headed by Frank Campeau, Claire Adams, Jack Conway, little Frankie Lee, Tod Sloan, Edward Peil, Milton Ross, Frank Hayes. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-27
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening a Benjamin B. Hampton production 'The Killer' which is inspired from Stewart Edward White's novel. The film features Claire Adams, who is famous for her work with little Frankie Lee of 'The Westerners' and 'The Miracle Man.' The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-27
Summary:

A killer of fiction, not history, is introduced in Benjamin B. Hampton's picturization of Stewart Edward White's novel, 'The Killer.' It is showing at the World Theatre today, with Frank Campeau interpreting the role. The action of 'The Killer' takes place in Los…

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Headline: The Killer'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-29
Summary:

From the beginning to the end of 'The Killer,' the Benjamin B. Hampton Pathe feature show for the last time at the World Theatre today, there is not a single moment in which you can lean back in your seat and let out the breath pent up by its thrills. No one but a Stewart Edward White…

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Headline: The Clean Up'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-15
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-01
Summary:

Where the North Begins' opened at the World Theatre yesterday. It is a Warner Brothers classic of the screen. Starred by dog actor Rin Tin Tin. Claire Adams, Walter McGrail, Pat Hartigan, Myrtle Owen, Charles Stevens and Fred Huntley are the cast. Chester Franklin is the director. Film plot…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-02
Summary:

Where the North Begins,' which opened on Wednesday to a packed house for four days' run at the World Theatre, is one of the few pictures that can be praised without reservation. 'Where the North Begins' is a picture worth seeing and recommending to your neighbour, for it is…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-10
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-12
Summary:

The Love Pirate,' a Richard Thomas production, released by F.B.O., showing at the World Theatre today. The picture is starred by Melbourne McDowell, Carmel Myers, Kathryn McGuire, Clyde Fillmore, John Tonkey, Carol Halloway and Edward W. Borman. Richard Thomas is the producer. Film plot…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-12
Summary:

In the annals of police courts, it is seldom found that a criminal has voluntarily accused himself of a crime, especially if that crime happens to be murder, but in 'The Love Pirate,' the Richard Thomas production, released by F. B. O., showing at the World Theatre today, a situation…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-24
Summary:

From tomorrow onwards, World Theatre will be screening 'Helen's Babies.' The cast includes Clara Bow, who is known for her role in 'Down to the Sea in Ships' and 'Maytime,' Edward Everet [sic] Horton, Claire Adams and Richard Tucker.