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: 1921-10-25 - 1921-10-27
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Jesse L. Lasky presents Wallace Reid in 'The Source' in 5 parts. Matinee 5.15 p.m., George Walsh in 'Melting Millions.' 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'The King of the Circus,' 1, 2 & 3 epis. Popular prices. Booking at Messrs. Mehta…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-25 - 1921-10-27
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Jesse L. Lasky presents Wallace Reid in 'The Source' in 5 parts. Also Gaumont Graphic and Comedies. Matinee at 5.15 p.m., George Walsh in 'Melting Millions'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'The King of the Circus,' 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-25 - 1921-10-27
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Jesse L. Lasky presents Wallace Reid in 'The Source.' Also Gaumont Graphic and comedies. Matinee 5.15 p.m., George Walsh in 'Melting Millions'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'The King of the Circus' [sic] 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes. Popular…

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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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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-21 - 1922-04-21
Summary:

Commencing Friday, 21st April, Jesse L. Lasky presents Cecil B. DeMille's production, 'For Better, for Worse.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-21
Summary:

A special production from Jesse L. Lassy [sic] will be screened at the World Theatre today in which Elliot [sic] Dexter and Gloria Swanson will lead the role in 'For Better, For Worse.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-14 - 1923-03-14
Summary:

J. L. Frotheringham presents 'The Breaking Point' starring Bessie Barriscale, directed by Paul Scardon, written by H. H. Van Loan, with an all-star cast including Walter McGrall, Joseph J. Dowling, Wilfred Lucas, Pat O'Malley and Ethel Grey Terry, distributed by W. W. Hodkinson.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-19 - 1923-05-24
Summary:

Teaser ads for the film 'The Mistress of Shenstone,' starring Pauline Frederick. Remarks: The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. May 19-21 Remarks: The ad didn't mention the film's title. May 23 Remarks: It's based on Florence…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-19 - 1923-05-26
Summary:

Pauline Frederick in Florence Barclay's remarkable novel, 'The Mistress of Shenstone,' a Robertson-Cole super special.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-23 - 1923-05-23
Summary:

Three days only beginning Thursday, Pauline Frederick in 'The Mistress of Shenstone,' Florence Barclay's wonder novel, a Robertson-Cole production that shows the remarkable emotional powers of Miss Frederick at their highest peak.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-23
Summary:

The Mistress of Shenstone,' the latest Robertson-Cole super special starring Pauline Frederick, is as artistic as it is dramatic. The film is adapted from the famous novel by Florence Barclay and will open at the World Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-24 - 1923-05-24
Summary:

Robertson-Cole presents Pauline Frederick in 'The Mistress of Shenstone' by Florence Barclay, directed by Henry King. Three days only. Beginning today. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-26 - 1923-05-26
Summary:

Pauline Frederick in the Robertson-Cole super special of Florence Barclay's tremendously emotional story, 'The Mistress of Shenstone.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-21
Summary:

Starting from Sunday, World Theatre will be screening 'The Beloved Cheater' featuring Lew Cody. This is a Robertson-Cole special picture which was produced by L. J. Gasnier. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-12
Summary:

An all-star cast, including some of the best-known names in filmdom, presents L. J. Gasnior's production of 'Silent Years,' an R-C Picture based on the novel 'Mam'selle Jo' by Harriet T. Comstock at the World Theatre for the last time today.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-12
Summary:

World Theatre is screening the film version of Harriet Comstock's novel 'Mam'selle Jo,' entitled 'Silent Years.' The R-C picture is produced by L. J. Gasnier. The film exhibits picturesque scenes from St. Lawrence River in Canada. The photoplay features French…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-22 - 1923-11-22
Summary:

R-C Pictures presents Pauline Frederick in 'The Lure of Jade,' adapted from 'House of Glass' by Marion Orth, directed by Colin Campbell, with the supporting cast, Thomas Holding, Arthur Rankin, Leon Bary, L. C. Shumway, Hardee Kirkland and Clarissa Selwynne.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-24 - 1923-11-24
Summary:

Pauline Frederick in 'The Lure of Jade,' with Thomas Holding, Arthur Rankin, Leon Bary, L. C. Shumway, and Clarissa Selwynne.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-22