A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-16 - 1925-05-23
Summary:

Coming, the Cosmopolitan Corporation presents 'The Love Piker' with Anita Stewart, distributed by Goldwyn-Cosmopolitan. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Love Piker'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-23
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-23
Summary:

Next Wednesday, World Theatre will be screening 'The Love Piker' starring Anita Stewart. The story has heart interest, pathos and comedy. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-23
Summary:

The Love Piker' starring the screen star, Anita Stewart, which will be shown at the World Theatre on Wednesday next, is a play that scales the heights of stirring emotions and sweeps onto a climax of breathless intensity. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-25 - 1925-05-26
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Sixth Commandment' with an all-star cast headed by WM. Faversham, Charlotte Walker, John Boles and Kathleen Martyn. Usual prices. Today till Thursday 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a super Japanese production, 'The Battle' in 8 reels.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-25 - 1925-05-26
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Sixth Commandment' with an all-star cast headed by Wm. Faversham, Charlotte Walker, John Boles and Kathleen Martyn. Usual prices. Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15, a super Japanese production, 'The Battle.' May 26 Remarks:…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-26 - 1925-05-26
Summary:

Last chance to see 'The Sixth Commandment.' Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Starting tomorrow, Anita Stewart in 'The Love Piker.' Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a super Japanese production, 'The Battle,' an unusual fine picture of the Russo-…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-27 - 1925-05-30
Summary:

Today till Saturday 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Anita Stewart in 'The Love Piker.' Today and tomorrow only, 2.30 and 7.15, a super Japanese production, 'The Battle' in 8 reels. May 27 Remarks: Another ad. on 'The Love Piker,' a Cosmopolitan production. Illustration included…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-27 - 1925-05-28
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Love Piker' with Anita Stewart, a Cosmopolitan production, distributed by Goldwyn-Cosmopolitan. Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-27 - 1925-05-28
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Anita Stewart in her latest wonderful super-production, 'The Love Piker.' Today and tomorrow only at 2.30 and 7.15, a Japanese super-production, 'The Battle,' an excellent picturization of the Russo-Japanese War.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-27 - 1925-05-30
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'The Love Piker.' Today and tomorrow only at 2.30 and 7.15, a super Japanese production, 'The Battle.' May 29 Remarks: Today till Monday at 2.30 and 7.15, the first Chinese comedy ever produced, 'The Magical Monk,…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-29 - 1925-05-29
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Anita Stewart in 'The Love Piker,' a Cosmopolitan production, distributed by Goldwyn-Cosmopolitan. Today till Monday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., the first Chinese company ever produced, 'The Magical Monk,' produced by British American…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-30 - 1925-05-30
Summary:

Last chance to see Anita Stewart in 'The Love Piker.' Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Starting tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Triflers' with Mae Busch, Frank Mayo, Elliott Dexter, Eva Novak, Walter Hiers and Lee Moran. Usual prices. Today till Monday at 2.30 and 7.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-06 - 1925-06-11
Summary:

Starting Thursday next, Gilbert E. Gable presents a George D. Baker production, 'Slave of Desire,' adapted from the immortal story by Balzac, with George Walsh, Bessie Love and Carmel Myers, distributed by Goldwyn-Cosmopolitan. Illustration and plot included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-10 - 1925-06-13
Summary:

Starting tomorrow, 5.15 and 9.15, Goldwyn presents Honoré de Balzac's famous story, 'Slave of Desire' with George Walsh, Bessie Love and Carmel Myers. June 11 & 12 Remarks: Every Thursday to Saturday, Ruth Roland in 'Ruth of the Range.' Every Sunday to Wednesday,…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-10 - 1925-06-12
Summary:

Starting tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the photoplay magnificent, Goldwyn presents Honore de Balzac's famous story, 'Slave of Desire' with George Walsh, Bessie Love and Carmel Myers.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-11 - 1925-06-12
Summary:

Today till Sunday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn presents 'Slave of Desire,' with George Walsh, Bessie Love, Carmel Myers and a great cast, adapted from the great Honore de Balzac's immortal story. Time Table for our 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. shows: every Thursday to Saturday, Ruth…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-11 - 1925-06-11
Summary:

Today till Sunday at 5.15 and 9.15, Gilbert E. Gable presents a George D. Baker production, 'Slave of Desire,' adapted from the immortal story by Balzac, with George Walsh, Bessie Love, Carmel Myers, directed by George D. Baker, distributed by Goldwyn-Cosmopolitan. Illustration…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-11 - 1925-06-12
Summary:

Today till Sunday at 5.15 and 9.15, Goldwyn presents 'Slave of Desire' with George Walsh, Bessie Love, Carmel Myers and a great cast, adapted from the immortal story by Balzac. At 2.30 and 7.15, every Thursday to Saturday, Ruth Roland in 'Ruth of the Range'; every Sunday to…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-12
Summary:

Last night, World Theatre screened 'Slave of Desire' featuring Bessie Love, Carmel Myres and George Walsh. The film is a screen version of Honore de Balzac's story 'Magic Skin.' The film stays true to the original story. The supporting cast includes William Orlamond,…