A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-21
Summary:

No Woman Knows,' is the attraction of the Coronet today. It is a screen adaptation of the book by Edna Ferber, 'Fanny Herself.' It is a Universal Jewel production and 'Fanny Herself' has been interpreted on the screen by Mabel Julienne Scott.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-21
Summary:

Life, as it is, is the keynote of the big picture which forms the attraction at the Coronet. 'No Woman Knows' is a film adaptation of Edna Ferber's 'Fanny Herself,' a portrayal of small-town family life. Mabel Julienne Scott gives an admirable interpretation of '…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-21
Summary:

Commencing today, Coronet Theatre is going to screen a Universal Jewel production 'No Woman Knows,' a screen adaptation of the Edna Ferber's book 'Fanny Herself.' Starring Mabel Julienne Scott, the picture is one of the most human ones to be screened.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-22
Summary:

No Woman Knows,' is now being shown at the Coronet today. It is a screen adaptation of the book by Edna Ferber, 'Fanny Herself,' starred by Mabel Julienne Scott and Stuart Holmes.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-22
Summary:

The film adaptation of Edna Ferber's greatest work, 'Fanny Herself,' or 'No Woman Knows' as it is titled on the screen, was witnessed by appreciative audiences at the Coronet yesterday. Mabel Julienne Scott and Stuart Holmes, heading an all-star cast, assist in giving a…

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Headline: No Woman Knows'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-26
Summary:

The attraction at the Star Theatre is the big human picture, 'No Woman Knows,' featuring Mabel Julienne Scott, who gives a wonderful interpretation of 'Fanny Herself,' the chief character in the book of the same name.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-26
Summary:

No Woman Knows' is the big picture commencing today at the Star. This film adaptation from the work of Edna Ferber, 'Fanny Herself,' is stated to be the most human story yet screened. It is a Universal Jewel production, with Mable Julienne Scott.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-26
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen 'No Woman Knows' featuring Mabel Julienne Scott. The film is a screen version of the Edna Ferber's novel 'Fanny Herself.' The trueness of life exhibited in the film makes it special.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-26
Summary:

Three Wise Fools,' King Vidor's first Goldwyn picture, now showing in the World Theatre. Eleanor Boardman, who made such a striking success in 'Souls for Sale' is the lead actor. She also played in 'Gimme,' Marshall Neilan's 'The Strangers Banquet'…

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Headline: Vanity Fair'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-02
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-02 - 1925-05-09
Summary:

Coming, Goldwyn presents Hugo Ballin's production of 'Vanity Fair,' by Thackeray, with Mabel Ballin as Becky Sharp, supported by Hobart Bosworth as Lord Steyne. Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-07 - 1925-05-13
Summary:

Starting today, Goldwyn presents Hugo Ballin's production of 'Vanity Fair' by Thackeray, with Mabel Ballin, as Becky Sharp, supported by Hobart Bosworth as Lord Steyne. Illustration included. May 9 Remarks: Today till Monday 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., an interesting comedy made in…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-07 - 1925-05-12
Summary:

Starting Saturday 9th, Goldwyn presents Hugo Ballin's production of 'Vanity Fair,' by Thackeray, will Mabel Ballin, supported by Hobart Bosworth. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-07
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening the film version of Thackeray's novel 'Vanity Fair,' for 5 days. This Goldwyn production is directed by Hugo Ballin and features Mabel Ballin. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-07
Summary:

It is hardly necessary to remind anyone that the Becky referred to is the principal character in Thackeray's great novel of 'Vanity Fair,' which comes to the World Theatre on Saturday for five days. Mabel Ballin plays Becky. Hugo Ballin directed the film for Goldwyn. 'Becky…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-08 - 1925-05-08
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Floradora Vaudeville Company gives their farewell performances in songs and dances. Starting tomorrow, 'Vanity Fair,' by Thackeray with Mabel Ballin, Hobart Bosworth and a great cast.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-09 - 1925-05-09
Summary:

You have wanted to see the best that the screen can give. Now we are delighted to present to picture-goers the most famous novel in all English literature, the immortal work of Thackeray, 'Vanity Fair' with Mabel Ballin, supported by Hobart Bosworth. Starting today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-09 - 1925-05-09
Summary:

Today till Wednesday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn presents Hugo Ballin's production of 'Vanity Fair,' by Thackeray, with Mabel Ballin, supported by Hobart Bosworth, distributed by Goldwyn, Illustration and plot included.

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Headline: Vanity Fair'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-09
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-09
Summary:

William Makepeace Thackeray's 'Vanity Fair' has been the greatest fiction narrative of its age. Since its first publication in 1848, several plays have been made from this novel, which includes Langdon Mitchell's adaption under the title 'Becky Sharp' which features…