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: 1923-05-28 - 1923-05-31
Summary:

May McAvoy in 'A Virginia Courthship' at the World Theatre tomorrow & Wednesday. May 31 Remarks: Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-29 - 1923-05-30
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., May McAvoy in 'A Virginia Courtship.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Francis Ford & Ella Hall in 'The Great Reward,' epis. 7 & 8. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-29 - 1923-05-30
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., May McAvoy in 'A Virginia Courtship.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Francis Ford and Ella Hall in 'The Great Reward' episodes 7 and 8. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-29 - 1923-05-29
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, May McAvoy in 'A Virginia Courtship.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-29
Summary:

It is an exciting story, with a feud, a thrilling fight and a charming love story all wound up in it. Miss May McAvoy plays the leading role in 'A Virginia Courtship' – coming on the screen of the World Theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday next.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-29 - 1923-05-30
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., May McAvoy in 'The Virginia Courtship.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Francis Ford and Ella Hall in 'The Great Reward' episodes 7 and 8. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-21 - 1923-07-23
Summary:

May McAvoy in 'A Homespun Vamp,' at the World Theatre Sunday 6 p.m. & 9.15 p.m.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-21 - 1923-07-23
Summary:

On Sunday at 6 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., May McAvoy in A Homespun Vamp.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-23 - 1923-07-24
Summary:

Mon. 23rd & Tue. 24th July at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., May McAvoy in 'A Home Spun Vamp' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Helen Holmes in 'The Fatal Fortune,' epis. 1 & 2. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-23 - 1923-07-24
Summary:

Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th July at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., May McAvoy in 'A Homespun Vamp.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Helen Holmes in 'The Fatal Fortune' episodes 5 and 6. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-23 - 1923-07-23
Summary:

A Homespun Vamp' starring May McAvoy.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-23
Summary:

Realart pictures present May McAvoy in 'A Homespun Vamp,' the story of a little Scotch Cinderella who had no fairy grandmother to arrange things for her, so had to manage her own heart affairs. Film synopsis included. Today and tomorrow this beautiful woman will be shown at the World…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-23 - 1923-07-24
Summary:

Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th July at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., May McAvoy in 'A Homespun Vamp.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Helen Holmes in 'The Fatal Fortune' episodes 5 and 6. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-26 - 1924-05-01
Summary:

Next week, 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame.' May 1 Remarks: Plot included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-29 - 1924-05-01
Summary:

The cinema event of the season, 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,' commencing Thursday. May 1 Remarks: Film plot included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-01 - 1924-05-07
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lon Chaney in 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame.' May 2-3 Remarks: Hongkong Amusements Ltd. presenting Carl Laemmle's masterly version of Victor Hugo's novel. The purpose of a Picture House is to show moving pictures, The Coronet has the Pictures…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-01 - 1924-05-01
Summary:

Premier showing in the far east of 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,' thirteen wonderful reels with the musical setting used in London and New York. Times and prices: 2.30 p.m., $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., $2 and $1.00. May 1 Remarks: Another ad. on page 6. Commencing today,…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-01 - 1924-05-09
Summary:

Commencing today, Hongkong Amusements Ltd presents Carl Laemmle's masterly version of Victor Hugo's novel, Lon Chaney in 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame.' Times and prices: 2.30, $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.15 and 9.15, $2.00 and $1.00. May 8 & 9 Remarks: Bert Lytell in 'A…

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Headline: An Apology
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-05 - 1924-05-05
Summary:

The management of the Coronet tender their humble apologies to the hundreds of picture goers who were unable to obtain seats on Saturday to see 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame.' Never has a film been shown in Hongkong that has won such universal commendations. The ticket office at the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-06 - 1924-05-10
Summary:

Cynthia Stockley's 'Ponjola' will be screened at the conclusin of the record breaking run of 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame.' May 10 Remarks: It's a First National attraction. Film plot included.