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: 1922-01-19
Summary:

Priscilla Dean, queen of cinema crookdom [sic] since 'The Virgin of Stamboul,' will appear in 'Outside the Law,' which will be shown at the World Theatre. Tod Browning wrote and produced the film as a Universal-Jewel, at an expenditure of a quarter of a million dollars. The…

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

January 1st to Saturday at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., 'In the Name of the Law,' by a cast with the brilliance of a glittering sunburnt, including Ralph Lewis, Ella Hall, Johnnie Walker and Claire McDowell. Admission: 9.15 p.m., $1.20 and 80 cents; 5.15 p.m., 80 cents and 50 cents.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-02 - 1924-01-05
Summary:

January 1st to Saturday at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'In the Name of the Law,' by a cast including Ralph Lewis, Ellar [sic] Hall, Johnie [sic] Walker and Claire M'Dowell [sic]. Admission, 9.15 p.m., $1.2 and 80 cents; 5.15 p.m., 80 and 50 cents. Usual price. Booking at the Theatre.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-02
Summary:

In the Name of the Law,' an Emory Johnson production shown for the first time at the World Theatre yesterday. It was produced, directed and starred by Emory Johnson, also with Ralph Lewis, Claire McDowell, Ella Hall and Johnnie Walker. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-02 - 1924-01-05
Summary:

January 1st to Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'In the Name of the Law,' featuring Ralph Lewis, Ella Hall, Johnnie Walker and Claire McDowell. Admission: 9.15, $1.20 and 80 cents; 5.15, 80 cents and 50 cents. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-07 - 1925-01-10
Summary:

Today till Saturday, the picture you've been long waiting for 'Merry-Go-Round' in eleven reels featuring Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry and a great cast. The latest Chinese super-production 'The Valiant Brothers' in ten reels produced by Commercial Press Ltd. Also 'Mr.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-10 - 1925-01-10
Summary:

Sunday 11th to Tuesday 13th January at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. (Sunday matinee starts at 6 p.m.), Carmel Myers in 'The Love Pirate' featuring Carmel Myers, Kathryn McGuire, Melbourne MacDowell, Clyde Fillmore and an all-star cast. Special music. No advance in prices. Don't fail to see…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-10
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-10 - 1925-01-10
Summary:

Sunday 11th to Tuesday 13th January at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Love Pirate,' presented by Wm. La Planto [sic], featuring Carmel Myers, Kathryn McGuire, Melbourne McDowell [sic], Clyde Fillmore and an all-star cast. Speical music. No advance in prices. Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-12 - 1925-01-13
Summary:

Carmel Myers in 'The Love Pirate' also featuring Kathryn McGuire, Melbourne McDowell, Clyde Fillmore. Don't forget to see France Dhelia in 'Demi-Virgins.' Coming! William Fox presents 'Over the Hill.' January 12 remarks: Today, the best Chinese production…

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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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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-12 - 1925-01-13
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Carmel Myers in 'The Love Pirate,' featuring Carmel Myers, Kathryn McGuire, Melbourne McDowell [sic], Clyde Fillmore and an all-star cast. With special music. Usual prices. Starting Wednesday, France Dhelia in 'Demi-Virgins.'…