A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-10 - 1922-03-11
Summary:

Commencing Friday till Monday, Carl Laemmle presents Edith Roberts in 'The Fire Cat,' featuring Wallace MacDonald, Arthur Jasmine, Walter Long and Beatrice Dominguez, Norman Dawn's thundering drama.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-10
Summary:

World Theatre will screen 'The Fire Cat' this Friday. The film casts Edith Roberts who had a distinctive personality in 'Lasca.' It is written and directed by Norman Oawn [sic]. The film shares the elements of 'Lasca' and 'The Adorable Savage.' The film…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-10
Summary:

The Fire Cat,' a Universal film starring Edith Roberts, will be shown at the World Theatre on Friday. The film is written and directed by Norman Oawn [sic], and Edith Roberts previously presented in 'Lasca' and 'The Adorable Savage.' In addition, Edith Roberts in '…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-10
Summary:

Edith Roberts, the Universal star, who starred in 'Lasca,' is coming to the World Theatre today in 'The Fire Cat.' The film was written and directed by Norman Dawn, it carries the same elements as 'Lasca' and 'The Adorable Savage.' Wallace McDonald was a…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-02
Summary:

Soldiers of Fortune,' featured Anna Nilsson, Pauline Starke, Wallace Berry and Nessman [sic] Kerry, will be shown at the World Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-02
Summary:

Written by Richard Harding Davis, the story fills one with a healthy admiration for the modesty of the hero played by Norman Kerry. How the revolutionary is checkmated by Clay provides most of the action and ends dramatically. The picture will run from Wednesday to Saturday.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-17
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-15 - 1924-10-15
Summary:

Two unusual pictures in one programme. Charlie Chaplin in 'Tillie's Punctured Romance' with Mabel Norman and Marie Dressler. Also the latest Chekiang-Kiangsu War News (first series). Wednesday 15th to Saturday 18th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-16 - 1924-10-16
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in 'Tillie's Punctured Romance' with Mabel Norman, Marie Dressler and a strong cast. Also North China War News (first series). Today only at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli in 'The Shock.' Don…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-17 - 1924-10-17
Summary:

Two unusual pictures in one programme. Charlie Chaplin in 'Tillie's Punctured Romance' with Mabel Norman, Marie Dressler and a strong cast. Also North China War News (first series). All shows today and tomorrow. Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-06 - 1925-01-09
Summary:

Acclaimed by press and public in New York. Film review included. Carl Laemmle presents 'Merry Go Round' commencing Wednesday. January 7-9 remark: Mary Philbin and Norman Kerry in 'Merry-Go-Round.'

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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: 1925-01-07 - 1925-01-09
Summary:

The screen's new sensational beauty, Mary Philbin and Norman Kerry in 'Merry-Go-Round.' Times and prices: 2.30 and 7.15, 80 cents and 40 cents; 5 sharp, $1.00 and 50 cents; 9.15, $1.50 and 80 cents at the Coronet, and 5.15 p.m., $1.00 and 50 cents; 9.25, $1.50 and 80 cents at the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-07 - 1925-01-07
Summary:

Carl Laemmle presents a Universal super-Jewel, 'Merry-Go-Round' starring Mary Philbin and Norman Kerry, with George Hackathorne, Sidney Bracey, Cesare Gravina, Spottiswoode Aitken, Dale Fuller, Dorothy Wallace, George Siegmann and Maude George. Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-07 - 1925-01-08
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Merry-Go-Round' in 11 reels, featuring Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry and a great cast. Today till Saturday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., the latest Chinese super-production, 'The Valiant Brothers' [sic] in 10 reels produced by Commercial…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-07 - 1925-01-09
Summary:

Today till Saturday, Mary Philbin and Norman Kerry in 'Merry-Go-Round.' Times and prices: 2.30 and 7.15, 80 cents and 40 cents; 5 sharp, $1.00 and 50 cents; 9.15, $1.50 and 80 cents at the Coronet. And 5.15 p.m., $1.00 and 50 cents; 9.25, $1.50 and 80 cents at the World.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-07 - 1925-01-10
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Merry-Go-Round,' featuring Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry and a great cast. Today till Saturday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., the latest Chinese super-production 'Two Valiant Brothers' in 10 reels produced by Commercial Press Ltd. Also '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-09 - 1925-01-09
Summary:

Merry-Go-Round' starring Mary Philbin and Norman Kerry, a Universal super-Jewel, directed by Rupert Julian, presented by Carl Laemmle. Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-09 - 1925-01-09
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Merry-Go-Round' in 11 reels, starring Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry and a great cast. Starting Sunday 11th, Carmel Myers in 'The Love Pirate.' Coming, William Fox presents 'Over the Hill.' Watch for its opening date.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-09 - 1925-01-09
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Merry-Go-Round' in 11 reels, starring Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry and others. Starting Sunday, F. B. O. presents Carmel Myers in 'The Love Pirate.' Remember the date. Coming, William Fox presents 'Over the Hill.' Watch…