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: 1922-04-03
Summary:

Mother Eternal,' a picture vividly portraying the power of a mother's love, with Vivian Martin in the leading role, will be screened at the World Theatre tonight for the last time. Tomorrow comes a new Paramount picture 'The Hope Chest,' a story of a poor girl who married the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-11
Summary:

World Theatre is going to show the photo-play named 'Rich Girl, Poor Girl' from Friday to Monday.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-12 - 1922-05-15
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Gladys Walton in 'Rich Girl, Poor Girl.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., final episode of 'The White Horseman,' and 1st epi. of 'Do or Die' featuring Eddie Polo. Booking at the Theatre. May 13 & 15 Remarks: Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., Wallace…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-12 - 1922-05-15
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Gladys Walton in 'Rich Girl, Poor Girl,' a delightful drama of heart interest. 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., final episode of 'The White Horseman' and 1st episode of 'Do or Die' featuring Eddie Polo. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-12
Summary:

The World Theatre is showing a picture 'Rich Girl, Poor Girl,' in which the famous star Gladys Walton takes the leading role. In addition, J. G. Hawks has fashioned his tale after the manner of Mark Twain's 'Prince and the Pauper.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-12 - 1922-05-15
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Gladys Walton in 'Rich Girl, Poor Girl.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., final episode of 'The White Horseman' and 1st episode of 'Do or Die' featuring Eddie Polo. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. May 13 Remarks: Sunday matinee 6 p.m., Wallace…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-13 - 1922-05-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Gladys Walton in 'Rich Girl, Poor Girl.' 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., final episode of 'The White Horseman' and 1st episode of 'Do or Die' featuring Eddie Polo. Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., Wallace Reid in 'The Dub.' Usual prices.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-06 - 1922-11-07
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Owen Moore in 'The Chicken in the Case.' It is even funnier than 'The Poor Simp.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-11-06 - 1922-11-07
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Owen Moore in 'The Chicken in the Case,' it contains even more laughs than Mr. Moore's recent comedy hit, 'The Poor Simp.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-21
Summary:

Les Miserable,' Victor Hugo's masterpiece, a screen version of which William Fox presents at the World Theatre today, has been called by leading literary lights of the world, 'The Gospel of the Poor.' William Farnum takes the title role in the film. Film synopsis included.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-20 - 1924-09-20
Summary:

Last chance to see Daniel Carson Goodman's latest masterpiece, 'Has the World Gone Mad!' Commencing tomorrow, an all-star cast in 'The Night Message,' directed by Perley Poore Sheehan.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-22
Summary:

The man who adapted and supervised 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' the biggest picture in the history of the screen, now following his signal success with the Hugo work, P. P. Sheehan, the famous novelist, was restrained at Universal City as a director. His first picture, 'The Night…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-22
Summary:

World Theatre is screening 'The Night Message,' today. The film is directed by P. P. Sheehan and is based on one of his own stories. P. P. Sheehan is famous for his success with the Hugo work 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-22
Summary:

The man who adapted and supervised 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,' is now a producer in his own right. Following his signal success with the Hugo work, P. P. Sheehan, the novelist, was retained at Universal City as a director. His first picture, 'The Night Message,' adapted…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-29
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-03
Summary:

An interview of B. P. Schulberg, a young producer, who is responsible for 'The Girl Who Came Back,' which is now playing at the World Theatre. He said that they chose 'The Hero' and 'The Girl Who Came Back' for filming not because they were popular plays but because…