A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace. Entirely Under British Management - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-21 - 1922-04-24
Summary:

Today at 5 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Gloria Swanson in Cecil B. DeMille's special production, 'For Better, for Worse,' 7 parts. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, 'The White Horseman,' episodes 12 and 13. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. April 22 & 24 Remarks: Sunday…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-21 - 1922-04-24
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Gloria Swanson in Cecil B. DeMille's special production, 'For Better, for Worse' in 7 parts. 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., Art Acord in 'The White Horseman' episodes 12 and 13. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-21 - 1922-04-21
Summary:

Commencing Friday, 21st April, Jesse L. Lasky presents Cecil B. DeMille's production, 'For Better, for Worse.' Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-21
Summary:

The World Theatre is presenting 'For Better, For Worse,' starring Elliott Dexter and Gloria Swanson. The film was directed by Cecil B. DeMille.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-21 - 1922-04-24
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Gloria Swanson in Cecil B. DeMille's special production, 'For Better, for Worse' in 7 parts. 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., 'The Horseman' [sic] episodes 12 and 13. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. April 22 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-22 - 1922-04-22
Summary:

Today at 5 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Gloria Swanson in Cecil B. DeMille's special production, 'For Better, for Worse' in 7 parts. 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., Art Acord in 'The White Horseman' episodes 12 and 13. Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., Wallace Reid in 'Too Many Millions.…

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Headline: Commencing Friday at the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-24 - 1923-04-25
Summary:

House Peters, Edith Hallor, Gertrude Claire, Mary Philbin, Russell Simpson, Ramsey Wallace and Geo. Hackathorne in 'Human Hearts.' Illustration included.

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Headline: Tonight
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-26 - 1923-04-26
Summary:

Last performances of Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Nut' at the Coronet. Tomorrow, Friday, House Peters in 'Human Hearts.'

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Headline: Human Hearts': Coronet's Next Attraction
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-26
Summary:

Human Hearts,' the Universal-Jewel feature, starring House Peters, is to begin at the Coronet on Friday. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-27 - 1923-04-28
Summary:

Tonight till Tuesday at 2.30, 9.15, 7.15 & 9.15, House Peters in 'Human Hearts,' and Baby Peggy in 'Chums.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-27 - 1923-04-28
Summary:

Tonight till Tuesday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, House Peters in 'Human Hearts' and Baby Peggy in 'Chums.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-27 - 1923-04-27
Summary:

Tonight till Tuesday, Universal-Jewel presents House Peters and a wonderful cast in the great play, 'Human Hearts,' from the stage success by Hal Reid. Illustration included.

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Headline: Human Hearts': House Peters' Big Role
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-27
Summary:

House Peters' 'Human Hearts' is presenting at the Coronet today. Film plot included.

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Headline: Human Hearts': Great Drama at Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-27
Summary:

Human Hearts' which is the new attraction at the Coronet, is being shown today for the first time. The film starred House Peters. Film plot included.

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Headline: Human Hearts' at Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-27
Summary:

Human Hearts' is the new attraction at the Coronet and is being shown today for the first time. House Peters has the starring role. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-27 - 1923-04-28
Summary:

Today till Tuesday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, House Peters in 'Human Hearts' and Baby Peggy in 'Chums.'

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Headline: Tonight at the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-28 - 1923-04-28
Summary:

House Peters and a wonderful cast in the great play, 'Human Hearts,' a Universal-Jewel presented by Carl Laemmle, directed by King Baggot. Together with Baby Peggy in 'Chums.' Illustration included.

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Headline: Human Hearts': Notable Coronet Film
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-28
Summary:

House Peters' 'Human Hearts' is presenting at the Coronet. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: Human Hearts': At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-28
Summary:

Human Hearts' is the current attraction at the Coronet, starring House Peter and Edith Haller [sic]. The story is based on the famous old stage play of the same name written by Hal Reid, father of Wallace Reid. Film plot included.

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Headline: The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15, 9.15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-01 - 1923-05-01
Summary:

Last performances of House Peters in 'Human Hearts.' Tomorrow at 5.15 & 9.15 sharp, 'Intolerance.'