A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-20 - 1924-08-22
Summary:

The charming comedienne, Constance Talmadge in 'The Studio Girl,' adapted from Pierre Veber's 'La Gimine.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-19 - 1924-08-22
Summary:

Commencing Wednesday 20th, Constance Talmadge in 'The Studio Girl,' adapted from Pierre Veber's 'La Gimine.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-19 - 1924-08-19
Summary:

Commencing Wednesday 20th, Constance Talmadge in 'The Studio Girl,' a delightful screen adaption from Pierre Veber's 'La Gamine.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-20
Summary:

World Theatre is screening 'The Studio Girl' featuring Constance Talmadge. This picture was directed by Charles Giblyn from Paul West's adaptation of 'La Gemine' by Pierre Veber and Henri de Grosse. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: Koenigsmark'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-20
Summary:

The World Theatre has been showing the wonderful picturization of Pierre Benoit's world-famous novel, 'Koenigsmark.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-19
Summary:

The Studio Girl,' was directed by Charles Giblyn from Paul West's adaptation of 'La Gamine' by Pierre Veder and Henri de Grosse. Constance Talmadge is the main cast. This picture is the attraction of the World Theatre.

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Headline: Koenigsmark'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-17
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening a French attraction entitled 'Koenigsmark' for the second time today. The film is based on the story of Pierre Benoit. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: Koenigsmark'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-19
Summary:

The World Theatre has been showing the wonderful picturisation of Pierre Benoit's world famous novel 'Koenigsmark' for the last two days with great success. Film plot included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-16 - 1925-02-19
Summary:

Starting tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15, 'Koenigsmark,' in 12 enormous reels. Stop praising anything until you see Pierre Benoit's famous novel on the screen. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-19
Summary:

The World Theatre has been showing the wonderful picturization of Pierre Benoit's world famous novel 'Koenigsmark' for the last two days with great success. Film synopsis included. The picture is played by a great number of excellent actors with gorgeous settings and scenes. It…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-18
Summary:

Possibly the finest purely romantic film ever produced is 'Knoenigsmark' [sic] which is showing at the World Theatre for the second time today. In spite of its teutonic name, this super feature is a French creation. Based on a story of one of the finest writers of modern romantic…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-20 - 1925-02-20
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5 and 9.15, the wonderful picturization of Pierre Benoit's world-famous novel, 'Koenigsmark.' Commencing Sunday, Claire Windsor in Lois Weber's mighty photoplay, 'What Do Men Want?' in eight reels. Picture included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-09 - 1925-02-10
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Constance Talmadge in 'The Sauce for the Goose' [sic]. Usual prices. Starting Wednesday next, Andree Lafayette in 'Why Get Married?' Coming, the wonderful picturization of Pierre Benolt [sic]'s famous novel, '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-02 - 1917-03-03
Summary:

Screening of 'The Two Little Vagabonds' (1st episode), story of Pierre Decourielle, adapted by Geo. R. Sims and Arthur Shirley; 'The Great War (Series D15)' depicting interesting incidents of the Eastern Front and Comics

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-16 - 1925-02-16
Summary:

Last chance to see Russell Simpson, Gertrude Olmstead and Barbara Tenant [sic] in 'Shadows of Conscience' (in seven reels). Starting tomorrow, the wonderful picturization of Pierre Benoit's novel 'Koenigsmark' (in 12 reels).

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1905-09-16 - 1905-09-25
Summary:

Two performances nightly from 7.15 p.m. to 9 p.m. and from 9.15 p.m. to 11 p.m., starting from tonight. The programme includes 'Chinderella' [sic], 'The Eruption of Mount Pelle' and 'Destruction of St. Pierre, Martinique' for tonight and 'Passion Play' for…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-16 - 1925-02-16
Summary:

Last chance to see Russell Simpson, Gertrude Olmstead and Barbara Tennant in 'Shadows of Conscience' in 7 reels. Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Starting tomorrow, the wonderful picturization of Pierre Benoit's world-famous novel, 'Koenigsmark' in 12 great reels…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-16 - 1925-02-23
Summary:

The greatest picture of the season 'Koenigsmark' (in 12 reels). See Pierre Benoit's famous novel on the screen. February 17 remarks: Hongkong China Sun's first super production 'Love is Dangerous.' February 20-23 remarks: Starting Sunday, Claire Windsor in Lois…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-17 - 1925-03-19
Summary:

Starting again today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Koenigsmark' adapted from Pierre Benoit's world-famous novel. Prices: 5 p.m., $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15 p.m., $1.20, 80 cents and 40 cents. Starting Friday 20th, Mary Philbin in 'The Gaiety Girl.' Also Jack Dempsey in '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-24
Summary:

Three Women,' is the now showing at Coronet Theatre. The film is coming from Warner Brothers Studio. The notable cast included May McAvoy, Pauline Frederick, Marie Prevost, Lew Cody, Pierre Grendon and Willard Louis. Produced by Ernst Lubitsch. Film plot included.