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: 1921-12-06 - 1921-12-08
Summary:

Tuesday, 6th to Thursday, 8th at 5.15 p.m. & 9.15 p.m., 'Alma, Where Do You Live?' starring Ruth McTammany & George Larkin. 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Eddie Pollo [sic] in 'King of Circus' [sic], 14 & 15 epis. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-06
Summary:

Alma Where Do You Live' is presented at the World Theatre on Tuesday. The film version stars, Ruth McTammany portray the role of Alma, originally made famous by Kitty Gordon and George Larkin. The charm of the stage play has been retained in the Monopol Pictures Co. production. Film…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-06 - 1921-12-08
Summary:

Tuesday, 6th to Thursday, 8th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Ruth McTammany and George Labkin [sic] in 'Alma, Where Do You Live?' a picturization of the well-known Broadway play success. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances: 14 and 15 episodes of 'King of Circus' [sic] featuring Eddie…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-06
Summary:

The World Theatre is going to show the Edgar Lewis-Pathe photoplay, 'A Beggar in Purple.' It will be a four days show commencing from today. The film is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Andrew Soutar. Edgar Lewis's previous success 'Other Men's Shoes'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-06
Summary:

A Beggar in Purple,' an Edgar Lewis-Pathe photoplay, will be the feature attraction at the World Theatre for four days. It is an adaption of the famous novel written by Andrew Soutar. Besides, it will be remembered that 'Other Men's Shoes,' a previous Edgar Lewis success, was…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-13 - 1922-12-16
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, 14th to 16th Dec., at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck,' in 5 parts. Also, Round one of 'The Leather Pusher.' December 13 Remarks: At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., William Russell in 'Challenge of the Law,' 5 parts. December 14-16…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-14 - 1922-12-16
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday 14th to 16th December at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck' in 5 parts. Also round one of 'The Leather Pushers.' Prices of admission: 9.15 p.m. show, $1.20 and 80 cents; 5.15 p.m. matinee, 70 cents and 50 cents. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m.,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-14 - 1922-12-16
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, 14th to 16th December, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck' in 5 parts. Also round one, 'The Leather Pushers.' Prices of admission. 9.15 p.m. show $1.20 and 80 cents; 5.15 p.m. matinee, 70 cents and 50 cents. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Ruth…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-18 - 1922-12-19
Summary:

Mon. 18th & Tue. 19th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart presents 'A Private Scandal' with May McAvoy. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Ruth Clifford & Jack Sherrill in 'The Invisible Ray,' epis. 1 & 2. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-18 - 1922-12-19
Summary:

Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th December at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures present a sensational Hector Turnbull drama, 'A Private Scandal' with May McAvoy. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Ruth Clifford and Jack Sherrill in 'The Invisible Ray' episodes 1 and 2. Prices as usual.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-18 - 1922-12-19
Summary:

Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures presents Hector Turnbull drama, 'A Private Scandal' with May McAcoy. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Ruth Clifford and Jack Sherrill in 'The Invisible Ray' episodes 1 and 2. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-20 - 1922-12-22
Summary:

Wednesday to Friday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Buck Jones in 'Firebrand Trevison.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Ruth Clifford & Jack Sherrill in 'The Invisible Ray,' epis. 3 & 4. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-20 - 1922-12-22
Summary:

Wednesday to Friday, 3 days only, at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Buck Jones in 'Firebrand Trevison.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Ruth Clifford and Jack Sherrill in 'The Invisible Ray' episodes 3 and 4. Prices as usual. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-20 - 1922-12-22
Summary:

Wednesday to Friday, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Buck Jones in 'Firebrand Trevision.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Ruth Clifford and Jack Sherrill in 'The Invisible Ray' episodes 3 and 4. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-19 - 1923-02-20
Summary:

Mon. and Tue., 19th and 20th Feb. at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Elaine Hammerstein in 'Whispers' and 'Leather Pushers' Round Five. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Mon. 'Robinson Crusoe,' epis. 11 & 12; Tue. Ruth Roland in 'White Eagle.' Usual prices. Booking at the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-19 - 1923-02-20
Summary:

Monday and Tuesday 19th and 20th February at 5 and 9.15 p.m., Elaine Hammerstein in 'Whispers.' Also 'Leather Pushers' round five. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m, Monday: 'Robinson Crusoe' episodes 11 and 12; Tuesday: Ruth Roland in 'White Eagle.' Usual prices. Booking…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-20 - 1923-02-20
Summary:

Today at 5 and 9.15 p.m., Elaine Hammerstein in 'Whispers.' Also 'Leather Pushers' round five. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Monday, 'Robinson Crusoe' episodes 11 and 12; Tuesday, Ruth Roland in 'White Eagle.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-21 - 1923-02-24
Summary:

Today at 5 and 9.15 p.m., Olive Tell in 'A Woman's Business' and 'Leather Pushers' Round Six. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Wed. & Thur. Ruth Roland in 'White Eagle,' epis. 1 and 2; Fri.-Mon. 'Robinson Crusoe,' epis. 12 & 14. February 21 Remarks: On…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-21 - 1923-02-24
Summary:

Today at 5 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Olive Tell in 'A Woman's Business.' Also 'Leather Pushers' round six. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Wednesday to Thursday, Ruth Roland in 'White Eagle' episodes 1 and 2; Friday to Monday, 'Robinson Crusoe' episodes 13 and 14.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-21 - 1923-02-24
Summary:

Today at 5 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Olive Tell in 'A Woman's Business.' Also 'Leather Pushers' round six. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, Ruth Roland in 'White Eagle' episodes 1 and 2; Friday to Monday, 'Robinson Crusoe' episodes 13 and 14.…