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: 1921-08-20 - 1921-08-23
Summary:

Universal presents Violet Mersereau in 'The Nature Girl.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-20 - 1921-08-23
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Violet Mersereau in 'The Nature Girl,' a Universal production in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-22
Summary:

A film of unquestionable interest is being screened at tonight's and tomorrow's performances at the Hongkong Theatre. It has a rising young star for its leading character. Violet Mersereau, who takes the title role in 'A Child of Nature,' [sic] is a recent discovery in…

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Headline: Kinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-22
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre is showing Universal film 'The Nature Girl' played by Violet Mersereau. Lund is the producer. Another one screening includes 'The Jazz Monkey,' and Screen Magazine No.100. Every Tuesday and Thursday the World Theatre is going to have a matinee for…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-22 - 1921-08-23
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Violet Mersereau in 'The Nature Girl,' a Universal production in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-23
Summary:

The Nature Girl,' featuring Violet Mercereau, is produced by O. A. C. Lrond [sic] and presented by the Universal Film Co. It is now being screened at the Hongkong Theatre. Besides, a few interesting scenes from the Screen Magazine No. 100, and a comedy in two acts, 'The Jazz Monkey,…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-17 - 1925-04-22
Summary:

Today till Wednesday, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Distinctive Pictures Corporation presents 'The Rejected Woman,' with Alma Rubens, Conrad Nagel and Wyndham Standing, directed by Albert Parker, from the story by John Lynch. Illustration included. April 20 & 21 Remarks: Starting Thursday,…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-20 - 1925-04-21
Summary:

Today till Wednesday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Rejected Woman' with Alma Rubens, Conrad Nagel, Wyndham Standing and a brilliant cast. With special musical setting. Coming, Laura La Plante in 'Butterfly,' Universal super-Jewel with an all-star cast. Also Jack Dempsey in…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-20 - 1925-04-22
Summary:

Today till Wednesday at 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Rejected Woman,' with Alma Rubens, Conrad Nagel, Wyndham Standing and a brilliant cast. With special musical setting. Coming, Laura La Plante in 'Butterfly,' a Universal super Jewel with an all-star cast. Also Jack Dempsey in '…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-22 - 1925-04-22
Summary:

Starting tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Kathleen Norris' world-famous novel, 'Butterfly,' a Universal super Jewel in eight reels, with a brilliant cast headed by Laura La Plante, Norman Kerry, Ruth Clifford, Kenneth Harlan, supported by Roy Barnes, Margaret Livingstone, Freeman…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-22 - 1925-04-22
Summary:

Last chance to see 'The Rejected Woman,' with Conrad Nagel, Alma Rubens, Wyndham Standing and a brilliant cast. Final shows today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Starting tomorrow, Kathleen Norris' world-famous novel, 'Butterfly,' a Universal super Jewel in eight reels, with a…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-22
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening the film version of Kathleen Norris's novel 'Butterfly,' tomorrow. The Universal Jewel attraction is directed by Clarence Brown and features Ruth Clifford, Laura La Plante, Kenneth Harlan and Norman Kerry. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-22
Summary:

Kathleen Noris' latest novel to be filmed, 'Butterfly,' has been filmed as a Universal Jewel all-star production directed for the screen by Clarence Brown, and comes to the World Theatre tomorrow. The leading characters are played by Ruth Clifford, Laura La Plante, Kenneth Harlan…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-23 - 1925-04-24
Summary:

Starting today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a great Universal super Jewel made out of Kathleen Norris' world-famous novel, 'Butterfly' in 8 reels, with an all-star cast including Laura La Plante, Norman Kerry, Ruth Clifford and Kenneth Harlan. Also Jack Dempsey in 'So This Is Paris…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-23 - 1925-04-23
Summary:

Showing today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a magnificent photodramatization of the famous novel by Kathleen Norris, Carl Laemmle presents a Universal-Jewel picture, 'Butterfly,' with Laura La Plante, Norman Kerry, Ruth Clifford and Kenneth Harlan. Also Jack Dempsey in 'So This Is Paris…

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Headline: Butterfly'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-24
Summary:

World Theatre is screening the Universal Jewel production 'Butterfly.' The film is a Clarence Brown adaptation of Kathleen Norris' novel. The film features Ruth Clifford, Laura La Plante and Norman Kerry. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-24
Summary:

I never know how valuable a study of clothes could be until I got this role.' So said Kenneth Harlan, after a few days' work in 'Butterfly,' Universal-Jewel-Clarence Brown production of Kathleen Norris' novel. The other three principal characters are played by Laura La…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-25 - 1925-04-25
Summary:

A great Universal super Jewel made out of Kathleen Norris' world-famous novel, 'Butterfly' in 8 reels, with an all-star cast including Laura La Plante, Norman Kerry, Ruth Clifford and Kenneth Harlan. Also Jack Dempsey in 'So This Is Paris,' the fourth of the 'Fight…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-25 - 1925-04-25
Summary:

Today till Monday at 5.15, 7 and 9.15 p.m., a magnificent photodramatization of the famous novel by Kathleen Norris, Carl Laemmle presents a Universal-Jewel picture, 'Butterfly,' with Laura La Plante, Norman Kerry, Ruth Clifford and Kenneth Harlan. Also Jack Dempsey in 'So This Is…

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Headline: Butterfly'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-25