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: 1921-06-18 - 1921-06-21
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Universal-Jewel Film Co. presents 'The Wicked Darling' in 6 parts.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-16
Summary:

Memories of Jack London and Robert Louis Stevenson at their best will be revived at the Hongkong Theatre today when local theatre-goers will be given their first view of 'Under Crimson Skies,' by the Universal-Jewel production. The film starring Elmo Lincoln as the lead, supported by…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-23 - 1921-07-26
Summary:

Saturday to Tuesday, Universal-Jewel presents 'Shipwrecked Among Cannibals' in 6 parts.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-01 - 1921-10-04
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Universal-Jewel presents the super production 'Sirens of the Sea.' Prices increased.

5
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-13 - 1921-10-18
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. only, Miss Mildred Harris in 'Borrowed Clothes,' a Universal Jewel super-production.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-13 - 1921-12-15
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. today, Virginia Faire and Leonard Clapham in 'Under Northern Lights.' Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran in 'Roman Romeos,' a Universal Jewel comedy. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, 16 and 17 episodes of 'King of Circus' [sic]. Booking at Messrs…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-29 - 1921-12-31
Summary:

5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Universal Jewel presents a big special production, 'The Dumb Girl of Portici' featuring Anna Pavlova in 8 reels. Usual prices. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., final episode of 'The Dragon's Net.' Booking at the Theatre, phone 1337. Sunday's Matinees: Douglas…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-17 - 1922-01-26
Summary:

Beginning Friday, 20th for 4 nights, 9.15 p.m. performances only, Universal Jewel's 'Outside the Law' starring Priscilla Dean, dazzling heroine of 'The Virgin of Stamboul' and Lon Chaney, star of 'The Miracle Man' and 'The Penalty.' Owing to the great…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-20 - 1922-01-23
Summary:

Universal-Jewel presents Priscilla Dean in 'Outside the Law.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 6 and 7 episodes of 'The Diamond Queen.' Sunday, 22nd 6 p.m., Mary Pickford in 'How Could You, Jean?' Matinee 5.15 p.m., William Fox presents Jewel Carmen in '…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-12 - 1922-12-12
Summary:

Commencing Wednesday, 13th instant, Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck.' Also 'The Leather Pushers,' Universal-Jewel-Collier's series by H. C. Witwer, featuring Reginald Denny. Illustration included.

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

The Storm,' coming as Universal-Jewel attraction starring House Peters, coming to the World Theatre, was adapted from the New York stage sensation of the same name. Theatrical history was made by the play written by Langdon McCormick.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-21
Summary:

The clean glory of the great North woods furnishes the background for vivid emotional work by master players in 'The Storm,' the Universal Jewel special feature which brings House Peters, Virginia Valli and Matt Moore to the World Theatre. The play is written by McCormick, directed by…

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Headline: The Storm'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-23
Summary:

The Storm,' the Universal Jewel attraction which has won widespread commendation as the outstanding screen success of the year, comes to the World Theatre today for an engagement of four days. An all star cast, headed by House Peters, makes the screen version of Langdon McCormick's…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-11 - 1923-04-14
Summary:

Wednesday 11th to Saturday 14th at 5 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Priscilla Dean in 'Under Two Flags,' an Universal-Jewel special production in 8 parts. Prices of admission: 9.15 p.m., $1.50 and $1.00; 5 p.m., $1.00 and 80 cents. Soldiers and sailors in uniform half price to stalls at 9.15 p.m…

15
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-21
Summary:

No Woman Knows,' is the attraction of the Coronet today. It is a screen adaptation of the book by Edna Ferber, 'Fanny Herself.' It is a Universal Jewel production and 'Fanny Herself' has been interpreted on the screen by Mabel Julienne Scott.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-21
Summary:

The Leather Pushers,' a Universal Jewel Colliers production starring Reginald Denny is being shown at the World Theatre.

17
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-21 - 1923-08-22
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Under Crimson Skies,' a Universal Jewel production.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-27 - 1923-09-15
Summary:

Eileen Percy and Helen Jerome Eddy in Booth Tarkington's masterpiece, 'The Flirt,' a Universal Jewel production, featuring Edward Hearn, Lydia Knott, Harold Goodwin and Bert Roach. September 10, 12, 13, 14 & 15 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-11
Summary:

The Flirt' which comes to the World Theatre tomorrow as a Universal-Jewel animation of Booth Tarkington's novel, has well been described as 'the story of the folks next door.' The film starred Helen Jerome Eddy, Eileen Percy, George Nichols and Lydia Knott.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-12 - 1923-09-15
Summary:

Wednesday 12th to Saturday 15th at 5 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Booth Tarkington's masterpiece produced by Universal-Jewel Pictures, 'The Flirt,' featuring Eileen Percy, Helen Jerome Eddy, George Nichols, Edward Hearne [sic] and Buddy Messenger [sic]. Prices of admission: 5 p.m., $1.20…