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: 1911-10-04
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre last evening, the proprietors delighted a full house by exhibiting that magnificent film, 'A Tale of Two Cities.' The film was in three sections, and measured altogether something like 4000ft. This particular masterpiece of Dickens' was greatly appreciated…

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Headline: William Farnum
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-27 - 1923-10-10
Summary:

William Fox presents William Farnum in 'A Tale of Two Cities,' by Charles Dickens, an immortal story of the French Revolution. September 27 Remarks: The ad. didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. October 8 Remarks: Coming to the World Theatre on Wednesday…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-27 - 1923-09-27
Summary:

William Farnum in Charles' immortal story 'A Tale of Two Cities.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-28 - 1923-09-28
Summary:

William Fox presents William Farnum in Charles Dickens' 'A Tale of Two Cities.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-06
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-08 - 1923-10-10
Summary:

William Fox presents the crowned king of the drama, William Farnum in Charles Dickens' masterpiece, 'A Tale of Two Cities,' a colossal production of this sublime story of the French Revolution.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-08 - 1923-10-13
Summary:

William Fox presents William Farnum in Charles Dickens' masterpiece, 'A Tale of Two Cities.' October 13 Remarks: 6 p.m., Hoot Gibson in 'Dead Game.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-10
Summary:

A great treat is in store for lovers of Dickens at the World Theatre from tomorrow till next Saturday when William Fox presents 'A Tale of Two Cities.' William Farnum assumes the double role. It is a photoplay of great impressiveness and a full cast of artists who stand high in their…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-13
Summary:

For the last time Dickens masterpiece, 'A Tale of Two Cities,' will be shown at the World Theatre on Sunday next at 1.30 p.m. And at 6 p.m. the famous Hoot Gibson, in 'Dead Game' will be screened. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-13
Summary:

Chas. Dickens' masterpiece 'A Tale of Two Cities,' featuring the popular William Farnum (in dual roles) will be shown for the last time, on Sunday, when the admission fee will be specially reduced in the case of children. At 6 p.m., a Western romance 'Dead Game,'…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-13 - 1924-02-16
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, 'Thundering Dawn,' a Universal's super jewel in 7 reels with J. Warren Kerrigan and Anna Q. Nilsson. February 16 Remarks: Tomorrow at 6, 7.30 & 9.15, Charles Ray in 'The Girl I Loved.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-16 - 1924-02-16
Summary:

Tomorrow till Wednesday, Charles Ray in 'The Girl I Loved.' Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-16 - 1924-02-16
Summary:

Tonight at 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, J. Warren Kerrigan and Anna Q. Nilsson in 'Thundering Dawn.' Tomorrow at 6, 7.30 and 9.15, Charles Ray in 'The Girl I Loved.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-16
Summary:

Thundering Dawn' is on its last day's run at the Coronet and will be followed by Charles Ray in 'The Girl I Loved,' based upon the famous poem by James Whitcomb Riley.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-16
Summary:

Thundering Dawn,' the romantic picture dealing with a man's regeneration down in tropical Java, closes its run at the Coronet today. Beginning tomorrow, the attraction is that of Charles Ray in 'The Gril I Loved '[sic]. The picture is founded upon the famous poem by James…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-16 - 1924-02-20
Summary:

Today at 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Charles Ray in 'The Girl I Loved.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-16 - 1924-02-16
Summary:

Today at 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, J. Warren Kerrigan and Anna Q. Nilsson in 'Thundering Dawn.' Tomorrow at 6, 7.30 and 9.15, Charles Ray in 'The Girl I Loved.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-18 - 1924-02-20
Summary:

At 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15, 9.15, Arthur S. Kane presents Charles Ray in 'The Girl I Loved,' directed by Joseph De. Grasse.

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Headline: Ar the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-18 - 1924-02-20
Summary:

At 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Arthur Kane presents Charles Ray in 'The Girl I Loved,' by James Whitcomb Riley, directed by Joseph De Grasse. Illustration included.