A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-01 - 1925-05-08
Summary:

Today till Wednesday 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the famous vaudeville company, 'Floradora' in their newest songs and dances. Also Buddy Messinger in 'Low Bridge.' Today till Friday 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., the latest Chinese super-production 'One Dollar' produced by the British…

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Headline: Vanity Fair'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-02
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-02 - 1925-05-09
Summary:

Coming, Goldwyn presents Hugo Ballin's production of 'Vanity Fair,' by Thackeray, with Mabel Ballin as Becky Sharp, supported by Hobart Bosworth as Lord Steyne. Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-04 - 1925-05-08
Summary:

Today till Wednesday at 5.15 and 9.15, Floradora in their latest songs and dances. Also Buddy Messinger in 'Low Bridge.' Today till Friday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., the latest Chinese super-production, 'One Dollar,' produced by the British American Tobacco Co. Also Charlie…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-07 - 1925-05-13
Summary:

Starting today, Goldwyn presents Hugo Ballin's production of 'Vanity Fair' by Thackeray, with Mabel Ballin, as Becky Sharp, supported by Hobart Bosworth as Lord Steyne. Illustration included. May 9 Remarks: Today till Monday 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., an interesting comedy made in…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-07 - 1925-05-12
Summary:

Starting Saturday 9th, Goldwyn presents Hugo Ballin's production of 'Vanity Fair,' by Thackeray, will Mabel Ballin, supported by Hobart Bosworth. Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-07 - 1925-05-07
Summary:

By special request, Floradora Vaudeville Company in their popular songs and dances, for two more days only. Today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Starting Saturday next, Goldwyn presents Thackeray's world-famous novel, 'Vanity Fair.' Today only at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., the latest…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-07
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening the film version of Thackeray's novel 'Vanity Fair,' for 5 days. This Goldwyn production is directed by Hugo Ballin and features Mabel Ballin. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-07
Summary:

It is hardly necessary to remind anyone that the Becky referred to is the principal character in Thackeray's great novel of 'Vanity Fair,' which comes to the World Theatre on Saturday for five days. Mabel Ballin plays Becky. Hugo Ballin directed the film for Goldwyn. 'Becky…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-08 - 1925-05-08
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Floradora Vaudeville Company gives their farewell performances in songs and dances. Starting tomorrow, 'Vanity Fair,' by Thackeray with Mabel Ballin, Hobart Bosworth and a great cast.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-09 - 1925-05-09
Summary:

You have wanted to see the best that the screen can give. Now we are delighted to present to picture-goers the most famous novel in all English literature, the immortal work of Thackeray, 'Vanity Fair' with Mabel Ballin, supported by Hobart Bosworth. Starting today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-09 - 1925-05-09
Summary:

Today till Wednesday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn presents Hugo Ballin's production of 'Vanity Fair,' by Thackeray, with Mabel Ballin, supported by Hobart Bosworth, distributed by Goldwyn, Illustration and plot included.

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Headline: Vanity Fair'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-09
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-09
Summary:

William Makepeace Thackeray's 'Vanity Fair' has been the greatest fiction narrative of its age. Since its first publication in 1848, several plays have been made from this novel, which includes Langdon Mitchell's adaption under the title 'Becky Sharp' which features…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-09
Summary:

Probably the most widely read novel ever written in English is William Makepeace Thackeray's 'Vanity Fair.' Many plays have been made from 'Vanity Fair,' notably, in America, Langdon Mitchell's adaptation under the title of 'Becky Sharp,' which served Mrs…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-11
Summary:

Mable Ballin's followers were justified in asking her husband, Hugo Ballin, the painter and motion picture director and producer, to present her in a new picturization of Thackeray's 'Vanity Fair.' The first screening of that picture, distributed by Goldwyn, took place at the…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-01 - 1925-06-02
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, Goldwyn presents Thackeray's 'Vanity Fair' with Mabel Ballin as Becky Sharp, supported by Eleanor Boardman and Hobart Bosworth. From Wednesday till Saturday at 9.15 p.m., 'Our Cabaret.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-01 - 1925-06-02
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, Goldwyn presents Thackeray's 'Vanity Fair' with Mabel Ballin, supported by Eleanor Boardman and Hobart Bosworth. From Wednesday till Saturday at 9.15 p.m., our cabaret.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-01 - 1925-06-02
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, Goldwyn presents Thackeray's 'Vanity Fair' with Mabel Ballin as Becky Sharp supported by Eleanor Boardman and Hobart Bosworth. From Wednesday till Saturday at 9.15, Our Cabaret.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-13
Summary:

World Theatre is screening 'Slave of Desire' which was made at Goldwyn studio for distribution by Goldwyn-Cosmopolitan. The film is Charles Whittaker's adaptation of Honore de Balzac's story 'Magic Skin.' Gilbert E. Gable, president of Achievement Films, Inc., and…