A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-08 - 1919-08-08
Summary:

Tonight, Kathlyn Williams and Wallace Reid in the film version of Bertrand Sinclair's 'Big Timber.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-08 - 1919-08-08
Summary:

Tonight, Kathlyn Williams and Wallace Reid in the film version of Bertrand Sinclair's 'Big Timber.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-11 - 1919-10-14
Summary:

From 11th to 14th October, showing episodes 5 and 6 of 'Houdini.' Monday 13th, matinee at 5 p.m., Kathlyn Williams in 'Big Timber,' Paramount in 5 parts. Booking at the theatre. October 14 Remarks: Ad. on 'Houdini' only.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-11
Summary:

Monday the 13th instant, being a holiday, the Hongkong Theatre is giving a special Matinee at 5 p.m., a screening of a Paramount film in 5 parts, featuring Kathleen [sic] Williams in a beautiful drama 'Big Timber.' A fine comedy will be shown at intervals.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-11 - 1919-10-14
Summary:

From October 11 to 14, showing episodes 5 and 6 of 'Houdini.' Monday, 13th, matinee 5 p.m., Kathlyn Williams in 'Big Timber,' Paramount in 5 parts. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-13
Summary:

Today, at the 5 p.m. matinee at the Hongkong Theatre, Miss Kathleen Williams will appear in Paramount film the 'Big Timber.' There will be a fine comedy and new comics at intervals.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-01 - 1922-12-02
Summary:

William Russell in 'The Challenge of the Law.' December 2 Remarks: Commencing Sunday 3rd.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-01 - 1922-12-01
Summary:

William Russell in 'The Challenge of the Law,' a love story as sweet as the breath of a June morning, with daring and adventure as a background.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-01 - 1922-12-02
Summary:

William Fox presents William Russell in 'The Challenge of the Law.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-02 - 1922-12-02
Summary:

Commencing Sunday, 3rd inst., William Fox presents William Russell in 'The Challenge of the Law,' a smashing drama of the Canadian wilds that scratches the veneer of life and reveals the primitive of mankind.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-02
Summary:

William Russell's latest William Fox production, 'The Challenge of the Law' will be screened at the World Theatre tomorrow. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-02
Summary:

Tomorrow, World Theatre is going to screen a William Fox production called 'The Challenge of the Law.' Featuring William Russell, the story is written by E. Lloyd Sheldon.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-04 - 1922-12-05
Summary:

At 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents 'The Challenge of the Law' starring William Russell. At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'Hurricane Hutch,' Monday epis. 11 &12, Tuesday epis. 13 & 14. Usual price. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-04 - 1922-12-05
Summary:

Tonight 5.15 and 9.15, William Fox presents 'The Challenge of the Law,' starring William Russell. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Hurricane Hutch.' Monday, episodes 11 and 12; Tuesday, episodes 13 and 14. Prices as usual. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-04
Summary:

William Russell stirred big audiences to enthusiasm yesterday at the World Theatre, in his latest William Fox production, 'The Challenge of the Law.' This story was written by E. Lloyd Sheldon, and directed by Scott Dunlap. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-04 - 1922-12-05
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents 'The Challenge of the Law' featuring William Russell. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Hurricane Hutch.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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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: 1922-12-13 - 1922-12-13
Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday 13th 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.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., William Russell in 'Challenge of the Law' in 5 parts. Prices as usual. Booking at the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-13 - 1922-12-13
Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday 13th 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 Pusher [sic].' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., William Russell in 'Challenge of the Law.' Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: What is BAD?
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-13 - 1924-11-22
Summary:

November 13-14 Remarks: Teaser ads for the film 'Broadway After Dark.' The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. November 17 Remarks: Starting tomorrow at the World Theatre. November 18 Remarks: Showing today at the World Theatre. November 18-12…