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: 1921-08-04 - 1921-08-08
Summary:

At 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Gladys Brockwell in 'To Honor & Obey' and Charlie Chaplin in 'The Adveturer' [sic]. At 2.15 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., 'The Moon Riders' 11th & 12th episodes. At 5.15 p.m., 'Thunder-Bolts [sic] of Fate.' Sunday, at 9.15…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-04 - 1921-08-06
Summary:

Friday 5th to Monday 8th August, 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Gladys Brockwell in 'To Honor and Obey.' Charlie Chaplin in 'The Adventurer.' 2.15 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Moon Riders' 11 and 12 episodes. 5.15 p.m., 'Thunderbolts of Fate.' Sunday at 9.15 p.m.…

3
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-05 - 1921-08-08
Summary:

Friday, 5th to Monday, 8th August at 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Gladys Brockwell in the dramatic sensation of New York, 'To Honor and Obey.' Also Charlie Chaplin in 'The Adventurer.' 2.15 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Moon Riders' 11th and 12th episodes. 5.15 p.m.,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-09 - 1924-07-11
Summary:

William Farnum in 'The Adventurer.' Note our specially reduced prices for the summer. Ring up C. 4636. Booking at Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-09 - 1924-07-11
Summary:

Dramas uncrowned king William Farnum in 'The Adventurer.' Note our special reduced prices for the summer. Ring up C. 4636. Booking at theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-09
Summary:

Tonight the Queen's Theatre will present William Farnum in 'The Adventurer,' also starring Estelle Taylor. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-09
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening 'The Adventurer' featuring William Farnum and Estelle Taylor. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-09
Summary:

William Farnum will be seen in a delightful role at the Queen's Theatre today in 'The Adventurer.' He is a happy-go-lucky adventurer. A fine cast supports him. Estelle Taylor is the leading lady. Others are Dorothy Drake, Kenneth Casey, Harry Southard and Paul Cazaneuve.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-09 - 1924-07-12
Summary:

William Farnum in 'The Adventurer.' Note our specially reduced prices for the summer. Ring up C. 4636. Booking at Theatre. July 12 Remarks: Sunday 6.00, 7.15 and 9.15, Will Rogers' 'Guile of Women.'

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-11
Summary:

The Adventurer' starring William Farnum, will end its successful run at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow night.

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-12 - 1924-07-12
Summary:

Saturday, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15, 9.15, see William Farnum in 'The Adventurer.' Sunday, 6.00, 7.15, 9.15, Will Rogers in 'Guile of Woman ' [sic]. Note our specially reduced prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-12 - 1924-07-12
Summary:

Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, William Farnum in 'The Adventurer.' Sunday at 6.00, 7.15 and 9.15, Will Rogers' 'Guile of Women.' Note our specially reduced prices.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-12
Summary:

Those who have not yet availed themselves of the opportunity to see the versatile favourite, William Farnum, in one of the best roles of his stage or screen career, will have to take advantage of the performances at the Queen's Theatre where 'The Adventurer' will be shown. This…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-26 - 1925-02-28
Summary:

Another big show at the Star. 3 attractions: Jack Dempsey in 'Fight and Win,' William Desmond in 'The Measure of a Man' and The Waan Kaau, Troupe of Chinese acrobats. February 28 remarks: Sunday, Barbara Lamarr in 'Poor Men's Wives.'

15
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-26 - 1925-02-28
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, February 26 to 28, at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 3 big attraction: Jack Dempsey in 'Fight and Win'; William Desmond in 'The Measure of a Man'; 'The Waan Kaau,' troupe of Chinese acrobats 14 versatile performers. Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-26 - 1925-02-28
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday, three attractions: Jack Dempsey in 'Fight and Win'; William Desmond in 'The Measure of a Man'; The Waan Kaau Troupe of Chinese acrobats.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-16 - 1925-03-24
Summary:

By special request, 'Koenigsmark.' Today only, I. Mozukin and N. Lessienko in 'The Morphine's Prey.' March 16 remarks: Coming! Merry-Go-Round. Mary Philbin in 'The Gaiety Girl.' March 17 remarks: 'Koenigsmark' based on a story of Pierre Benoit. Jack…

18
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-19 - 1925-03-23
Summary:

In Carl Laemmle's Universal Jewel, 'The Gaiety Girl' starring Mary Philbin, supported by Freeman Wood, William Haines, Joseph J. Dowling, DeWitt Jennings, James O. Barrows and Grace Darmond, a King Baggot production. See also Jack Dempsey in 'Fight and Win.' March 20…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-20 - 1925-03-21
Summary:

Today till Tuesday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Gaiety Girl' in 8 magnificent reels, starring Mary Philbin, with Freeman Wood, William Haines, Joseph J. Dowling, James O. Barrows and others. Added attraction, Jack Dempsey in 'Fight and Win.' Today till Monday at 2.30 and 7.15…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-20 - 1925-03-24
Summary:

Today till Tuesday at 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Gaiety Girl' starring Mary Philbin with Freeman Wood, William Haines, Joseph J. Dowling, James O. Barrows and others. Added attraction, Jack Dempsey in 'Fight and Win.' Today till Monday at 2.30 and 7.15, 'Koenigsmark.'…