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: 1913-04-24 - 1913-04-26
Summary:

Friday, 25th, inst, the grand drama 3000 ft. long, 'The Woman of Stone,' 'Les Miserables' (expected daily); Saturday, 26th inst., Shakespeare's great work, 2000 ft., 'Tempest': Sunday, 27th inst., The Woman of Stone; matinees details included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-01
Summary:

A beautiful reproduction of several scenes from Shakespeare's 'Tempest' is being screened at the Victoria Cinematograph Theatre. It will be shown for a few more nights and 'Les Miserables' is expected in a few days' time.

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-13 - 1922-11-16
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart presents Constance Binney in 'The Stolen Kiss.' Yuesday 14th at 9.15 p.m. only, 'Tennis and How to Play it in Fast and Slow Movement' by Suzanne Lenglen, the Lady Champion of the world. November 14 Remarks: On page 4, another ad. on '…

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-15 - 1922-11-18
Summary:

Friday and Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Farnum in 'His Greatest Sacrifice.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. November 15 Remarks: At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison & Warner Oland in 'Hurricane Hutch,' epis. 1 and 2. November 16 Remarks: Last show of…

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-15 - 1922-11-15
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents William Farnum in 'His Greatest Sacrifice' in 7 parts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Hurricane Hutch' episodes 1 and 2. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-15
Summary:

A very sensational drama in seven parts, entitled 'His Greatest Sacrifice,' featuring William Farnum in the principal role, comes on the screen of the World Theatre tonight and continues up to Saturday next.

7
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-11-15 - 1922-11-18
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents William Farnum in 'His Greatest Sacrifice' in 7 parts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison and Warner Oland in 'Hurricane Hutch' episodes 1 and 2. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. November 18 Remarks: On page 5, another…

8
Headline: World
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-16 - 1922-11-16
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m. only, Suzanne Lenglen, the Pavlova of tennis and lady champion of the world. Prices: $2.00 and $1.00. Booking at Moutrie's. 5.15 p.m. matinee, William Farnum in 'His Greatest Sacrifice.' Prices as usual. Booking at the theatre.

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-16 - 1922-11-16
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m. only, last show of Mlle. Suzanne Lenglen's ability in tennis. Also William Farnum in 'His Greatest Sacrifice.' Prices: $2.00 and $1.00. 5.15 p.m. matinee, William Farnum in 'His Greatest Sacrifice.' Prices as usual. Booking at the theatre.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-16
Summary:

His Greatest Sacrifice,' featuring William Farnum in the principal role, comes to the screen of the World Theatre tonight up to Saturday next. Film synopsis included.

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-17 - 1922-11-18
Summary:

Friday and Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Farnum in 'His Greatest Sacrifice.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison and Warner Oland in 'Hurricane Hutch' episodes 3 and 4. Prices as usual. Booking at the theatre.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-27 - 1922-11-28
Summary:

At 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart presents Wanda Hawley in 'The Outside Woman.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. November 27 Remarks: At 2.30 p.m., 'Hurricane Hutch,' epis. 7 & 8. At 7.15 p.m., William Farnum in 'His Greatest Sacrifice.' November 27 Remarks:…

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-27 - 1922-11-27
Summary:

5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures presents Wanda Hawley in 'The Outside Woman.' 2.30 p.m., 'Hurricane Hutch' episodes 7 and 8. 7.15 p.m., William Farnum in 'His Greatest Sacrifice.' Prices as usual. Booking at the theatre.

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-11-27 - 1922-11-28
Summary:

5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures presents Wanda Hawley in 'The Outside Woman.' 2.30 p.m., 'Hurricane Hutch' episodes 7 and 8. 7.15 p.m., William Farnum in 'His Greatest Sacrifice.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

15
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-16
Summary:

William Lyon Phelps Lampson, Professor of English Literature at Yale University, was so impressed by the William Fox picturization of 'Les Miserables,' with William Farnum take the leading role, will be shown at the World Theatre.

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-16
Summary:

Next week, World Theatre is going to screen French author Victor Hugo's story's film version entitled 'Les Miserables.' The William Fox production featuring William Farnum promises to be original to the great French writer's story.

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Headline: Les Miserables'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-19 - 1923-03-22
Summary:

William Fox presents William Farnum in Victor Hugo's 'Les Miserables.' March 19 Remarks: The ad. didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. March 20-22 Remarks: World Theatre from Wed. to Sat. Illustration included.

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-19 - 1923-03-19
Summary:

William Fox presents William Farnum in 'Les Miserables.'

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-19
Summary:

William Farnum will be seen at the World Theatre, in a screen dramatization of Victor Hugo's immortal story 'Les Miserables.' It is a production under the Fox Film Corporation. Film plot included.

20
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-19
Summary:

Les Miserables,' written by Victor Hugo, became a moving picture in which presented by William Fox and starred by William Farnum, will take place for screening in World Theatre.