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: 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.

3
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.'

4
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.

5
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.

6
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.

7
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.

8
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.

9
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.

10
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…

12
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…

13
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.

14
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.

17
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…

19
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.'…