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
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.

4
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.

5
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.'

6
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.

7
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.

9
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.

10
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.

11
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.

12
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.

13
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…

14
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…

15
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.

16
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.

17
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.

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

William Fox presents William Farnum in 'Les Miserables.'

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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.