A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-07
Summary:

Lon Chaney in a Universal-Jewel super-production that comes to a climax when a reproduction of the earthquake of 1906 shakes San Francisco into kindling for the great fire, will be the offering at the World Theatre beginning tomorrow. It is entitled 'The Shock.' The sweetness is…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-07 - 1925-01-10
Summary:

Today till Saturday, the picture you've been long waiting for 'Merry-Go-Round' in eleven reels featuring Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry and a great cast. The latest Chinese super-production 'The Valiant Brothers' in ten reels produced by Commercial Press Ltd. Also 'Mr.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-09 - 1925-01-09
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Merry-Go-Round' in 11 reels, starring Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry and a great cast. Starting Sunday 11th, Carmel Myers in 'The Love Pirate.' Coming, William Fox presents 'Over the Hill.' Watch for its opening date.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-09 - 1925-01-09
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Merry-Go-Round' in 11 reels, starring Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry and others. Starting Sunday, F. B. O. presents Carmel Myers in 'The Love Pirate.' Remember the date. Coming, William Fox presents 'Over the Hill.' Watch…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-12 - 1925-01-13
Summary:

Carmel Myers in 'The Love Pirate' also featuring Kathryn McGuire, Melbourne McDowell, Clyde Fillmore. Don't forget to see France Dhelia in 'Demi-Virgins.' Coming! William Fox presents 'Over the Hill.' January 12 remarks: Today, the best Chinese production…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-12 - 1925-01-12
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Carmel Myers in 'The Love Pirate.' Special music. Usual prices. Starting Wednesday next, France Dhelia in 'Demi-Virgins.' Coming, William Fox presents 'Over the Hill.' Watch for its opening date. Today only at 2.30 and…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-14 - 1925-01-17
Summary:

France Dhelia in 'Demi-Virgins,' 6 reels, based on the novel by Gaston Roude. Coming! William Fox presents 'Over the Hill.' January 15 remarks: Today only, a super Chinese production, 'Between Love and Wealth.' Also, 'The Masters of China.' January 16…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-14 - 1925-01-15
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Europe's most famous screen star, France Dhelia in 'The Demi-Virgins,' in 8 reels. Special music. Usual price. Coming, William Fox presents 'Over the Hill.' Today and tomorrow only at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., the best Chinese…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-14 - 1925-01-15
Summary:

Showing today at 5.15 and 9.15, France Dhelia in 'Demi-Virgins' in 8 reels, the love drama magnificent, based on the world-famous novel, by Gaston Roudes. Special music. Usual prices. Coming, William Fox presents 'Over the Hill.' Watch for its opening date. Picture included…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-16 - 1925-01-17
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., France Dhelia in 'The Demi-Virgins,' based on the world-famous novel by Gaston Roudes. Special music. Usual prices. Commencing Sunday, a double feature programme, Conway Tearle in 'The Referee' and Eugene O'Brien in '…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-19 - 1925-01-20
Summary:

Conway Tearle in 'The Referee' and Eugene O'Brien in 'Chivalrous Charley.' Starting Wednesday, Lois Weber presents 'The Blot.' Coming! William Fox presents 'Over the Hill.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-19 - 1925-01-20
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., double feature programme, Conway Tearle in 'The Referee' and Eugene O'Brien in 'Chivalrous Charley.' No increase in prices. Starting Wednesday 21st, Lois Weber presents 'The Blot.' Coming, William Fox presents…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-20 - 1925-01-20
Summary:

Starting tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15, Lois Weber presents 'The Blot.' Special music. Usual prices. Today only, a double feature programme, Conway Tearle in 'The Referee' and Eugene O'Brien in 'Chivalrous Charley.' Coming, William Fox presents 'Over the Hill…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-21 - 1925-01-23
Summary:

Lois Weber, producer of 'Hypocrites,' 'Shoes,' 'To Please One Woman,' 'The Price of a Good Time,' 'Where are My Children?' 'Too Wise Wives,' presents The Blot. Commencing Sunday, William Fox presents 'Over the Hill.' January…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-21 - 1925-01-22
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lois Weber presents the biggest human heart story ever screened, 'The Blot.' Special music. Usual prices. Starting Sunday next, William Fox presents 'Over the Hill' in 11 reels. Watch for it. Today and tomorrow only at 2.30 and 7.15…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-21 - 1925-01-22
Summary:

Starting today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lois Weber presents 'The Blot' in 8 reels. Special music. Usual prices. Commencing Sunday, William Fox presents 'Over the Hill.' Picture included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-22 - 1925-01-22
Summary:

Starting Sunday, William Fox presents 'Over the Hill' from the poem by Will Carleton, scenario by Paul H. Sloane, directed by Harry Millarde. Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-23 - 1925-01-23
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lois Weber presents 'The Blot.' Special music. Usual prices. Starting Sunday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents 'Over the Hill.' Book your seats early. Starting Saturday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., the latest Chinese…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-23 - 1925-01-23
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lois Weber presents 'The Blot.' Special orchestra. No advance in prices. Starting Sunday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents 'Over the Hill.' Book your seats early. Picture included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-24 - 1925-01-24
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lois Weber presents 'The Blot.' Special music. Ordinary prices. Starting Sunder at 5.15 sharp and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents 'Over the Hill' in 11 reels. Starting Saturday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., the latest and best Chinese production,…