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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-10 - 1925-01-10
Summary:

Not only will the Coronet maintain the standard of films it has been showing in the past, but it will show even bigger films in the immediate future. Just cast an eye over the following list: 1st, from United Artists, we have 'Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall,' 'A Woman of Paris,…

15
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-06 - 1925-02-14
Summary:

William Fox presents 'Nero' directed by J. Gordon Edwards. February 9 remarks: Baby Peggy in 'Family Secrets.' February 11 remarks: Jacques Gretillat and Violet Mersereau in 'Nero.' February 12 remarks: Charlie Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-06 - 1925-02-07
Summary:

William Fox presents 'Nero,' staged by J. Gordon Edwards, story by Charles Sarver and Virginia Tracy, showing Monday next. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-06 - 1925-02-06
Summary:

Starting Monday next, William Fox presents 'Nero,' directed by J. Gordon Edwards. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-09 - 1925-02-11
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, William Fox presents Jacques Gretillat and Violet Mersereau in 'Nero' in 15 massive reels with special musical setting. Prices: 2.30 p.m., $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.10 and 9.15, $2.00 and $1.00. 7.30 p.m. only, Baby Peggy in 'The Family…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-09
Summary:

Nero' the William Fox super special, opens at the Coronet tonight. Written by Charles Sarver and Virginia Tracy, directed by J. Gordon Edwards, 'Nero' discloses a tale of Ancient Rome. Film plot included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-09 - 1925-02-14
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.10 and 9.15, William Fox presents 'Nero.' Prices: 2.30 p.m., $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.10 and 9.15, $2 and $1. 7.30 programme, Baby Peggy in 'Family Secrets.' Usual prices.