A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-26 - 1925-02-26
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Three Wise Fools,' adapted by King Vidor, featuring Zasu Pitts, William Haines, Claude Gillingwater, Eleanor Boardman, William H. Crane and Alec Francis. With special music setting at reasonable prices. Illustration included.

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Headline: William Farnum
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-27 - 1923-10-10
Summary:

William Fox presents William Farnum in 'A Tale of Two Cities,' by Charles Dickens, an immortal story of the French Revolution. September 27 Remarks: The ad. didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. October 8 Remarks: Coming to the World Theatre on Wednesday…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-27 - 1923-09-27
Summary:

William Farnum in Charles' immortal story 'A Tale of Two Cities.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-24 - 1919-03-24
Summary:

The three most popular film actors in the public estimation are William S. Hart, Douglas Fairbanks and William Farnum. The Coronet has booked pictures starring all three. Today we are showing your old favourite Douglas Fairbanks in 'Double Trouble.'

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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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-23
Summary:

The Fighting Guide,' stars William Duncan, commences at the Star today. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-23
Summary:

From today onwards, Star Theatre is going to screen 'The Fighting Guide' featuring William Duncan. Film synopsis included.

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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.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-12
Summary:

Earle Williams is the star of 'The Silver Car,' the drama presented at the Grand tonight. The story is one of political intrigue, with a dashing young hero, who, disguised as a chauffeur, penetrates the secrets of the enemy stronghold. Film plot included.

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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.'…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1903-02-14 - 1903-02-24
Summary:

Department store ad. Sale of Cinemagraphs in various prices. Mentioned that Cinemagraphs can be worked by a child.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-22
Summary:

Douglas and Barry are playing at the Victoria. An excellent selection of pictures is being shown, including 'Father William.' The Great Duncan will reopen on the 26th.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-24 - 1925-02-28
Summary:

Starting tomorrow, Goldwyn presents the King Vidor production 'Three Wise Fools,' adapted from the play by Austin Strong, staged by Winchell Smith and presented by John Golden. February 25-27 remarks: Today till Thursday, Hongkong China Sun's First super production 'Love is…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-25
Summary:

For the sake of 'rest and new ideas,' Kathlyn Williams, an American motion picture star and originator of the serial motion picture film, has come to the Orient, arriving in Shanghai by the Pacific Mail steamer Golden State. Kathlyn Williams' husband, Mr. Charles Eyton, the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-22 - 1914-10-22
Summary:

Screening of 'The Story of Father William' (2 parts); Looking for Sarra with the Great Duncan Coy

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-20 - 1914-10-21
Summary:

Screening of 'The Story of Father William' (2 parts); Looking for Joe Reed, the Musical Tramp with the Graet Duncan Coy

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-02-21
Summary:

The jewellery she has worn in 'The Marriage of William Ashe' has drawn attention to Miss Fanny [sic] Ward, the American actress who has just been divorced.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-19
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening the Universal production 'The Gaiety Girl.' The film is the screen version of I. A. R. Wylie's 'The Inheritors.' The film features Mary Philbin who is famous for her work in productions like 'Merry-Go-Round,' 'Fool's…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-19
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-22