A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Films Out East
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-30
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – Mr. Ray's reply on the 'Films Out East' article. He has an opposite view. About China as a dumping ground for junk films. He hardly thinks Paramount, Realart, and Fox productions are to be classed in that category. He mentioned that the Coronet showed…

2
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.

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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.'

5
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.

6
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.

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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…

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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…

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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.

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-10
Summary:

Occasionally Yours,' a Robertson-Cole super-special starring Lew Cody, will be shown at the World Theatre for a run of four days beginning today. It is adapted to the screen by H. Tipton Steck from a story by Elmer Forst. Besides, Mr. Cody previously appeared in 'The Beloved Cheater…

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Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-18
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) I am moved to this reflection by the statement of 'New Arrival,' who tells of a small English town with five cinemas, and one Super Cinema. The Super Cinema had: 1. Twenty instrumentalists in its cinema orchestra; 2. Big pictures which is screened on the…

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-27
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening a Benjamin B. Hampton production 'The Killer' which is inspired from Stewart Edward White's novel. The film features Claire Adams, who is famous for her work with little Frankie Lee of 'The Westerners' and 'The Miracle Man.' The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
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 Franciso into kindling for the great fire, will be the offering at the World Theatre, entitled as 'The Shock.' The film also starred by Virginia Valli, the…

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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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-05
Summary:

The Law Forbids,' by Universal, based on Bernard McConville's story, is showing today at the Queen's Theatre. The cast includes Baby Peggy, whose first picture 'The Darling of New York,' was so widely acclaimed. Her parents in this picture are Elinor Fair, remembered for…