A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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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Headline: Les Miserables': William Farnum at the World
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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Headline: Hong Kong Telegraph Advertisement 1919-03-24
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: William Fox Presents
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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Headline: World Theatre: Farnum is Superb in 'Les Miserables'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-22
Summary:

Les Miserable,' a Victor Hugo's masterpiece, the screen version of which William Fox presents was shown at the World Theatre last night. The leading role is taken by William Farnum. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: World Theatre: Farnum in His Greatest Role
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-24
Summary:

William Farnum bows himself out of the World Theatre tonight with the final performance of the Fox super-production 'Les Miserables.' This is the last chance to see the drama of Victor Hugo.

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Headline: South China Morning Post Advertisement 1923-03-19
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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Headline: Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-07-07 - 1920-07-09
Summary:

Tonight, William Fox presents William Farnum in 'Fires of Conscience,' 6 parts.

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Headline: South China Morning Post Advertisement 1923-09-28
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-28 - 1923-09-28
Summary:

William Fox presents William Farnum in Charles Dickens' 'A Tale of Two Cities.'

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Headline: The Hongkong Theatre: Tel 2511.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-07 - 1920-07-09
Summary:

Tonight special programme, William Fox presents William Farnum in 'Fires of Conscience' in 6 reels.

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Tel. No. 2511.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-06 - 1920-06-09
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15, William Fox presents William Farnum in 'Rough and Ready' in 6 parts.

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Headline: The Hongkong Theatre: Tel 2511.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-05 - 1920-06-09
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents William Farnum in 'Rough and Ready' in 6 parts.

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Tel. No. 2511.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-07 - 1920-07-09
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, a special programme, William Fox presents William Farnum in 'Fires of Conscience' in 6 reels.

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Headline: The World Theatre: 'The Scuttlers'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-18
Summary:

The Scuttlers,' the latest William Fox picture, in which William Farnum stars, will be shown at the World Theatre tonight. Film plot included.

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-06-05 - 1920-06-09
Summary:

Tonight, William Fox presents William Farnum in 'Rough and Ready' in 5 parts. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Carter Case' episode nine and ten.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-11
Summary:

The Adventurer' starring William Farnum, will end its successful run at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow night.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-17 - 1923-01-20
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents William Farnum in The Joyous Trouble-Maker in 7 parts. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-17 - 1923-01-18
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents William Farnum in 'The Joyous Trouble-Makers' in 7 parts. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre: 'When a Man Sees Red'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-27
Summary:

A thrilling picture 'When a Man Sees Red' will be screened at the Victoria Theatre. This film is produced by William Fox and featured William Farnum.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre: Biggest, Best, Coolest
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-09 - 1924-07-11
Summary:

William Farnum in 'The Adventurer.' Note our specially reduced prices for the summer. Ring up C. 4636. Booking at Theatre.