A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Coronet: Tel. No. 1743.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-13 - 1919-01-15
Summary:

January 13th, 14th and 15th at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Willian Farnum in Henri Bernstein's great play, 'Samson,' etc. Booking at Robinson's.

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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-08-21 - 1920-08-24
Summary:

Tonight, William Fox presents Dustin Farnum in 'Durand of the Bad Lands.'

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre: Tel. No. 2511.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-21 - 1920-08-24
Summary:

Tonight, William Fox presents Dustin Farnum in 'Durand of the Bad Lands.'

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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: 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: 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: 1920-08-21 - 1920-08-24
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, William Fox presents Dustin Farnum in 'Durand of the Bad Lands.'

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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: The Star: Tuesday and Wednesday, 5.30 and 9.15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-16 - 1924-12-17
Summary:

Dustin Farnum in 'Oath-Bound.' Price details included. December 17 Remarks: Starting tomorrow, 'The Silent Commend.'

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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: 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.

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

William Farnum's picture 'Rough and Ready' in six parts commences its run at the Hongkong Theatre tonight. Film plot included.