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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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: 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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-05
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-06
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-08 - 1923-10-10
Summary:

William Fox presents the crowned king of the drama, William Farnum in Charles Dickens' masterpiece, 'A Tale of Two Cities,' a colossal production of this sublime story of the French Revolution.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-08 - 1923-10-13
Summary:

William Fox presents William Farnum in Charles Dickens' masterpiece, 'A Tale of Two Cities.' October 13 Remarks: 6 p.m., Hoot Gibson in 'Dead Game.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-10 - 1923-10-13
Summary:

Wed. 10th to Sat. 13th at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., William Farnum in 'A Tale of Two Cities.' Admission: 9.15 p.m., $1.2 & 80 cents; 5.15 p.m., 80 cents & 50 cents. Booking at the Theatre. October 13 Remarks: Another ad. on page 4, special Sunday matinees at 1.30 and 6 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-10 - 1923-10-13
Summary:

Wednesday 10th and Saturday 18th October at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a deluxe drama on a colossal scale, William Farnum in 'A Tale of Two Cities.' Admission: 9.15 p.m., $1.50 and 80 cents; 5.15 p.m., $1.00 and 60 cents. Booking at the theatre.

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

A great treat is in store for lovers of Dickens at the World Theatre from tomorrow till next Saturday when William Fox presents 'A Tale of Two Cities.' William Farnum assumes the double role. It is a photoplay of great impressiveness and a full cast of artists who stand high in their…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-10 - 1923-10-13
Summary:

Wednesday 10th to Saturday 13th October at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., William Farnum in 'A Tale of Two Cities.' Admission: 9.15 p.m., $1.50 and 80 cents; 5.15 p.m., $1.00 and 60 cents. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-13 - 1923-10-13
Summary:

Special Sunday matinees, 1.30 p.m., presenting the great picture for the last time, William Farnum in 'A Tale of Two Cities.' 6 p.m., Hoot Gibson in 'Dead Game.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-13
Summary:

Chas. Dickens' masterpiece 'A Tale of Two Cities,' featuring the popular William Farnum (in dual roles) will be shown for the last time, on Sunday, when the admission fee will be specially reduced in the case of children. At 6 p.m., a Western romance 'Dead Game,'…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-03 - 1924-12-06
Summary:

Today only, Reginald Denny in 'The Reckless Age,' and 'The Leather Pushers' (Round 22). Tomorrow till Saturday, William S. Hart in 'The Cradle of Courage,' Charles Chaplin in 'Behind the Screen,' and 'The Shadowgraph,' the rights for which have…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-03 - 1924-12-03
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Reginald Denny in 'The Reckless Age' and 'The Leather Pushers' (round 22). Tomorrow till Saturday, big triple bill: William S. Hart in 'The Cradle of Courage'; Charlie Chaplin in 'Behind the Screen'; 'The Shadow Graph…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-03 - 1924-12-08
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, Reginald Denny in 'The Reckless Age' and 'The Leather Pushers,' Round 22. Tomorrow till Saturday, big triple bill: William S. Hart in 'The Cradle of Courage'; Charles Chaplin in 'Behind the Screen'; 'The Shadowgraph'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-04 - 1924-12-04
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., William S. Hart in 'The Cradle of Courage'; Charlie Chaplin in 'Behind the Screen'; 'The Shadow Graph,' the rights of which for China have been secured by Hongkong Amusements, Ltd.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-05 - 1924-12-05
Summary:

The Shadow Graph,' the weirdest show ever seen in the colony. Other items in an excellent programme, include the Yeomen of the Guard by the Star Orchestra; 'The Cradle of Courage' with William S. Hart; 'Behind the Screen' with Charlie Chaplin.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-05
Summary:

Two artists, so divergent in their methods as William Hart and Charlie Chaplin, are the attractions at the Star Theatre. William Hart – without wishing to pun – is the star with the big heart, taking roles and themes in which the stout will and mind play a great part. 'The Cradle of Courage…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-06 - 1924-12-06
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, the colony's biggest amusement bargain, W. S. Hart in 'The Cradle of Courage,' Charlie Chaplin in 'Behind the Screen' and 'The Shadow Graph.' Starting Sunday, final presentation in the colony of the world's greatest comedy…