A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-29
Summary:

Louis Rohmeyer, who was walking around the world for a wager, was stolen $10. The criminal was brought into court by Sergeant Pitt and was sentenced one month's hard labour and 4 hours ' stocks. The 'pedestrian' stated in evidence that he engaged the defendant to convey him…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-03 - 1923-03-03
Summary:

Commencing Sunday 4th inst., 'Better Times,' all-star cast including Zasu Pitts, Jack McDonald, David Butler, William De Vaull, Lillian Leighton, Hugh Fay.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-14
Summary:

One of the most widely heralded of this season's photoplays is announced as coming to the Coronet Theatre. It is 'Quincy Adams Sawyer,' a Metro-SL picture based on the famous story of New England life. So great was the popularity of the printed narrative by Charles Felton Pidgin…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-22
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-12
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-12
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-30
Summary:

Youth to Youth,' which will be presented at the Queen's Theatre from tonight till Monday, tells a wholesome and entertaining story of the troubles of a musical comedy star whose reputation is being damaged by unjust scandal. Film plot included. Billie Dove as the actress gives a…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-29
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-29 - 1924-12-01
Summary:

Starting tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The New Moon.' December 1 Remarks: Starting Wednesday next, 'The Girl Who Came Back,' with Miriam Cooper, Kenneth Harlam, Gaston Glass, Joseph Dowling, Zasu Pitts, Fred Malatesta, Ethel Shannon and Mary Culver.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-01 - 1924-12-02
Summary:

Today & tomorrow only at 5.15 & 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The New Moon.' Film plot included. Usual prices. Starting Wednesday next, 'The Girl Who Came Back' with Miriam Cooper, Kenneth Harlan, Gaston Glass, Joseph Dowling, Zasu Pitts, Fred Malatesta, Ethel Shannon,…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-01 - 1924-12-01
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The New Moon,' with Pedro Cordoba, Marc McDermott, Charles Gerrard and Stuart Holmes. Usual prices. Starting Wednesday next, 'The Girl Who Came Back,' with a brilliant cast including Miriam Cooper, Kenneth Harlan,…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-01 - 1924-12-02
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The New Moon.' Usual prices. Starting Wednesday next, 'The Girl Who Came Back' starring Miriam Cooper, Kenneth Harlan, Zasu Pitts and a great cast. Watch for it. Today till Thursday, Eddie Polo in 'Secret Four…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-01 - 1924-12-02
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The New Moon.' Usual prices. Starting Wednesday next, 'The Girl Who Came Back' starring Miriam Cooper, Kenneth Harlan, Zasu Pitts and a great cast. Today till Thursday, Eddie Polo in 'Secret Four' ep. 9…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-02 - 1924-12-02
Summary:

Don't miss your last chance to see Norma Talmadge in 'The New Moon,' visualized by producer Joseph M. Schenck, Norma Talmadge and a brilliant cast. Final performances today. Commencing tomorrow, the most colourful and picturesque feature of the year, 'The Girl Who Came Back…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-03 - 1924-12-06
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Girl Who Came Back' with Miriam Cooper, Keeneth Harlan, Gaston Glass, Joseph Dowlieg [sic], Zasu Pitts, Fred Xalatesia [sic], Ethel Shannon, Mary Culver. December 3-4 Remarks: On page 3 & 5, film plot and photo included. December 3-4…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-03 - 1924-12-05
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Girl Who Came Back,' with a brilliant cast including Miriam Cooper, Kenneth Harlan, Gaston Glass, Joseph Dowling, Zasu Pitts, Ethel Shannon, Fred Malatesta, and Mary Culver. Special music. Usual prices. Today and tomorrow only at 2.30 and…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-03 - 1924-12-05
Summary:

We take pleasure in presenting the best and most colourful picture of the season, 'The Girl Who Came Back,' starring Miriam Cooper, Kenneth Harlan, Gaston Glass, Joseph Dowling, Zasu Pitts, Ethel Shannon, Fred Malatesta, and Mary Culver. Special music, ordinary prices. Today till…

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

The Girl Who Come Back,' Tom Forman's elaborate screen version of the stage production of the same title, proved a completely satisfying offering at the World Theatre, where it had its local premiere last evening. Cast, production and beautiful photography are in keeping with the story…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-03 - 1924-12-06
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Girl Who Came Back' with Miriam Cooper, Kenneth Harlan, Gaston Glass, Joseph Dowling, Zasu Pitts, Fred Malatesta, Ethel Shannon and Mary Culver. With special music. Usual prices. Today and tomorrow only at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-05
Summary:

World Theatre is screening the Al Lichtman attraction 'The Girl Who Came Back.' The film is directed by Tom Forman. Mr. Forman was bothered by two of his cast members, Zasu Pitts and Kenneth Harlan, whose work with Constance Talmadge and later in 'Thorns and Orange Blossoms.…