A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-17
Summary:

The managements of the World Theatre informs us that they have made complete arrangements for securing the sole rights for screening a number of first-class pictures at their theatre including the Dempsey-Carpentier Fight, 'Eyes of Youth,' 'Desert Gold' and many others of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-17
Summary:

Woman and The Law,' was screened last night at the World Theatre. Moreover, the management said that arrangements for securing a number of first-rank pictures have been completely made. The pictures include 'Dempsey-Carpentier Fight,' 'Eyes of Youth,' 'Desert Gold…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-17
Summary:

Monday night, audiences at the World Theatre witnessed the powerful melodrama 'Woman and the Law.' While the management also announced that they secured the rights of the Dempsey-Carpentier Fight, 'Eyes of Youth,' 'Desert Gold' and other interesting productions.

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Headline: Kinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-22
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre is showing Universal film 'The Nature Girl' played by Violet Mersereau. Lund is the producer. Another one screening includes 'The Jazz Monkey,' and Screen Magazine No.100. Every Tuesday and Thursday the World Theatre is going to have a matinee for…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-23
Summary:

Dempsey-Carpentier film has been obtained by the World Theatre, which has secured the sole rights for exhibiting it in South China. The management has secured an additional machine.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-23
Summary:

Booking for notable coming events at the World Theatre – The Dempsey VS Carpentier fight, may be had at Messrs. Methas & Co., Hongkong Hotel Buildings, as from today.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-25
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – The admission charge to the World Theatre for the Dempsey-Carpentier fight, is not just a 'slight increase.' The usual admission fee is $1.00, but the price of admission for the event is $2.00.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-30
Summary:

H. E. the Governor will attend the World Kinema Theatre tonight to witness the Dempsey-Carpentier fight.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-01
Summary:

Tomorrow's 5.15 p.m., performance at the World Theatre will be the last opportunity that patrons of the World Theatre will have of seeing the wonderful Dempsey-Carpentier fight.

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Headline: Star' Topics
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-01
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-02
Summary:

The Society Exile,' presenting the first-rate Paramount star Elsie Ferguson, is the current attraction at the Star Theatre. Besides, a whole week of amusement is promised for next week. There will be Dorothy Gish in 'I'll Get Him Yet,' and Gloria Swanson, along with Bebe…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-06
Summary:

Last evening, Star Theatre screened 'I'll Get Him Yet' featuring Dorothy Gish. The programme also included a Mack Sennett comedy and continues until Friday when it will be replaced by 'Why Change Your Wife?'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-08
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-08
Summary:

For the next four nights, Star Theatre is going to screen the Cecil de Mille [sic] photoplay 'Why Change Your Wife?' presented by Paramount pictures. The photoplay features Bebe Daniels, Tom Meighan and Gloria Swanson and catches special attention for the costumes and dresses used. The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-09
Summary:

Why Change Your Wife?,' produced by Cecil de Mille, in which Bebe Daniels, Tom Meighan and Gloria Swanson take the principal roles, was screened at the Star Theatre last evening. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-11
Summary:

Star Theatre screened 'Why Change Your Wife?' for three nights with packed houses. This demonstrates conclusively that with the right kind of picture at normal prices, the cinema can do good business in Kowloon. The last screening of the mentioned movie will be today at the 5:30 and 9:…

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Headline: Star' Topics
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-15
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-03
Summary:

Why change your Wife?,' a Cecil de Mille's production, will be shown for the last time at the Star Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-03
Summary:

Star Theatre is screening today at both shows Cecil de Mille's [sic] production 'Why Change Your Wife?' Tomorrow, 'Scarlet Days' will be screened which promises to introduce a number of well-known stars to the audience.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-10