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: 1923-11-21
Summary:

Three players well cast add to the strength of 'The Midnight Guest,' the Universal all-star attraction which opened at the World Theatre last night. Mahlon Hamiton as the cynic, Clyde Fillmore as the optimist and Grace Darmond as the woman of the story are the three principal players.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-06 - 1924-05-07
Summary:

The film magnificent, Pola Negri in 'Passion.' Prices: 5.30, 80 cents and 50 cents; 9.15, $1.50 and 80 cents. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-06
Summary:

This week the Star Theatre again offers some more of those varied programmes which have become so popular with Kowloon residents – and, be it added for all the islands counter attractions, with many Hongkong residents as well. This evening the feature will be Pola Negri's picture '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-07
Summary:

Local cinema-goers have their last chance this evening of seeing Pola Negri in her great historical film. 'Passion,' which is the story of Madame du Barry, the French milliner who became favourite of Louis XV and ruled a kingdom in his name, only to die at the guillotine during the…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-06 - 1924-10-07
Summary:

Max Linder in 'The Little Café.' All shows today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m. Usual prices. Commencing Wednesday next, Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli in 'The Shock' (Universal-Jewel).

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-07 - 1924-10-07
Summary:

Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli in 'The Shock.' Starting tomorrow. Increased prices. Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'The Little Café.' Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-07
Summary:

Lon Chaney in a Universal-Jewel super-production that comes to a climax when a reproduction of the earthquake of 1906 shakes San Francisco into kindling for the great fire, will be the offering at the World Theatre beginning tomorrow. It is entitled 'The Shock.' The sweetness is…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-08 - 1924-10-10
Summary:

Showing today, Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli in 'The Shock.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-08 - 1924-10-08
Summary:

Young blood, young love, young idea, 'Sporting Youth' is your picture. Also Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli in 'The Shock.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-08 - 1924-10-08
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Virginia Valli and Lon Chaney in 'The Shock,' directed by Lambert Hillyer with a superb cast of favourite players. Increased prices. Today and tomorrow at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'The Little Café.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-08 - 1924-10-08
Summary:

Get ready for your biggest thrill. Carl Laemmle presents Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli in 'The Shock,' a Universal-Jewel production. Showing today. Increased prices. Picture included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-09 - 1924-10-09
Summary:

Get ready for your biggest thrill. 'The Shock,' a Universal-Jewel directed by Lammert Hillyer. Showing today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Increased prices.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-09 - 1924-10-09
Summary:

Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli in 'The Shock.' Starting today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Increased prices. Today at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'The Little Café.' Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-09
Summary:

Universal City officials have declined to explain how the San Francisco earthquake and fire and the actual demolishing of an entire section of the city were obtained as the climax for a picture which is showing at the World Theatre today. The production is 'The Shock,' and those who…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-10 - 1924-10-11
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli in 'The Shock.' Today till Monday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Collette Brettel in 'The Wolf of Tibet.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-10 - 1924-10-10
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli in 'The Shock.' Increased prices.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-11 - 1924-10-11
Summary:

Don't miss your last chance, Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli in 'The Shock.' Final show today. Commencing tomorrow, the charming British actress, Collette Brettel in 'The Wolf of Tibet.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-14 - 1924-10-14
Summary:

The charming British actress, Collette Brettel in 'The Wolf of Tibet,' with a superb cast of foreign and Chinese favourite players. Final showing today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli in 'The Shock.' Also latest…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-15 - 1924-10-15
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin in 'Tillie's Punctured Romance.' Also Kiangsu-Cheking War News (first series). Wednesday 15th to Saturday 18th October at 5.15 and 6.15 p.m., two usual pictures at ordinary prices. Today and tomorrow at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli in 'The…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-16 - 1924-10-16
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in 'Tillie's Punctured Romance' with Mabel Norman, Marie Dressler and a strong cast. Also North China War News (first series). Today only at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli in 'The Shock.' Don…