A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337 (Hongkong Most Modern Picture Palace).
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-04 - 1921-10-06
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Vivian Martin in 'Little Miss Optimist.' Also latest Gaumont Graphic and various comedies. Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m., 'The Sport of Kings'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Dagger' [sic] episodes 13 and 14. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. Tel…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337 (Hongkong Most Modern Picture Palace).
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-25 - 1921-10-27
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Jesse L. Lasky presents Wallace Reid in 'The Source.' Also Gaumont Graphic and comedies. Matinee 5.15 p.m., George Walsh in 'Melting Millions'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'The King of the Circus' [sic] 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes. Popular…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-15 - 1922-08-17
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents William Farnum in 'The End of the Trail.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'The Great Radium Mystery' episodes 1, 2 and 3. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-22 - 1922-08-24
Summary:

5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Stuart Holmes and Ellen Cassidy in 'Love Honor and --?' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'The Great Radium Mystery' episodes 4 and 5. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-29 - 1922-08-31
Summary:

5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents George Walsh in 'Brave and Bold.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'The Great Radium Mystery' episodes 6 and 7. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-05 - 1922-09-07
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Tom Mix in 'Western Blood.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'The Great Radium Mystery' episodes 8 and 9. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-12 - 1922-09-14
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Triangle special presentation, Taylor Holmes in 'Upside Down.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'The Great Radium Mystery' episodes 10 and 11. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-19 - 1922-09-21
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Triangle special production, Olive Thomas in Prudence on Broadway. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'The Great Radium Mystery' episodes 12 and 13. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-26 - 1922-09-27
Summary:

Tuesday 26th and Wednesday 27th, for two days only, at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Beatriz Michelena in 'Heart of Junita' [sic]. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'Great Radium Mystery' episodes 14 and 15. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-28 - 1922-09-30
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday, three days only, at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures presents Wanda Hawley in 'Her First Elopement' and Snub Pollard Comedy. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Thursday only 28th instant, Eileen Sedgwick in 'Great Radium Mystery' episodes 14 and 15. Usual…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-03 - 1922-10-04
Summary:

Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'House Without Children' in 7 parts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'Great Radium Mystery' episodes 16 and 17. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-05 - 1922-10-05
Summary:

Thursday 5th, Friday 6th, Saturday 7th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a Realart picture, 'Don't Call Me Little Girl' with Mary Miles Minter. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Thursday 5th, Eileen Sedgwick in 'Great Radium Mystery' episodes 16 and 17. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-10 - 1922-10-12
Summary:

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Louise Glaum in 'The Lone Wolf's Daughter' in 7 reels. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., final episode of 'Great Radium Mystery.' Usual price. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-12 - 1922-12-12
Summary:

Commencing Wednesday, 13th instant, Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck.' Also 'The Leather Pushers,' Universal-Jewel-Collier's series by H. C. Witwer, featuring Reginald Denny. Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-13 - 1922-12-14
Summary:

From tonight till Saturday night, Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck.' Also 'The Leather Pusher' [sic], featuring Reginald Denny and directed by Harry Pollard. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-13 - 1922-12-13
Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday 13th to 16th December. 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck' in 5 parts. Also round one 'The Leather Pusher [sic].' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., William Russell in 'Challenge of the Law.' Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-14 - 1922-12-16
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, 14th to 16th December, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck' in 5 parts. Also round one, 'The Leather Pushers.' Prices of admission. 9.15 p.m. show $1.20 and 80 cents; 5.15 p.m. matinee, 70 cents and 50 cents. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Ruth…

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Headline: World Theatre: Frank Mayo in 'Dr. Jim'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-14
Summary:

Frank Mayo, and his supporting players were in the screen drama entitled 'Dr. Jim' which will be shown at the World Theatre this weekend. The film directed by William Worthington, written by Eugene B. Lewis based on the original story of Stuart Paton. Other than this, the programme…

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Headline: World Theatre: 'The Leather Pushers'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-21
Summary:

The Leather Pushers,' a Universal Jewel Colliers production starring Reginald Denny is being shown at the World Theatre.

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Headline: Men in the Raw': Hoxie's Biggest Western Thriller
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-03