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 Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-08 - 1922-03-09
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Mary Pickford in 'Johanna Enlists.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, final episodes of 'Diamond Queen' and 1st episodes of 'Branded Four' featuring Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-14 - 1922-03-16
Summary:

Today at 5 p.m. sharp and 9.15 p.m., Priscilla Dean in 'Reputation' in 7 parts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four' episodes 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-21 - 1922-03-23
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., 'Colorado,' a Universal special attraction starring Frank Mayo. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four' episodes 4th and 5th. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-28 - 1922-03-30
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Cast-Off,' the 6-part picture made by Thomas H. Ince featuring Bessie Barriscale. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four' episodes 6 and 7. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-04 - 1922-04-06
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Dorothy Gish in 'The Hope Chest.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four' episodes 8 and 9. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-11 - 1922-04-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Thomas H. Ince presents Enid Bennett in 'Partners Three.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four' episodes 10 and 11. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-15 - 1922-04-20
Summary:

Last performance today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., May McAvoy and Bruce Gordon in 'The House of the Tolling Bell.' 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., 'Branded Four' episodes 12 and 13. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. April 15 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'The House of the…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-17 - 1922-04-19
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., H. B. Warner in 'For a Woman's Honour.' 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four' episodes 12 and 13. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. April 17 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'For a Woman's Honor…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-25 - 1922-04-27
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents June Caprice in 'Blue-eyed Mary.' 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., final episodes of 'Branded Four.' 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: 1923-05-14 - 1923-05-14
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Alice Brady in 'The Indestructible Wife.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Great Reward' episodes 1 and 2. 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: 1923-05-15 - 1923-05-16
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday (15th and 16th May) at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Lewis J. Selznick presents Willard Mack's 'The Valley of Doubt.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Francis Ford and Ella Hall in 'The Great Reward' episodes 1 and 2. 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: 1923-05-17 - 1923-05-19
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday (17th to 19th May) at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Wanda Hawley in 'Too Much Wife.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Great Reward,' Thursday and Friday, episodes 1 and 2; Saturday to Tuesday, episodes 3 and 4. 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: 1923-05-21 - 1923-05-21
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures presents Bebe Daniels in 'The Speed Girl.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Francis Ford and Ella Hall in 'The Great Reward' episodes 3 and 4. 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: 1923-05-22 - 1923-05-23
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday (22nd and 23rd May) at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Pearl White in 'Beyond Price.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Great Reward,' Tuesday, episodes 3 and 4; Wednesday, episodes 5 and 6. 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: 1923-05-24 - 1923-05-26
Summary:

Thursday 24th to Saturday 26th May at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Pauline Frederick in 'The Mistress of Shenstone.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Francis Ford and Ella Hall in 'The Great Reward' episodes 5 and 6. 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: 1923-05-28 - 1923-05-28
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Gladys Brockwell and Stuart Holmes in 'Paid Back.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Great Reward' episodes 7 and 8. 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: 1923-05-29 - 1923-05-30
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., May McAvoy in 'The Virginia Courtship.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Francis Ford and Ella Hall in 'The Great Reward' episodes 7 and 8. 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: 1923-05-31 - 1923-06-02
Summary:

Thursday 31st May to Saturday 2nd June at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., R. C. Pictures Corporation presents 'A Wife's Awakening.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Francis Ford and Ella Hall in 'The Great Reward' episodes 9 and 10. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.