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 Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-25 - 1921-11-28
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Elsie Ferguson in 'Under the Greenwood Tree.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Dragon's Net' 1st and 2nd episodes, featuring Marie Walcamp. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co., Tel 951.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-30 - 1921-12-05
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bernard Durning in 'Seeds of Vengeance.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Marie Walcamp in 'The Dragon's Net' 3rd and 4th episodes. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co., Tel 951. November 30 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. Illustration included.…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-09 - 1921-12-10
Summary:

Friday, 9th to Monday, 12th 5.15 p.m. (except Sunday) and 9.15 p.m., Olive Thomas in 'Love's Prisoner.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, 5 and 6 episodes of 'The Dragon's Net.' Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co., (Tel. 951).

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-12 - 1921-12-12
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Captain E. R. G. R. Evans, C. B. D. S. O., R. N. will tell the story of Captain Scott's Last Antarctic Expedition. H. E. The Governor, Sir R. E. Stubbs, K. C. M. G. will preside. Admission: $2.00, $1.50 and $1.00. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co., (Tel. 951). 5.15 p.m.…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-13 - 1921-12-19
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. today, Dorothy Phillips and Margaret Mann in 'Once to Every Woman.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Marie Walcamp in 'The Dragon's Net,' 7 and 8 episodes. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co., (Tel. 951). December 13, 15 & 16 Remarks: On page 5, another ad.…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-22 - 1921-12-23
Summary:

Today at 9.15 p.m., 'My Lady's Dress' featuring Gladys Cooper and Malcom [sic] Cherry. 5.15 p.m. matinee, Clara Kimball Young in 'The Foolish Virgin.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 9 and 10 episodes of 'The Dragon's Net.' Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-29 - 1921-12-31
Summary:

5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Universal Jewel presents a big special production, 'The Dumb Girl of Portici' featuring Anna Pavlova in 8 reels. Usual prices. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., final episode of 'The Dragon's Net.' Booking at the Theatre, phone 1337. Sunday's Matinees: Douglas…

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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: 1922-06-22 - 1922-06-26
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Ivan Abramson's super-picture, 'The Wrong Woman' in 6 parts starring Olive Tell and Montagu Love. 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick and George Larkin in 'Terror Trail' episodes 1 and 2. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. June 22…

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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-29 - 1922-07-03
Summary:

9.15 p.m. only, China's Great War picture entitled 'Wu-Pei-Fu and His Army.' Bebe Daniels in 'She Couldn't Help It.' Prices $1.20 and 60 cents. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Eileen Sedgwick and George Larkin in 'Terror Trail' episodes 3 and 4. Matinee…

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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-07 - 1922-07-10
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Plaything of Broadway' featuring Justine Johnstone. Also ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Name the Day.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'Terror Trail' episodes 5 and 6. 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: 1922-07-11 - 1922-07-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bessie Barriscale in 'A Trick of Fate.' 2.30 and 7.15 performances, Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die' final episodes and Eileen Sedgwick in 'Terror Trail' episodes 7 and 8. 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: 1922-07-14 - 1922-07-17
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents 'The Sage Hen' with Gladys Brockwell, Wallace MacDonald and Lillian Rich. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'Terror Trail' episodes 9 and 10. 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: 1922-07-18 - 1922-07-20
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Selznick presents William Faversham in 'The Man Who Lost Himself' in 7 parts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'Terror Trail' episodes 11 and 12. 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: 1922-07-26 - 1922-07-27
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mae Murray in 'A.B.C of Love' in 6 reels. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'Terror Trail' episodes 13 and 14. 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: 1922-08-01 - 1922-08-03
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox present Tom Mix in 'Six-Shooter Andy.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'Terror Trail' episodes 15 and 16. 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: 1922-08-08 - 1922-08-10
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bessie Barriscale in 'Two-Gun Betty.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'Terror Trail' episode 17 and 18 (final). Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-07-13 - 1925-07-15
Summary:

Today at all shows, Pauline Starke and Niles Welch in 'The Courage of Marge O'Doone.' Added attraction: first comedy in 2 reels and Gaumont graphic.