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: 1922-03-10 - 1922-03-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Edith Roberts in 'The Fire Cat.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, final episodes of 'Velvet Fingers' and 1st episodes of 'The White Horseman' featuring Art Acord. Sunday matinee 6 p.m., Dorothy Gish in 'Battling Jane.…

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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: 1922-03-17 - 1922-03-20
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., 'Madonnas and Men' in 6 parts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Art Acord in 'The White Horseman' episodes 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Sunday matinee 6 p.m. sharp, Dorothy Dalton in 'Hard Boiled.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-24 - 1922-03-25
Summary:

Beginning Friday for 3 nights only, 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Billie Rhodes in 'The Blue Bonnet.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Art Acord in 'The White Horseman' episodes 4 and 5. Sunday matinee 6 p.m. sharp, Charles Ray in 'His Own Home Town.' Usual prices.…

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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: 1922-03-27 - 1922-03-27
Summary:

Today only 5 p.m. sharp and 9.15 p.m., Gaby Delys [sic] and Harry Pilcer in 'Gaby' in 7 reels. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Art Acord in 'The White Horseman' episodes 4 and 5. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-30 - 1922-04-03
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Ivan Abramson presents Vivian Martin in 'Mother Eternal' in 7 reels. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Art Acord in 'The White Horseman' episodes 6 and 7. Sunday matinee 6 p.m., J. Stuart Blackton presents 'Wild Youth.' Usual prices.…

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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-07 - 1922-04-10
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn presents Frank Lloyd's production of 'A Voice in the Dark.' Also Snob [sic] Pollard Comedies. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Art Acord in 'The White Horseman' 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: 1922-04-21 - 1922-04-24
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Gloria Swanson in Cecil B. DeMille's special production, 'For Better, for Worse' in 7 parts. 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., 'The Horseman' [sic] episodes 12 and 13. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. April 22 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on…

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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: 1922-04-27 - 1922-05-01
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., May McAvoy and Bruce Gordon in 'Forbidden Valley [sic]' in 6 parts. 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., 'The White Horseman' episodes 14 and 15. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. April 27, 28 & 29 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'Forbidden…

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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: 1922-05-05 - 1922-05-08
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn presents Mabel Normand in 'The Floor Below' in 6 parts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The White Horseman' episodes 16 and 17. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. May 5 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. On 'The Floor Below,' supported by…

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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: 1922-05-12 - 1922-05-15
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Gladys Walton in 'Rich Girl, Poor Girl.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., final episode of 'The White Horseman' and 1st episode of 'Do or Die' featuring Eddie Polo. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. May 13 Remarks: Sunday matinee 6 p.m., Wallace…

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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.