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: Drama That Will Thrill Your Very Soul
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-01 - 1923-12-15
Summary:

Priscilla Dean in a remarkable picturization of one of the best novels by Frances Hodgson Burnett, 'The Flame of Life,' Universal super Jewel. December 8 & 12 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Headline: Miss Dean's Best: Dynamic Star Wins New Laurels
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-08
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Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-12 - 1923-12-15
Summary:

Priscilla Dean in 'The Flame of Life,' Universal-Jewel in 7 reels. Beginning Wednesday 12th to Saturday 15th December. Admission: 9.15 p.m., $1.30 and 70 cents; 5.15 p.m., 80 cents and 60 cents. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: The Flame of Life': Priscilla Dean's New Picture
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-15
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-24
Summary:

Bavu,' the Universal-Jewel special production which will be shown at the World Theatre tomorrow. The all-star cast includes Wallace Beery, Estelle Taylor, Josef Swickard, Forrest Stanley, Sylvia Breamer, Martha Mattox, Nickolai de Ruiz, Harry Carter, Jack Rollens. Stuart Paton directed them…

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Headline: White Tiger': At the Queen's
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-16
Summary:

White Tiger,' a Universal picture, commences a brief run at the Queen's Theatre, starring Priscilla Dean. She was supported by Wallace Beery, of 'The Four Horsemen,' 'Robin Hood' and 'The Flame of Life'; Raymond Griffith and Matt Moore.

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Headline: World Theatre: 'A Lady of Quality'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-01
Summary:

A Lady of Quality,' Universal super Jewel production, starring Virginia Valli and directed by Hobart Henley, comes to the World Theatre next Wednesday. It is the second Universal screen version of a Burnett novel, the first being 'The Flame of Life.' Film plot included.

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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.

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Headline: Queen's Super Cinema
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-10-22 - 1925-10-24
Summary:

Today till Saturday, Laura La Plante in 'The Teaser.' Also 1910 to 1925, anniversary number of Gaumont graphic and Tod Sanborn, the world-famous xylophonist.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre: Another Excellent Programme - Music and Comedy
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-10-23
Summary:

Queen's Theatre provides three items in the current programme: Performance from Tod Sanborn; feature film 'The Teaser'; The Gaumont Graphic's of the scenes depicted being the Funeral of King Edward and the Coronation of King George.