A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-06 - 1921-09-08
Summary:

Tuesday, 6th to Thursday, 8th September at 9.15 p.m., Triangle Film Corp. presents Margaret [sic] Blanche in 'A Place in the Sun.' Also Pathe's News and Comedies. Matinee programmes: Tuesday and Wednesday, 'Desert Gold'; Thursday at 5.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Trails…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-16 - 1921-09-17
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Ruffells' presents 'The Great Game,' a most wonderful drama in 6 parts featuring Bombardier Wells and an all-star cast. Also Pathe's latest news and comedies. Matinee programme: 5.15 p.m., 'Fool's Gold'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-17
Summary:

Scarlet Pimpernel,' from Baroness Orczy's novel, was shown on the screen at the World Theatre. Dustin Farnum and Winifred Kingston take the main roles in the film. Film synopsis included. Pathe News and two good comedies are also in the programme.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-08 - 1921-11-10
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Jack Sherrill and Mabel Withee in a rugged drama of human interest, 'Once to Every Man' in 5 parts. Also comedies and Pathe News. Matinees: 5.15 p.m., 'La La Lucille,' a special comedy attraction in 5 parts; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'King…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-15 - 1921-11-17
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Miriam Cooper in 'Betrayed.' Also Pathe's News and comedies. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. (Tel. 951.)

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-22
Summary:

Another Wm. Fox picture is now screening at the World Theatre, in which Gladys Brockwell takes the leading role. It is stated that some of the recent events shown in Pathe News are interesting, as well as 'Sticky Fingers,' a comedy in two parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-11 - 1922-08-14
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures presents Alice Brady in 'Out of the Chorus,' ‘Snub' Comedy and Pathe News. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., June Caprice and George B. Seitz in 'Sky Ranger' episodes 8 and 9. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre. August 12 Remarks: Sunday…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-26 - 1922-08-28
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures presents Mary Miles Minter in 'The Little Clown.' Also ‘Snub' Pollard Comedy and Pathe News. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., June Caprice and George B. Seitz in 'Sky Ranger' episodes 12 and 13. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-30 - 1924-01-31
Summary:

Now till Saturday, May McAvoy in 'Morals,' a great throbbing story produced from W. J. Locke's novel. Also British Gazette, latest news from Great Britain, and Out of the Inkwell cartoon comedy, 'Mechanical Doll.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-30 - 1924-01-30
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday only, May McAvoy in 'Morals.' Also British Gazette, showing the latest news of Great Britain.

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-25 - 1924-02-26
Summary:

Monday and Tuesday 25th and 26th February, Dorothy Revier in 'The Broadway Madonna' in 6 parts. Also, British Gazette showing latest news of Great Britain and 'Felix on the Trail.' Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-25 - 1924-02-25
Summary:

The Broadway Madonna.' There is also a British Gazette, showing the great cities and latest news of Great Britain.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-12 - 1924-03-15
Summary:

12th Wednesday to 15th Saturday at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., British Gazette, Mr. Ramsay MacDonald--England's first socialist premier, Great British railway strike, etc. Also Ethel Clayton in 'Can a Woman Love Twice?' Admission: 9.15 p.m., $1.50 and $1.00; 5.15 p.m., $1.00 and 70…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-12 - 1924-03-12
Summary:

Ethel Clayton in 'Can a Woman Love Twice?' Also British Gazette: Mr. MacDonald England's first socialist premier at Buckingham Palace; Great British railway strike; England's great victory in rugby international with wales at Swansea.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-26 - 1924-03-29
Summary:

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 26th, 27th, 28th and 29th March, 'Lights Out' with an all-star cast. Also British Gazette. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-16 - 1924-04-18
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Monte Blue and Mary Alden in 'The Tents of Allah.' Also British Gazette: London Dock Strike, Prince of Wales (opens school of science), and more pictures from the Radiant Riviera. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-26 - 1924-05-27
Summary:

Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th for two days only, Florence Reed in 'Eternal Mother.' Also Pathe News and Felix the Cat Comedy.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-27 - 1924-08-29
Summary:

Wednesday 27th to Saturday 30th August at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Itching Palms,' story by Roy Briant with an all-star cast. Also British Gazette No. 1101/02, 'Bubbles' (Inkwell Cartoon), 'Between Showers' (Cameo Comedy). Usual prices.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-01 - 1924-10-03
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Irene Rich and Monte Blue in 'Lucretia Lombard,' a drama of flaming passion adapted from the nationally famous novel by Kathleen Norris, Warner Bros. classic of the screen. Also British Gazette 1109/10, 'Felix Tries for Treasure' (…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-04 - 1924-10-04
Summary:

Don't fail to see a Warner Bros. classic of the screen, 'Lucretia Lombard' featuring Irene Rich and Monte Blue, a drama of flaming passion adapted from the nationally famous novel by Kathleen Norris. Also British Gazette 1109/10, 'Felix Tries for Treasure' (Cartoon), and…