A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: When a Woman Strikes': World's Weekend Attraction
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-22
Summary:

The star film at the World Theatre this weekend is a five-part picture entitled 'When a Woman Strikes.' It is a tale of the wild West with a cast including Ben Wilson, Neva Gerber, Rosemary Theby, Murdock MacQuarrie and other film favourite. Film synopsis included. There is the usual…

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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace. Entirely Under British Management - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-11 - 1921-11-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'The Foolish Virgin,' by Thomas Dixon [sic], author of 'The Birth of a Nation.' Latest Topical Budget and Comedies. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.

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Headline: Hong Kong Telegraph News 1922-11-22
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-22
Summary:

World Theatre is going to screen the film version of the novel 'Eastward Ho!' The film features a new William Fox star, William Russell. The latest interesting events in Europe will be shown in the Topical Budget.

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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern & Coolest Picture Palace - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-06 - 1922-12-09
Summary:

Wed. 6th to Sat. 9th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pearl White in 'A Mountain Woman,' in 7 parts, and Topical Budget 581. At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'Hurricane Hutch,' Wed.-Thur., epis. 13 &14, Fri.-Sat., epis. 15 (final). Usual price. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-23 - 1923-04-24
Summary:

Mon. 23rd and Tue. 24th April at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Eugene O'Brien in 'A Fool and His Money.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Mon. 'Lightning Bryce,' final epis.; Tue.-Fri., 'The Radio King,' epis. 1 & 2. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-25 - 1923-04-28
Summary:

Wed. 25th to Sat. 28tj April at 5 & 9.15 p.m., The Great Fight for the Middlewieght Championship of Europe, Ted (Kid) Lewis v. Roland Todd. Also, Wanda Hawley in 'Her Sturdy Oak.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'The Radio King,' Wed.-Fri. epis. 1 & 2; Sat.-Tue. epis. 3…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-30 - 1923-05-01
Summary:

Mon. 30th April and Tue. 1st May at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Constance Binney in 'The Case of Becky.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'The Radio King,' epis. 3 & 4. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-02 - 1923-05-05
Summary:

Wed. 2nd to Sat. 5th May at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Her Majesty' with Mollie King & Creighton Hale. Also, Snub Pollard in '365 Days.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'The Radio King,' epis. 5 & 6. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-08 - 1923-05-09
Summary:

Tue. 8th and Wed. 9th only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents 'Cheating the Public.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'The Radio King,' epis. 7 & 8. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-10 - 1923-05-12
Summary:

Thur. 10th and Sat. 12th May at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Pearl White in 'Know Your Men.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'The Radio King,' epis. 9 & 10 (final). Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.