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
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-06 - 1924-10-07
Summary:

All shows today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'The Little Café.' Commencing Wednesday next, Lon Chaney & Virginia Valli in 'The Shock' (Universal-Jewel). October 7 Remarks: Another ad on page 5, illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-08 - 1924-10-10
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli in 'The Shock.' Directed by Lambert Hillyer with a superb cast. Increased prices. Today and tomorrow at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'The Little Café.' October 8 & 10 Remarks: Small ads on…

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Headline: Hong Kong Telegraph News 1924-10-08
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-08
Summary:

World Theatre will be showing 'The Shock' featuring Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli, today. The cast also includes Christine Mayo, Walter Long, Jack Mower, Henry Barrows and James Wong. The film is directed by Lambert Hillyer.

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Headline: Hong Kong Telegraph News 1924-10-09
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-09
Summary:

World Theatre is showing the Universal City attraction 'The Shock.' The film displays the San Francisco earthquake scene with utmost realism.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-10 - 1924-10-14
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli in 'The Shock.' Today till Monday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Collette [sic] Brettel in 'The Wolf of Tibet.' Usual prices. October 10-11 Remarks: Another small ads on page 2 & 3. October 11 Remarks…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-15 - 1924-10-18
Summary:

Wed. 15th to Sat. 18th Oct. at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in 'Tillie's Punctured Romance.' Also, Kiangsu-Chekiang War News (First Series). Two unusual pictures at ordinary prices. Today & tomorrow at 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli in 'The…