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: 1923-01-11
Summary:

This Week's Arrangements: Today 400 sailors will be entertained to tiffin at the City Hall. His Excellency the Governor will give a dinner at Government House to the Vice Admiral and his staff. On Friday 190 cadets will lunch at the City Hall and afterwards be conveyed to the World Theatre…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-26
Summary:

The cadets and men on the Japanese training squadron spent a fairly busy weekend sightseeing. Yesterday, 750 Japanese sailors and 100 British sailors were entertained at a cinematograph performance at the World Theatre, at the conclusion of which each man received a packet of cigarettes bearing…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-02
Summary:

Under the auspices of the joint Chambers of Commerce Committee for the Hongkong Section of the British Empire Exhibition, an exhibition of cinematograph films, including pictures of Hongkong for display at the British Empire Exhibition, is to be shown at the World Theatre on Thursday.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-20 - 1924-10-21
Summary:

Today & tomorrow only at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Jack Hoxie in 'Ridgeway of Mantana.' Monday till Thursday at 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'Demon Shadow,' ep. 1, 2 & 3 and 'Jack and the Beanstalk' (comedy). Usual prices. Commencing Wednesday next, 'The Man of…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-20 - 1924-10-20
Summary:

See Jack Hoxie and a great cast in 'Ridgeway of Montana' today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Monday till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Demon Shadow' episodes 1, 2 and 3 and 'Jack and the Beanstalk' (comedy). Usual prices. Commencing Wednesday next,…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-20 - 1924-10-21
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15, Jack Hoxie in 'Ridgeway of Montana.' Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15, 'Demon Shadow' ep. 1, 2 and 3 and 'Jack and the Beanstalk.' Commencing Wednesday next, 'The Man of Her Dreams' featuring Ivan Mozukin and…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-21 - 1924-10-21
Summary:

Last chance to see Jack Hoxie in 'Ridgeway of Montana.' Final show today. Commencing tomorrow, 'The Man of Her Dreams' featuring Ivan Mozukin and Nathalia Lesienko. Also 'Leather Pushers' (round 22). Increased prices. Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m.,…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-22 - 1924-10-25
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., the world's greatest dramatists, Ivan Mozukin [sic] & Nathalia Lesienko [sic] in 'The Man of Her Dreams.' Film plot included. Also, 'Leather Pushers' (Round 22). Increased prices. October 22-23 Remarks: Today &…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-22 - 1924-10-24
Summary:

Ivan Mozukin and Nathalia Lesienko in 'The Man of Her Dreams.' Also 'Leather Pushers' (round 22). Showing today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Increased prices. Today and tomorrow at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Demon Shadow' episodes 1, 2 and 3 and 'Jack and the…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-22 - 1924-10-25
Summary:

Ivan Mozukin and Nathalis Lesienko in 'The Man of Her Dreams.' Also 'Leather Pushers' [sic] (Round 22), showing today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Increased prices. Today and tomorrow at 2.30 and 7.15, 'Demon Shadow' ep. 1, 2 and 3 and 'Jack and the…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-09 - 1924-12-13
Summary:

Wed. Dec. 10th at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Warner Bros. presents 'The Gold Diggers,' in 9 reels with Hope Hamption, Louise Fazenda, Windham Standing and a notable cast. Film plot included. December 9-12 Remarks: On page 4 & 5, Illustration included. December 10-11 Remarks: Today…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-12 - 1924-12-12
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15, Warner Bros. present 'The Gold Diggers,' nine reels of interesting scenes made with the assistance of the dean of drama, David Belasco, with Hope Hampton, Wyndham Standing, Louise Fazenda and a strong cast. Special music. Reasonable prices.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-13 - 1924-12-20
Summary:

The biggest boxing show starting Wednesday 17th, 'Firpo vs. Wills' (12 rounds) and 'Dempsey vs. Gibbons' (15 rounds). December 15 Remarks: Today & tomorrow, Georges Carpentier in 'The Wonder Man.' December 16-17 & 19 Remarks: Another ad. on the biggest…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-13 - 1924-12-13
Summary:

Last chance to see Warner Bros. by arrangement with David Belasco in 'The Gold Diggers' with Hope Hampton, Louise Fazenda, Wyndham Standing and a strong cast, a knock-out story of a group of showgirls based on the famous play by Avery Hopwood. Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-15 - 1924-12-16
Summary:

Today & tomorrow only at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Georges Carpentier in 'The Wonder Man.' Commencing Wed. 17th, the biggest boxing show, 'Firpo vs. Wills' (12 rounds) and 'Dempsey vs. Gibbons' (15 rounds). Today till Thursday at 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., a marvelous…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-15 - 1924-12-16
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Georges Carpentier in 'The Wonder Man' in 7 reels. Usual prices. Commencing Wednesday 17th, the biggest boxing show ever seen, Dempsey vs. Gibbons (15 rounds) and Firpo vs. Wills (12 rounds), nine reels of excitement. Today till Thursday…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-15 - 1924-12-16
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15, Georges Carpentier in 'The Wonder Man.' Usual prices. Commencing Wednesday 17th, the biggest boxing show. Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15, a marvelous chapter play with English and Chinese titles, 'Mr. Nobody' (ep 1, 2 and 3).…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-17 - 1924-12-19
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. only, the greatest boxing show, nine full reels of thrills, suspense and excitement unequalled in motion picture history. Firpo vs. Wills (12 rounds) and Dempsey vs. Gibbons (15 rounds). Prices $2.00, $1.00 and 60 cents. Soldiers, sailors and students…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-17 - 1924-12-20
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 only, the greatest boxing show ever seen. Prices $2.00, $1.00 and 60 cents. Today and tomorrow at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a marvelous chapter play with English and Chinese titles, 'Mr. Nobody' (ep 1, 2 and 3). December 20 Remarks: Commencing tomorrow at…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-20 - 1924-12-20
Summary:

Last chance to see the biggest boxing show ever seen here, Firpo vs. Wills (12 rounds) and Dempsey vs. Gibbons (15 rounds), nine full reels of thrills, suspense and excitement unequalled in motion picture history. Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. only. Commencing tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m…