A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-06 - 1922-01-09
Summary:

Beginning Friday, 6th till Monday, 9th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'A Beggar in Purple,' an Edgar Lewis production, Pathe Distributors. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'The Diamond Queen,' 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Booking at the theatre. Phone 1337.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-13 - 1922-01-14
Summary:

Friday, 13th to Sunday, 15th, Doris Kenyon in 'The Bandbox' in 6 parts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'The Diamond Queen' 4 and 5 episodes. Booking at the theatre. Phone 1337.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-16 - 1922-01-16
Summary:

Tonight only at 9.15 p.m., Miss Gladys Cooper in 'My Lady's Dress,' a latest British picture in 7 parts. 5.15 p.m., Doris Kenyon in 'The Bandbox.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'The Diamond Queen' 4 and 5 episodes. Booking at the theatre. Phone 1337.…

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Headline: World Theatre; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-20 - 1922-01-23
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m. only, Universal-Jewel deluxe presents Priscilla Dean in 'Outside the Law' in 8 parts. Prices of admission: $1.20, 70 cents and 50 cents. Navy and military in uniform, 40 cents to stalls only. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 6 and 7 episodes of 'The…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-07 - 1922-02-09
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Ethel Clayton in the new adaption for the screen of C. M. S. McLellan's 'Leah Kleschna,' 'The Girl Who Came Back.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, 10 and 11 episodes of 'Diamond Queen' featuring Eileen Sedgwick.…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-14 - 1922-02-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m. performance, William Fox presents Jewel Carmen in 'The Bride of Fear.' Also the Great Garcia Troupe with Misses Gladys Gordon and Nina in latest songs and dances. Prices of admission: $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents. 5.15 p.m. matinee, Dorothy Dalton in 'Quicksand…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-15 - 1922-02-16
Summary:

Today's programme. 9.15 p.m. performance, Jewel Carmen in 'The Bride of Fear' and the Great Garcia Troupe with Misses Gladys Gordon and Nina in latest songs and dances. Prices of admission: $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents. 5 p.m. (sharp) performance, Dorothy Dalton in 'Quicksand…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-21 - 1922-02-22
Summary:

5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m. performances, Mitchell Lewis in 'King Spruce' in 6 parts, from the novel by Holman F. Day. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Eileen Sedgwick in 'Diamond Queen,' 14th and 15th episodes. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-28 - 1922-03-02
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Olive Thomas in 'The Follies Girl.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Eileen Sedgwick in 'Diamond Queen' episodes 16 and 17. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-08 - 1922-03-09
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Mary Pickford in 'Johanna Enlists.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, final episodes of 'Diamond Queen' and 1st episodes of 'Brand Four' [sic] featuring Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-14 - 1922-03-16
Summary:

Today at 5 p.m. sharp and 9.15 p.m., Priscilla Dean in 'Reputation,' Stuart Paton's tremendous drama in 7 parts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four,' episodes 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-21 - 1922-03-23
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., 'Colorado,' a Universal special attraction, starring Frank Mayo. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four,' episodes 4th and 5th. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-28 - 1922-03-30
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., 'The Cast-Off,' a six-part picture made by Thomas H. Ince, featuring Bessie Barriscale. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four,' episodes 6 and 7. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-04 - 1922-04-06
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Dorothy Gish in 'The Hope Chest.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four' episodes 8 and 9. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-11 - 1922-04-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Thomas H. Ince presents Enid Bennett in 'Partners Three.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four' episodes 10 and 11. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-18 - 1922-04-19
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'For a Woman's Honour' starring H. B. Warner. 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four' episodes 12 and 13. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-20 - 1922-04-20
Summary:

Last performances, today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., May McAvoy and Bruce Gordon in 'The House of the Tolling Bell.' 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., 'Branded Four' episodes 12 and 13. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-25 - 1922-04-27
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents June Caprice in 'Blue-Eyed Mary.' 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., final episodes of 'Branded Four.' Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.