A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-26
Summary:

The World Theatre's star film 'The Source' is an interesting picture with a plot staged in a lumber camp. Film synopsis included. Other films shown are the Gaumont Graphic and a very funny comedy. At 5.15, the star film is 'Melting Millions,' and first three episodes of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-02
Summary:

La La Lucille,' the star film now showing at the World Theatre, is one long laugh from start to finish. With such names as Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran in the cast, the acting is bound to be good. Film synopsis included. The programme also includes some minor films, with the usual Pathe's…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-16
Summary:

The star film at the World Theatre is a five-part drama entitled 'Betrayed.' Film synopsis included. Other films are the Pathe News and a couple of good comedies. At the matinees, two further episodes of 'King of the Circus,' featuring Eddie Polo, are being screened.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-30
Summary:

Desperate Trails,' is showing at the World Theatre. It is a good picture in every respect, with Harry Carey and Irene Rich in the principal roles. Film synopsis included. The Screen Magazine is shown, also a good comedy. At the matinees at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., two further episodes of '…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-14
Summary:

In the World Theatre's change of programme, the star film is a picture entitled 'Under Northern Lights.' It is a Universal production, the principal roles being taken by the popular Virginia Faire and Leonard Clapham. Another fine film is a Universal Jewel Comedy, 'Roman…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-18
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-22
Summary:

Ivan Mozukin, one of the world' greatest dramatic actors is presented in the play, 'The Man of Her Dreams,' which is scheduled for four days' run at the World Theatre. Nathalia Lesienko [sic] is the world famous actress. She will be welcomed by critics and movie fans.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-23
Summary:

The artistic European production, 'The Man of Her Dreams,' running on the screen of the World Theatre, is a beautiful drama supported by two great dramatists – Ivan Mozukin and Nathalia Lesienko [sic]. The public demand acting and story and refuse to patronize a play either on stage or…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-25
Summary:

The Man of Her Dreams' has attracted crowds at the World Theatre. The stars in this drama, Mozukin and Lesienko, put their hearts into the acting, and every movement carries their souls in it. Today will be its last show.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-27
Summary:

The man of her dreams' is the picture that has attracted big crowds at the World Theatre during the weekend. The stars are Mozukin and Lesienko, who put their heart into the acting.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-30
Summary:

Alexandre Dumas' masterwork 'Kean' was masterfully picturized and produced on the screens in Europe and America. Hongkong has now the opportunity of seeing it reproduced at the World Theatre. With the two great dramatic stars, Mozukin and Lesienko, this picture has received much…