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: 1922-03-10 - 1922-03-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Edith Roberts in 'The Fire Cat,' a story by Castilian maiden. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, final episodes of 'Velvet Fingers' and 1st episodes of 'White Horseman,' featuring Art Acord. Usual prices. Booking at 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: 1922-03-17 - 1922-03-20
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., 'Madonnas and Men' in 6 parts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Art Acord in 'The White Horseman' episodes 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre. March 18 Remarks: Sunday matinee at 6 p.m. sharp, Dorothy Dalton in 'Hard…

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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: 1922-03-24 - 1922-03-25
Summary:

Beginning Friday, for 3 nights only at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Billie Rhodes in 'The Blue Bonnet.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Art Acord in 'The White Horseman,' episodes 4th and 5th. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre. March 25 Remarks: Sunday matinee at 6 p.m. sharp…

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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: 1922-03-27 - 1922-03-27
Summary:

Today only, 5 p.m. sharp and 9.15 p.m., Gaby Deslys and Harry Pilcer in 'Gaby,' 7 reels. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Art Acord in 'The White Horseman,' 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: 1922-03-31 - 1922-04-03
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Ivan Abramson presents Vivian Martin, supported by an all-star cast, in 'Mother Eternal' in 7 reels. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Art Acord in 'The White Horseman' 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: 1922-04-07 - 1922-04-10
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. (except Sunday matinee), Goldwyn presents Frank Lloyd's production, 'A Voice in the Dark.' Also ‘Snub' Pollard comedies. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Art Acord in 'The White Horseman' 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: 1922-04-14 - 1922-04-14
Summary:

Today at 5.15 sharp and 9.15 p.m., May McAvoy and Bruce Gordon in 'The House of the Tolling Bell' and ‘Snub' Pollard Comedies. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Art Acord in 'The White Horseman' 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: 1922-04-17 - 1922-04-17
Summary:

Today at 5.15 sharp and 9.15 p.m., 'For a Woman's Honor' starring H. B. Warner. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Art Acord in 'The White Horseman' 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: 1922-04-21 - 1922-04-24
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Gloria Swanson in Cecil B. DeMille's special production, 'For Better, for Worse' in 7 parts. 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., Art Acord in 'The White Horseman' 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: 1922-04-22 - 1922-04-22
Summary:

Today at 5 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Gloria Swanson in Cecil B. DeMille's special production, 'For Better, for Worse' in 7 parts. 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., Art Acord in 'The White Horseman' episodes 12 and 13. Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., Wallace Reid in 'Too Many Millions.…

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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: 1922-04-28 - 1922-05-01
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., May McAvoy and Bruce Gordon in 'Forbidden Valley.' 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., 'The White Horseman' episodes 14 and 15. 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: 1922-04-29 - 1922-04-29
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., May McAvoy and Bruce Gordon in 'Forbidden Valley.' 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., 'The White Horseman' episodes 14 and 15. Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., William S. Hart in 'The Border Wireless.' 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: 1922-05-05 - 1922-05-08
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn presents Mabel Normand in 'The Floor Below,' a mystery drama of thrills and romance in 6 parts. 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., 'The White Horseman' 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: 1922-05-06 - 1922-05-06
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn presents Mabel Normand in 'The Floor Below,' in 6 parts. 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., 'The White Horseman' episodes 16 and 17. Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., Gladys Walton in 'Risky Business.' 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: 1922-05-12 - 1922-05-15
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Gladys Walton in 'Rich Girl, Poor Girl,' a delightful drama of heart interest. 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., final episode of 'The White Horseman' and 1st episode of 'Do or Die' featuring Eddie Polo. 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: 1922-05-13 - 1922-05-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Gladys Walton in 'Rich Girl, Poor Girl.' 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., final episode of 'The White Horseman' and 1st episode of 'Do or Die' featuring Eddie Polo. Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., Wallace Reid in 'The Dub.' Usual prices.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-09 - 1925-09-10
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Constance Talmadge in 'The Sauce for the Goose.' Usual prices. Starting Wednesday next, Andree Lafayette in 'Why Get Married?' Don't forget the date. Coming, 'Koenigsmark.' Watch for its opening date.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-11 - 1925-02-13
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Andree Lafayette in 'Why Get Married?' Special music usual prices. Coming, 'Koenigsmark.' February 12 Remarks: Picture included. February 13 Remarks: Picture included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-11 - 1925-02-12
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15, Andree Lafayette in 'Why Get Married?' Special music. No increase in prices. Coming, 'Koenigsmark.' Watch for its opening date. Today till Friday at 2.30 and 7.15, 'Mr. Nobody' episodes 19 and 20. Added attraction, Magical…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-13 - 1925-02-14
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15, Andree Lafayette in 'Why Get Married?' With special music at usual prices. Coming 'Koenigsmark.' Watch for its opening date. Starting Sunday next, an interesting drama of intrigue and thrills, 'Shadows of Conscience.'