A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The World Theatre, Where All Good Pictures Go When They Are Really Good
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-22 - 1924-01-24
Summary:

Harold Lloyd's six-part film 'Why Worry.'

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Headline: South China Morning Post Advertisement 1924-01-29
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-29 - 1924-01-30
Summary:

Why Worry?' Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre: Des Voeux Road, Central
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-30 - 1924-01-31
Summary:

Now till Saturday, May McAvoy in 'Morals,' a great throbbing story produced from W. J. Locke's novel. Also British Gazette, latest news from Great Britain, and Out of the Inkwell cartoon comedy, 'Mechanical Doll.'

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Headline: World: Where All Good Pictures Go When They Are Really Good; Des Voeux Road, Central
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-30 - 1924-01-30
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday only, May McAvoy in 'Morals.' Also British Gazette, showing the latest news of Great Britain.

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Headline: South China Morning Post Advertisement 1924-01-31
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-31 - 1924-01-31
Summary:

Why Worry?' Tickle away your troubles. See my latest six-reel 'Why Worry?' and you'll be tickled pink. Picture included.

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Headline: World: Des Voeux Road, Central
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-01 - 1924-02-01
Summary:

Coming! Harold Lloyd is here in his latest six-reel Pathe Comedy, 'Why Worry?'

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Headline: At the World Of Course
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-02 - 1924-02-02
Summary:

See my latest six-reel Pathe Comedy, 'Why Worry?' Book your seats early.

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Headline: World Theatre: Des Voeux Road, Central
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-04 - 1924-02-04
Summary:

Starting Wednesday 6th February, Harold Lloyd in 'Why Worry?' Admission: 9.15 p.m., $2.00 and $1.50; 5.15 p.m., $1.50 and $1.00. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Des Voeux Road, Central
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-05 - 1924-02-05
Summary:

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th February, Harold Lloyd in 'Why Worry?' a Pathe Comedy. Admission: $2.00 and $1.50. Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre: Des Voeux Road, Central
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-07 - 1924-02-09
Summary:

Today till Saturday, 5th to 9th February, 9.15 and 5.15 p.m., Harold Lloyd in 'Why Worry?' Also 'Felix in the Bone Age.' Admission: $2.00 and $1.50. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Des Voeux Road, Central
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-07 - 1924-02-07
Summary:

Today till Saturday, Harold Lloyd in 'Why Worry?' Admission: $2.00 and $1.50. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Des Voeux Road, Central
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-08 - 1924-02-08
Summary:

Last two days, Harold Lloyd in 'Why Worry?' He touched your heart in 'Grandma's Boy,' he cured your ills in 'Dr. Jack,' you shrieked at 'Safety Last.' Now he'll tickle you pink with his red-hot romance.

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Headline: Why Worry' with Lloyd? You Can't, It's too Funny
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-08
Summary:

Why Worry' is Lloyd's first serious attempt at straight farce. Conspicuous among Lloyd's aides in 'Why Worry' are Jobyna Ralston and John Assen [sic]. The film is a riot of fun, and the only thing for you to worry about is getting into the World Theatre during its fun.…

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Headline: Final Showing at the World Today
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-09 - 1924-02-09
Summary:

Harold Lloyd in 'Why Worry?'

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Headline: South China Morning Post Advertisement 1924-02-25
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-25 - 1924-02-26
Summary:

Monday and Tuesday 25th and 26th February, Dorothy Revier in 'The Broadway Madonna' in 6 parts. Also, British Gazette showing latest news of Great Britain and 'Felix on the Trail.' Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-25 - 1924-02-25
Summary:

The Broadway Madonna.' There is also a British Gazette, showing the great cities and latest news of Great Britain.

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Headline: World Theatre: Des Voeux Road, Central
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-12 - 1924-03-15
Summary:

12th Wednesday to 15th Saturday at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., British Gazette, Mr. Ramsay MacDonald--England's first socialist premier, Great British railway strike, etc. Also Ethel Clayton in 'Can a Woman Love Twice?' Admission: 9.15 p.m., $1.50 and $1.00; 5.15 p.m., $1.00 and 70…

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Headline: At the World Theatre Today: Des Voeux Road, Central
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-12 - 1924-03-12
Summary:

Ethel Clayton in 'Can a Woman Love Twice?' Also British Gazette: Mr. MacDonald England's first socialist premier at Buckingham Palace; Great British railway strike; England's great victory in rugby international with wales at Swansea.

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Headline: World Theatre: Des Voeux Road, Central
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-26 - 1924-03-29
Summary:

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 26th, 27th, 28th and 29th March, 'Lights Out' with an all-star cast. Also British Gazette. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-16 - 1924-04-18
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Monte Blue and Mary Alden in 'The Tents of Allah.' Also British Gazette: London Dock Strike, Prince of Wales (opens school of science), and more pictures from the Radiant Riviera. Booking at the theatre.