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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-07 - 1924-11-07
Summary:

Mary Pickford in 'Mary Ain't Guilty.' Also new round of 'Leather Pushers.' Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Today till Sunday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Behind the Curtain' and Eddie Polo in 'Secret Four' (1st episodes). Usual prices.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-08 - 1924-11-08
Summary:

Last chance to see Mary Pickford in 'Mary Ain't Guilty.' Also new round of 'Leather Pushers.' Final show today. Today and tomorrow at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Behind the Curtain.' Also Eddie Polo in 'The Secret Four' (first episode) and the 'Hongkong…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-10 - 1924-11-10
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Constance Talmadge in 'The Lesson' and the 'Hongkong Fire Brigade Annual Drill' display, (China Sun's latest production). Usual prices. Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Secret Four' (episodes 1…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-12 - 1924-11-12
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Emory Johnson's giant epic of the screen, 'The Mailman' starring Ralph Lewis, Johnnie Walker and a wonderful cast. Special picture, special music at ordinary prices. Today and tomorrow only at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in '…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-13 - 1924-11-14
Summary:

Emory Johnson, master showman of the cinema hits the bull's eye again with 'The Mailman,' starring Ralph Lewis, Johnnie Walker and a wonderful cast. Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Special music at usual prices. Today only at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in '…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-15 - 1924-11-15
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Mailman,' starring Ralph Lewis, Johnnie Walker and a big cast, Emory Johnson's giant epic of the screen. Commencing tomorrow, Hoot Gibson in 'Kindled Courage.' Today and tomorrow at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Secret…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-17 - 1924-11-17
Summary:

Last chance to see Hoot Gibson in 'Kindled Courage.' Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Commencing tomorrow, Warner Bros. present 'Broadway After Dark,' starring Adolphe Menjou, Anna Q. Nilsson, Norma Shearer, Carmel Myers, and a thousand others. Today till Saturday at 2.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-18 - 1924-11-19
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Warner Bros. present 'Broadway After Dark' with Adolphe Menjou, Anna Q. Nilsson, Carmel Myers, Norma Shearer, Willard Louis, Edmund Burns, and others. Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Mailman' (Emory Johnson's…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-20 - 1924-11-20
Summary:

See Warner Bros.' presentation of 'Broadway After Dark,' a drama founded on Owen Davis' Broadway success, with Adolphe Menjou, Anna Q. Nilsson, Carmel Myers, Norma Shearer, Willard Louis and Edmund Burns. Showing today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Today only at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-28 - 1924-11-29
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15, Diana Karenne in 'The Martyr Queen.' Our great sacrifice at usual prices. Starting Sunday, Norma Talmadge in 'The New Moon.' Today till Sunday at 2.30 and 7.15, Eddie Polo in 'Secret Four' (episodes 7 and 8).

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-01 - 1924-12-02
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The New Moon.' Usual prices. Starting Wednesday next, 'The Girl Who Came Back' starring Miriam Cooper, Kenneth Harlan, Zasu Pitts and a great cast. Watch for it. Today till Thursday, Eddie Polo in 'Secret Four…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-03 - 1924-12-05
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Girl Who Came Back,' with a brilliant cast including Miriam Cooper, Kenneth Harlan, Gaston Glass, Joseph Dowling, Zasu Pitts, Ethel Shannon, Fred Malatesta, and Mary Culver. Special music. Usual prices. Today and tomorrow only at 2.30 and…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-06 - 1924-12-06
Summary:

Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Girl Who Came Back,' with a brilliant cast including Miriam Cooper, Kenneth Harlan, Gaston Glass, Joseph Dowling, Zasu Pitts, Ethel Shannon, Fred Malatesta, and Mary Culver. Special music, ordinary prices. Don't miss your last chance.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-08 - 1924-12-08
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mae Marsh in 'The Beloved Traitor.' Usual prices. Don't miss it. Starting Wednesday next, Warner Bros. by arrangement with the dean of drama, David Belasco in 'The Gold Diggers,' with Hope Hampton, Louise Fazenda, Wyndham…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-10 - 1924-12-11
Summary:

Starting today at 5.15 and 9.15, Warner Bros. by arrangement with the dean of drama, David Belasco, presents 'The Gold Diggers,' nine reels of exciting scenes based on the famous play by Avery Hopwood, with Hope Hampton, Louise Fazenda, Wyndham Standing and a great cast. Special music…

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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: 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.…