A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-30
Summary:

The Symbol of Sacrifice' in eight exciting parts, will be screened for the first time in Hongkong at the World Theatre. The film was produced by The African Film Productions Ltd., and shown by The Middle East Films Ltd.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-03
Summary:

The management of the World Theatre has invited 80 boy scouts and cadets to witness the great production 'The Symbol of Sacrifice' tonight.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-07 - 1921-10-11
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., by arrangement with Broadwest Films, a deluxe sporting drama of the season starring Stewart Rome and Gregory Scott in 'A [sic] Gentleman Rider.' Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m., 'Little Miss Optimist'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Trailed by Three' episodes…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-10
Summary:

World Theatre is screening the film 'The Symbol of Sacrifice.' A double attraction is offered in Russian and Hungarian dance by Mr. and Mrs. Gordan.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-13 - 1921-10-15
Summary:

Matinee 4.30 p.m., Friday 14th, Saturday 15th and Monday 17th, 'The Symbol of Sacrifice' in 8 parts. Owing to the great length of this picture, the show starts at 4.30 p.m. sharp.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-14 - 1921-10-17
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Dustin Farnum in 'The Scarlet Pimpernel.' Matinee 4.30 p.m. sharp, 'The Symbol of Sacrifice'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Trailed by Three' episodes 4th and 5th. Usual price. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. Tel 951.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-06 - 1921-12-07
Summary:

Today till Wednesday at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Douglas Fairbanks in 'Say! Young Fellow.' Kowloon Theatre, for two nights only, commencing at 9.15 sharp, matinee Wednesday 5.45 p.m., 'The Symbol of Sacrifice,' in 3 reels.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-27 - 1924-03-01
Summary:

Wednesday 27th to Saturday 1st March at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Jane Novak in 'Divorce' in 6 reels. Also Pathe's British Gazette, showing British submarine disaster of Portland and Great London dock fire. Admission: 9.15 p.m., $1.50 and $1.00; 5.15, $1.00 and 70 cents. Booking at the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-28 - 1924-05-31
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Marie Prevost in Warner Bros' 'The Beautiful and Damned.' Also Pathe British Gazette and Out of Inkwell Comedy. May 31 Remarks: On page 10, another ad.on 'The Beautiful and Damned' only. Plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-04 - 1924-06-07
Summary:

Carmel Myers in 'The Dancer of the Nile' and 'Arrival of Capt. D'Oisy' at Shanghai.' Also Pathe's British Gazette and Mermaid Comedy.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-18 - 1924-06-21
Summary:

Today to Saturday, 21st at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Warner Bros. presents Monte Blue, Marie Prevost, Frank Keenan, Irene Rich, Miss DuPont and Pat O'Malley in 'Brass.' Also Pathe British Gazette. Admission: 9.15 p.m., $1.50 and $1.00; 5.15 p.m., $1.00 and 70 cents. Hongkong Topical…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-07 - 1924-07-08
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe British Gazette: King and Queen of Roumania at the British Empire exhibition. Also Hoot Gibson and Laura La Plante in 'Ride for Your Life.' Usual prices. July 8 Remarks: 'The Canton Troops' produced by China Sun Motion…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-17
Summary:

The World Theatre is soon to show 'The Green Goddess' with George Arliss in the part he took in the late William Archer's famous play.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-25
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-25 - 1925-04-27
Summary:

Today till Monday at 5.15 and 9.15, a magnificent photo-dramatization of Kathleen Norris' novel, 'Butterfly,' with Laura La Plante, Norman Kerry, Ruth Clifford, Kenneth Harlan and others. Also Jack Dempsey in 'So This Is Paris.' April 25 Remarks: Starting Tuesday, '…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-25 - 1925-04-28
Summary:

Starting Tuesday next, George Arliss with Alice Joyce, Harry T. Morey and David Powell in 'The Green Goddess,' a Distinctive's production, distributed by Goldwyn-Cosmopolitan. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-27
Summary:

The Green Goddess,' starring George Arliss, Alice Joyce, David Powell and Harry T. Morey, will be shown at the World Theatre for 5 days beginning tomorrow. The producer is Mr. Olcott. Plot and production summary included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-28
Summary:

George Arliss, with Alice Joyce, appear in 'The Green Goddess' which is to be presented at the World Theatre for 5 days. Film plot included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-28 - 1925-04-29
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15, George Arliss with Alice Joyce in 'The Green Goddess.' Today at 2.30 and 7.15, Hoot Gibson in 'The Sawdust Trail.' Also 'The Funeral of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-30 - 1925-05-02
Summary:

George Arliss with Alice Joyce in 'The Green Goddess.' At all shows today. May 1 & 2 Remarks: Starting Sunday at 6 and 9.15, Floradora Vaudeville Company in their newest songs and dances. Also Buddy Messinger in 'Low Bridge.' May 2 Remarks: Another ad. on page 16. Today…