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: 1921-12-22 - 1921-12-22
Summary:

Gladys Cooper and Malcolm Chfery [sic] in 'My Lady's Dress,' in 7 reels, commencing Friday at 9.15 p.m. only.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-23 - 1921-12-23
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'My Lady's Dress,' Gladys Cooper and Malcon [sic] Cherry. 5.15 p.m. matinee, Clara Kimball Young in 'The Foolish Virgin.' 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 9 & 10 epis. of 'The Dragon's Net.' Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-23
Summary:

Samuelson Film Mfg. Co. of Isleworth, England, presents the well-known British players, Gladys Cooper and Malcolm Cherry in 'My Lady's Dress,' a magnificent picture of 7 parts, written by Edward Knoblock, which is going to be shown at the World Theatre this evening and for three…

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-24 - 1921-12-24
Summary:

Xmas Gifts Distribution on Saturday and Sunday starting from 12 noon. Saturday, 2.30 p.m., 'Once to Every Man.' 5.15 p.m., 'Foolish Virgin.' 9.15 p.m., 'My Lady's Dress.' Sunday, 'Santa Claus' and 'Star of Bethlehem.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-14 - 1922-01-16
Summary:

Miss Gladys Cooper in 'My Lady's Dress' will be screened for one night only on Monday, 16th at 9.15 p.m. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. January 16 Remarks: At 5.15 p.m., Doris Kenyon in 'The Bandbox.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'The Diamond…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-13 - 1922-12-16
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, 14th to 16th Dec., at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck,' in 5 parts. Also, Round one of 'The Leather Pusher.' December 13 Remarks: At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., William Russell in 'Challenge of the Law,' 5 parts. December 14-16…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-18 - 1922-12-19
Summary:

Mon. 18th & Tue. 19th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart presents 'A Private Scandal' with May McAvoy. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Ruth Clifford & Jack Sherrill in 'The Invisible Ray,' epis. 1 & 2. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-20 - 1922-12-22
Summary:

Wednesday to Friday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Buck Jones in 'Firebrand Trevison.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Ruth Clifford & Jack Sherrill in 'The Invisible Ray,' epis. 3 & 4. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-27 - 1922-12-30
Summary:

Wed. to Sat., 27th to 30th Dec at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart presents Mary Miles Minter in 'Sweet Lavender.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Invisible Ray,' Wed. & Thus. epis. 7 & 8, Fri.-Sun. epis. 9 & 10. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. December 30 Remarks: On…

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-03 - 1923-01-05
Summary:

Wed. to Sat. 3rd to 6th January at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Edith Hallor in 'Just Outside the Door,' and Round Three of 'The Leather Pushers.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. January 3 Remarks: On page 4, another ad. on 'Just Outside the Door' only. Illustration…

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-06 - 1923-01-09
Summary:

Sat. to Tue. at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents 'The Carnival Child.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. January 6 Remarks: Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., Babe Marie Osborn in 'Voice of Destiny.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe,' epis. 1 and 2.…

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-10 - 1923-01-13
Summary:

Wed. & Sat. 10th & 13th January at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lew Cody in 'Occasionally Yours,' a Robertson-Cole super-special in 6 parts. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Wed. & Thurs., 'Invisible Ray,' epis. 13, 14 and 15. Fri. to Mon., 'The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe,…

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-04
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening 'Behind the Curtain' for the last time today. Mary Pickford's 'Mary Ain't Guilty' commences its run tomorrow. 'Kean' continues until Thursday at the 2:30 and 7:15 shows. Queen's Theatre, on the other hand, is screening…

14
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-08 - 1925-06-10
Summary:

Today till Wednesday, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox super special production of Zane Grey's famous story, 'The Last Trail' with Maurice Flynn, Eva Novak and Wallace Beery. Also Jack Dempsey in 'Bring Him In,' the sixth of the 'Fight and Win' series. Starting…

15
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-10 - 1925-06-13
Summary:

Starting tomorrow, 5.15 and 9.15, Goldwyn presents Honoré de Balzac's famous story, 'Slave of Desire' with George Walsh, Bessie Love and Carmel Myers. June 11 & 12 Remarks: Every Thursday to Saturday, Ruth Roland in 'Ruth of the Range.' Every Sunday to Wednesday,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-11
Summary:

From today, World Theatre will be screening 'Slave of Desire.' The film is a screen version of Honore de Balzac's story 'Magic Skin.'

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-12
Summary:

Last night, World Theatre screened 'Slave of Desire' featuring Bessie Love, Carmel Myres and George Walsh. The film is a screen version of Honore de Balzac's story 'Magic Skin.' The film stays true to the original story. The supporting cast includes William Orlamond,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-13
Summary:

World Theatre is screening 'Slave of Desire' which was made at Goldwyn studio for distribution by Goldwyn-Cosmopolitan. The film is Charles Whittaker's adaptation of Honore de Balzac's story 'Magic Skin.' Gilbert E. Gable, president of Achievement Films, Inc., and…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-15 - 1925-06-18
Summary:

Today till Thursday 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Temporary Marriage' starring Mildred Davis and Kenneth Harlan. Usual prices. Every Sunday to Wednesday 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., William Fox presents 'Fantonmas.' June 17 & 18 Remarks: Starting tomorrow, 'More to Be Pitied Than…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-19 - 1925-06-22
Summary:

Today till Monday, 5.15 and 9.15, C. E. Blaney's great Broadway success, 'More to Be Pitied Than Scorned' starring Alice Lake, J. Frank Glendon, Rosemary Theby and a great cast. Also Jack Dempsey in 'The Title Holder,' the 7th of the 'Fight and Win' series.…