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: 1921-10-08
Summary:

The sporting drama entitled 'A Gentleman Rider' was screened last night at the World Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-11 - 1921-11-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'The Foolish Virgin' by Thomas Dixon, a picture for every girl who expects to marry and for the man who is to marry her. Also latest Topical Budget and comedies. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. (Tel. 951.)

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-06 - 1922-12-08
Summary:

Wednesday 6th to Saturday 9th December at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pearl White in 'A Mountain Woman' in 7 parts. Also Topical Budget 581. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Hurricane Hutch.' Wednesday 6th to Thursday 7th, episodes 13 and 14; Friday 8th to Sunday 10th, episode 15 (final). Prices…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-10
Summary:

Occasionally Yours,' a Robertson-Cole super-special starring Lew Cody, will be shown at the World Theatre for a run of four days beginning today. It is adapted to the screen by H. Tipton Steck from a story by Elmer Forst. Besides, Mr. Cody previously appeared in 'The Beloved Cheater…

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-11
Summary:

All of a Sudden Norma' is now showing at the World Theatre. Film synopsis included. In addition, the Topical Budget is interesting and 'The Dodger,' in which Bill West figures in the principal role, closes the programme.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-07
Summary:

Through a Glass Window,' which was presented at the World Theatre last night, is an excellent show. Little Miss Avoy wins your attention as the plucky little mite. And then there is Raymond Mckee and Fannie Midgely [sic]. All in all, it is a heart interest story which stacks up splendidly…

7
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-06 - 1924-10-07
Summary:

Max Linder in 'The Little Café.' All shows today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m. Usual prices. Commencing Wednesday next, Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli in 'The Shock' (Universal-Jewel).

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-07 - 1924-10-07
Summary:

Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli in 'The Shock.' Starting tomorrow. Increased prices. Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'The Little Café.' Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-07
Summary:

Lon Chaney in a Universal-Jewel super-production that comes to a climax when a reproduction of the earthquake of 1906 shakes San Francisco into kindling for the great fire, will be the offering at the World Theatre beginning tomorrow. It is entitled 'The Shock.' The sweetness is…

10
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-08 - 1924-10-10
Summary:

Showing today, Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli in 'The Shock.'

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-08 - 1924-10-08
Summary:

Young blood, young love, young idea, 'Sporting Youth' is your picture. Also Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli in 'The Shock.'

12
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-08 - 1924-10-08
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Virginia Valli and Lon Chaney in 'The Shock,' directed by Lambert Hillyer with a superb cast of favourite players. Increased prices. Today and tomorrow at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'The Little Café.'

13
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-08 - 1924-10-08
Summary:

Get ready for your biggest thrill. Carl Laemmle presents Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli in 'The Shock,' a Universal-Jewel production. Showing today. Increased prices. Picture included.

14
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-09 - 1924-10-09
Summary:

Get ready for your biggest thrill. 'The Shock,' a Universal-Jewel directed by Lammert Hillyer. Showing today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Increased prices.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-09 - 1924-10-09
Summary:

Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli in 'The Shock.' Starting today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Increased prices. Today at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'The Little Café.' Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-09
Summary:

Universal City officials have declined to explain how the San Francisco earthquake and fire and the actual demolishing of an entire section of the city were obtained as the climax for a picture which is showing at the World Theatre today. The production is 'The Shock,' and those who…

17
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-10 - 1924-10-11
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli in 'The Shock.' Today till Monday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Collette Brettel in 'The Wolf of Tibet.'

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

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli in 'The Shock.' Increased prices.

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

Don't miss your last chance, Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli in 'The Shock.' Final show today. Commencing tomorrow, the charming British actress, Collette Brettel in 'The Wolf of Tibet.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-14 - 1924-10-14
Summary:

The charming British actress, Collette Brettel in 'The Wolf of Tibet,' with a superb cast of foreign and Chinese favourite players. Final showing today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli in 'The Shock.' Also latest…