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: 1921-10-17
Summary:

Scarlet Pimpernel,' from Baroness Orczy's novel, was shown on the screen at the World Theatre. Dustin Farnum and Winifred Kingston take the main roles in the film. Film synopsis included. Pathe News and two good comedies are also in the programme.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-16
Summary:

William Fox's newest R. A. Walsh's photoplay, 'Betrayed,' was shown yesterday at the World Theatre. Miriam Cooper, well-known for her work in 'Honor System,' 'The Silent Lie,' and 'The Woman and The Law,' continues her entrancing acting in the…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-30
Summary:

Tom Mix 'Treat 'Em Rough,' a cinema production based on the famous novel of 'The Two Gun Men,' written by Charles Aldin [sic] Seltzer and produced by William Fox, will be the principal attraction at the World Theatre commencing today and continuing till Thursday night.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-31
Summary:

Treat 'em Rough,' a William Fox photoplay featuring Tom Mix, was screened at the World Theatre yesterday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-02
Summary:

Today is the last day to see Tom Mix in 'Treat 'em Rough' at the World Theatre. It is believed that Tom Mix was excellent in 'Fame and Fortune,' and he is far better in 'Treat 'em Rough.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-22
Summary:

Another Wm. Fox picture is now screening at the World Theatre, in which Gladys Brockwell takes the leading role. It is stated that some of the recent events shown in Pathe News are interesting, as well as 'Sticky Fingers,' a comedy in two parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-15
Summary:

The Silent Lie,' a R. A. Walsh drama which William Fox presents, will be shown at the World Theatre today. In particular, Miriam Cooper, Charles Clary and Ralph Lewis take the principal roles in the film. Film plot included.

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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…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-30
Summary:

From Wednesday to Saturday, the twenty-two scenes of the terrible Catastrophe that befell Yokohama and Tokyo in the recent earthquake will be shown at the World Theatre. They are from Pathe Co. Following this picture, a Robertson-Cole famous production 'Butterfly Man' will be screened…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-03
Summary:

Lovers of the motion picture may be interested to know that Lew Cody, who plays the part of a gay young society blade, is a very serious young man in private life. He takes just as active an interest in the business end of his productions as he does in the artistic. The happy combination is…