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: 1923-05-23
Summary:

According to Henry King, director of Pauline Frederick's latest Robertson-Cole super-special production, 'The Mistress of Shenstone,' adapted from the novel by Florence Barclay, and which opens at the World Theatre on 24th inst., the day of 'repressive' acting has…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-23
Summary:

The Mistress of Shenstone,' the latest Robertson-Cole super special starring Pauline Frederick, is as artistic as it is dramatic. The film is adapted from the famous novel by Florence Barclay and will open at the World Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-24
Summary:

The Mistress of Shenstone,' the new Robertson-Cole super-special photoplay starring Pauline Frederick, opens today at the World Theatre. It is a picture which might be termed one hundred percent, perfect from every angle. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-24
Summary:

This afternoon at the World Theatre, the public will be offered a rare combination in the form of 'The Mistress of Shenstone,' Pauline Frederick's latest Robertson-Cole super-special production.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-16
Summary:

To the movie patrons of this Colony comes the announcement that 'Brass,' a screen adaptation of the powerful novel of the same name by Charles G. Norris, will be shown here at the World Theatre. The novel discusses marriage and divorce from all angles. The transposition of the story to…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-19
Summary:

Monte Blue and Marie Prevost, as fine a combination of screen players as ever took leading honours, made things hum with action in 'Brass,' which came yesterday to the World Theatre as the feature attraction of the bill. 'Brass' is the screen adaptation from Charles G. Norris…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-21
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-27
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-30
Summary:

Lucretia Lombard,' the screen adaptation of the famous novel of the same name by Kathleen Norris, is scheduled for four days run at the World Theatre, commencing tomorrow, with Irene Rich and Monte Blue heading a distinguished cast of players. In casting the players, Director Jack Conway…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-01
Summary:

Fate sits on these dark battlements and frowns… Tells of a nameless deed. These lines which form the motto of Ann Radcliff's novel 'The Mysteries of Udolpho' which thrilled 18th-century readers are very applicable to 'Lucretia Lombard,' the picture showing at the World…