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: 1921-10-22
Summary:

The star film at the World Theatre this weekend is a five-part picture entitled 'When a Woman Strikes.' It is a tale of the wild West with a cast including Ben Wilson, Neva Gerber, Rosemary Theby, Murdock MacQuarrie and other film favourite. Film synopsis included. There is the usual…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
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 [sic], author of 'The Birth of a Nation.' Latest Topical Budget and Comedies. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-22
Summary:

World Theatre is going to screen the film version of the novel 'Eastward Ho!' The film features a new William Fox star, William Russell. The latest interesting events in Europe will be shown in the Topical Budget.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-06 - 1922-12-09
Summary:

Wed. 6th to Sat. 9th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pearl White in 'A Mountain Woman,' in 7 parts, and Topical Budget 581. At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'Hurricane Hutch,' Wed.-Thur., epis. 13 &14, Fri.-Sat., epis. 15 (final). Usual price. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-02 - 1923-03-02
Summary:

The Coronet: Mon. till Sat., Douglas Fairbanks in 'When the Clouds Roll By,' Larry Semon Company and Topical Budget. The Star: Tonight only, Billie Burke in 'The Misleading Widow,' and Larry Semon Comedy.

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

The Coronet: Mon. till Sat., Douglas Fairbanks in 'When the Clouds Roll By,' Larry Semon Company and Topical Budget. The Star: Sat. at 5.30 & 9.15, Sun. at 6 & 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Never Weaken,' and H. B. Warner in 'Nice [sic] of Destiny.'

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

Harold Lloyd in 'Never Weaken,' H. B. Warner in 'Dice of Destiny,' Topical Budget and Orchestra of 12.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-15 - 1923-03-16
Summary:

The Coronet: George Arlisl [sic] in 'The Ruling Passion,' and Topical Budget. The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Marion Davies in 'The Cinema Murder,' in 6 reels. March 17 Remarks: The Star - Sun. at 6 and 9.15, 'Black Is White.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-22 - 1923-03-24
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'My Wild Irish Rose.' The Star: Today at 5.30 & 9.15, George Arliss in 'The Ruling Passion.' March 22-23 Remarks: The Star - And latest Topical Budget. March 24 Remarks: The Star - Sun. at 6 & 9.15, 'Romance.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-14 - 1924-07-14
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.15, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Mark Twain's 'The Prince and the Pauper,' and Topical Budget 666. The Star: Today at 5.30 & 9.15, Hoot Gibson in 'The Thrill Chaser,' and Reg. Denny in 'The Leather Pushers,' Round 16.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-16 - 1924-07-16
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.15, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Mark Twain's 'The Prince and the Pauper,' and Topical Budget 666. The Star: Today at 5.30 & 9.15, Conway Tearle in 'Society Snobs' with Martha Mansfield.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-29 - 1924-07-29
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Thursday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, W. D. [sic] Griffith's 'Judith of Bethulia.' Chinese Education Film, 'Safety First,' and Topical Budget 667. The Star: Today and tomorrow at 5.30 & 9.15, Mariam [sic] Cooper in 'Kindred of the Dust…

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-09 - 1924-08-09
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Tuesday, Mack Sennet [sic] presents Ben Turpin in 'The Shriek of Araby,' 'Trackers Pit,' a Goldwyn-Edgar-comedy, and Topical Budget 640, see Sir Robert Ho Tung at the Prime Minister's Reception! The Star: Today only at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m.,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-11 - 1924-08-11
Summary:

The Coronet: Today & tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Mack Sennett's 'The Shriek of Araby' with Ben Turpin, Topical Budget 640, see Sir Robert Ho Tung at the Prime Minister's Reception, and 'Edgar and the Teacher's Pet.' The Star: Today only at 5.30…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-12 - 1924-08-12
Summary:

The Coronet: Last time today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Mack Sennett's 'The Shriek of Araby' with Ben Turpin, Topical Budget 640, see Sir Robert Ho Tung at the Prime Minister's Reception, and 'Edgar and the Teacher's Pet.' The Star: Tuesday & Wednesday…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-28 - 1924-08-30
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Sir J. M. Barrie's 'The Little Minister,' Baby Peggy in 'Stepping Some,' and Topical Budget. The Star: Today till Saturday at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Estelle Taylor in 'Only a Shop Girl,' supported by Wallace…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-04 - 1925-04-08
Summary:

Today till Wednesday, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Barefoot Boy' featuring John Bowers, Marjorie Daw, Sylvia Breamer, and a marvellous all star cast. Also Jack Dempsey in 'West of the Water Bucket,' the third of the 'Fight and Win' series. Picture or illustration…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-09 - 1925-04-14
Summary:

Starting Saturday, 11th, Elinor Glyn's 'Three Weeks,' a Goldwyn picture with Conrad Nagel and Aileen Pringle, directed by Alan Crosland, scenario by Elinor Glyn, continuity by Carey Wilson and June Mathis. With special musical setting. Illustration included. April 11 Remarks: Ad.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-09 - 1925-04-09
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Leavenworth Case' with an all star cast including Seena Owen, Martha Mansfield, Wilfred Lytell and Bradley Barker. No advance in prices. Starting Saturday, 11th, Elinor Glyn's 'Three Weeks.' Today till Monday, 2.30 and 7.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-11
Summary:

Tomorrow, World Theatre will be screening Goldwyn studios' film version of Elinor Glyn's famous love story 'Three Weeks.' The film is directed by Alan Crosland who was assisted by Mrs. Glyn herself in selecting the players. Aileen Pringle and Conrad Nagel were chosen for the…