A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-29 - 1921-07-30
Summary:

9.15 p.m., Friday 29th July, to Monday 1st August, R. A. Walsh in 'The Woman and the Law' in 7 parts, presented by William Fox. Miss Cora Williams and Co. in an entire change of programme. 5.15 p.m., 'The Merchant of Venice' in 6 parts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., the 7th and 8th…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-30
Summary:

Claimed to be one of the finest pictures ever screened in Hongkong.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-01 - 1921-08-03
Summary:

9.15 p.m., Tuesday 2nd to Thursday 4th, Edward Warren's productions presents 'Thunderbolts of Fate' in 5 parts featuring House Peters and Anna Lehr. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Moon Riders' 9th and 10th episodes. 5.15 p.m., 'Woman and the Law' [sic] in 7 parts.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-04
Summary:

The management of the World Theatre has been requested by patrons to screen the wonderful film 'Woman and the Law.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-04 - 1921-08-06
Summary:

Friday 5th to Monday 8th August, 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Gladys Brockwell in 'To Honor and Obey.' Charlie Chaplin in 'The Adventurer.' 2.15 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Moon Riders' 11 and 12 episodes. 5.15 p.m., 'Thunderbolts of Fate.' Sunday at 9.15 p.m.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-12
Summary:

Patrons of the World Theatre will be pleased to learn that the magnificent drama 'The Woman and the Law' will be screened for the last time on Monday.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-15 - 1921-815
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Monday the 15th instant, 'Woman and the Law' [sic], a super Fox feature in 7 parts. Popular prices. Phone 1337.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-17
Summary:

Monday night, audiences at the World Theatre witnessed the powerful melodrama 'Woman and the Law.' While the management also announced that they secured the rights of the Dempsey-Carpentier Fight, 'Eyes of Youth,' 'Desert Gold' and other interesting productions.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-02 - 1921-09-05
Summary:

Friday 2nd to Monday 5th September 9.15 p.m., Zane Grey's 'Desert Gold' in 7 parts, starring E. K. Lincoln. Plot included. Matinee programmes: Friday 2nd, 5.15 p.m., 'Dempsey vs Carpentier'; Saturday 3rd, 'Woman and the Law' [sic]. Friday 2nd to Monday 5th, 7.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-15 - 1921-11-17
Summary:

Tonight 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Miriam Cooper, famous for her excellent acting in 'Woman and the Law' [sic], in 'Betrayed.' Also Pathe's News and Comedies. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. Tel 951.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-16
Summary:

Miriam Cooper, who had featured in 'The Woman and the Law,' now appears in a new film entitled 'Betrayed,' which is a new film in the World Theatre. The other cast included Hobart Bosworth. Another forthcoming picture 'The Seeds of Vengeance' is promised soon.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-12 - 1921-12-12
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15, 'Man and His Woman.' Kowloon Theatre, tonight only at 9 p.m., 'Woman and the Law.' Also dancing.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-03 - 1923-01-05
Summary:

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Edith Hallor in Jules Eckert Goodman's Just Outside the Door. Also round three, 'The Leather Pushers.' January 3 Remarks: 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Invisible Ray.' January 4 & 5 Remarks: 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Adventures of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-06 - 1923-01-09
Summary:

Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Thursday, 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents 'The Carnival Child' in 6 parts. Sunday matinee, 6 p.m., Babe Marie Osborne in 'Voice of Destiny.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe' episodes 1 and 2. Usual prices.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-06 - 1923-01-06
Summary:

From today till Monday at 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe with Harry Myers and Noble Johnson. Plot and illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-10 - 1923-01-13
Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday, 10th to 13th January, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lew Cody in 'Occasionally Yours,' a Robertson-Cole super-special in 6 parts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Wednesday to Thursday, 'Invisible Ray' episodes 13, 14 and 15; Friday to Monday, 'The Adventures of Robinson…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-22 - 1923-01-23
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures presents Constance Binney in 'Room and Board.' Monday at 2.30 p.m. only, 'The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-30 - 1923-02-03
Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday 31st January to 3rd February at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures presents Wanda Hawley in 'The House That Jazz Built.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Friday to Monday, 'The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe' episodes 7 and 8. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-07 - 1923-02-10
Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday 7th to 10th, February at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Ralph Ince in 'Out of the Snows' in 7 parts. Prices of admission: matinee, 60 cents and 40 cents; night show, $1.00 and 60 cents. Booking at the Theatre. February 9 & 10 Remarks: 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-20 - 1923-02-20
Summary:

Today at 5 and 9.15 p.m., Elaine Hammerstein in 'Whispers.' Also 'Leather Pushers' round five. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Monday, 'Robinson Crusoe' episodes 11 and 12; Tuesday, Ruth Roland in 'White Eagle.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.