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: 1915-08-10
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre has been giving a splendid programme over the weekend, including war pictures, a Sherlock Holmes episode and a magnificently produced Pathe drama 'A Queen's Love.' tonight's programme includes a new Wiffles picture and the 'Everyone His Own Destiny…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-30
Summary:

Many pictures have been screened in Hongkong but 'The Woman and the Law' is one of the best we have seen in Hongkong at the World Theatre. It keeps the audience spellbound and the Cora Williams Co. are charming in their acts.

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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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-04
Summary:

The management of the World Theatre has been requested by their patrons to screen the wonderful film 'The Woman and the Law.' They will screen this film on Sunday at 9.15 p.m. for the last time.

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-05
Summary:

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

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-08
Summary:

At the World Theatre is exhibited one of the most gripping stories ever shown in the Colony. 'The Woman and the Law' is the story of a devoted mother whose husband turns out to be such a rake that she is compelled to seek a divorce from him. In addition, there is an amusing Chaplin…

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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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-13
Summary:

In response to numerous requests, the management of the World Theatre announces that the Fox Super Feature 'Woman and the Law,' a melodramatic story of the greatest love in the world, 'mother love,' will be re-screened at considerable expense on Monday next the 15th inst. at…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-13
Summary:

In response to requests from patrons, the management of the World Theatre announces that the Fox super feature 'Woman and the Law' will be rescreened on Monday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-17
Summary:

Woman and The Law,' was screened last night at the World Theatre. Moreover, the management said that arrangements for securing a number of first-rank pictures have been completely made. The pictures include 'Dempsey-Carpentier Fight,' 'Eyes of Youth,' 'Desert Gold…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-15
Summary:

A crowded house at the World Theatre greeted 'The Scarlet Pimpernel' last night when it was shown for the first time. Dustin Farnum takes the main role and supported by Winifred Kingston. Film synopsis included. Pathe's News is shown as usual and there are comedies and other films…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-02
Summary:

La La Lucille,' the star film now showing at the World Theatre, is one long laugh from start to finish. With such names as Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran in the cast, the acting is bound to be good. Film synopsis included. The programme also includes some minor films, with the usual Pathe's…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-16
Summary:

The star film at the World Theatre is a five-part drama entitled 'Betrayed.' Film synopsis included. Other films are the Pathe News and a couple of good comedies. At the matinees, two further episodes of 'King of the Circus,' featuring Eddie Polo, are being screened.

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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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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: 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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-29
Summary:

World Theatre is going to screen a William Fox drama entitled 'Brave and Bold,' tonight. The Pathe world news also contains some very interesting records of recent events.