A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-29 - 1921-08-01
Summary:

Friday 29th July to Monday 1st August, at 9.15 p.m., R. A. Walsh's greatest and most sensational drama, '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…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-02 - 1921-08-04
Summary:

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

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

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

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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: 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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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-15 - 1921-08-15
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Monday, the 15th inst., 'Woman and the Law,' a super Fox feature in 7 parts. Time waits for no man. So do not fail to bring your friends tonight to witness the last performance of this Fox super feature which has been retained at an enormous expense to comply with…

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-02 - 1921-09-03
Summary:

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

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-02 - 1924-09-02
Summary:

Last chance to see Clara Kimball Young in 'Straight from Paris.' Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Also 'Itching Palms' and 'Oregon Trail' episodes 9 and 10 at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. Commencing tomorrow, Virginia Valli in 'A Lady of Quality.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-03 - 1924-09-03
Summary:

The cinema sensation of the screen is here! Virginia Valli in 'A Lady of Quality' with Milton Sills and a tremendous supporting cast. Wednesday 3rd to Saturday 6th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Also 'Itching Palms' and 'Oregon Trail' episodes 9 and 10 at 2.15 and 7.00 p.m.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-04 - 1924-09-04
Summary:

The cinema sensation of the screen is here! Virginia Valli in 'A Lady of Quality' with Milton Sills and a tremendous supporting cast. Wednesday 3rd to Saturday 6th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Also 'Itching Palms' and 'Oregon Trail' episodes 9 and 10 at 2.15 and 7.00 p.m.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-05 - 1924-09-05
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Virginia Valli in 'A Lady of Quality' with Milton Sills and a tremendous supporting cast. Today till Sunday at 2.15 and 7.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in her brilliant new photodrama 'Straight from Paris' and 'Oregon Trail'…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-06 - 1924-09-06
Summary:

Here is your last opportunity, beautiful Virginia Valli star extraordinary of 'A Lady of Quality,' with Milton Sills and a tremendous supporting cast. Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Today and tomorrow at 2 and 7 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in her brilliant new photodrama, '…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-08 - 1924-09-08
Summary:

See 'Stormswept' starring Wallace and Noah Beery. Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Also Virginia Valli in 'A Lady of Quality' parts 1 to 4 and 'Oregon Trail' episodes 13 and 14. Monday till Thursday at 2.15 and 7 p.m. Usual prices.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-09 - 1924-09-09
Summary:

Final performance today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Stormswept' starring Wallace and Noah Beery. Commencing tomorrow, Daniel Carson Goodman's 'What's Wrong with the Women?' Also new round of 'Leather Pushers.' Monday to Thursday at 2.15 and 7 p.m., Virginia…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-10 - 1924-09-12
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Daniel Carson Goodman's 'What Wrong with the Women?' Also new round of 'Leather Pushers' ('He Loops to Conquer'). Today and tomorrow at 2.15 and 7 p.m., Virginia Valli in 'A Lady of Quality' parts 1 and 4 and…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-13 - 1924-09-13
Summary:

Final performances today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Daniel Carson Goodman's 'What's Wrong with the Women?' Also new round of 'Leather Pushers.' Commencing tomorrow, Jack Hoxie's 'The Phantom Horseman.' Today only at 2.15 and 7 p.m., Virginia Valli in…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-15 - 1924-09-15
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15, Jack Hoxie's 'The Phantom Horseman.' Also at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Oregon Trail' episodes 17 and 18. Usual prices.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-17 - 1924-09-18
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.25 p.m., the picture of the hour, Daniel Carson Goodman's latest masterpiece, 'Has the World Gone Mad!' Also 'Leather Pushers' round 21. Today till Friday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Oregon Trail' episodes 17 and 18 and '…