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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-30
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-22
Summary:

The man who adapted and supervised 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' the biggest picture in the history of the screen, now following his signal success with the Hugo work, P. P. Sheehan, the famous novelist, was restrained at Universal City as a director. His first picture, 'The Night…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-30
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-30 - 1925-06-02
Summary:

Starting Sunday 31st, B. P. Schulberg presents 'The Triflers' with Mae Busch, Frank Mayo, Elliott Dexter, Walter Hiers, Eva Novak and Lee Morgan. Usual prices. Coming, William Fox presents Zane Grey's world-famous story, 'The Last Trail' with Eva Novak, Wallace Beery,…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-30 - 1925-06-03
Summary:

Starting Wednesday next, Goldwyn presents 'Red Lights,' the Clarence Badger production, by Carey Wilson from Edward E. Rose's stage play, with Marie Prevost, Ray [sic] Griffith, Alice Lake, Johnny [sic] Walker. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-01
Summary:

One of the greatest mystery plays was 'The Rear Car,' by Edward Rose. The Play ran for a long period at the Majestic Theatre in Los Angeles with Richard Bennett in the role of 'crime deflector.' Many were of the opinion that it was the best mystery play since 'The Bat.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-02
Summary:

Red Lights' will be shown at the World Theatre tomorrow. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-03
Summary:

Red Lights,' is the attraction at the World Theatre for four days. Film plot included.