A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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: 1921-08-10
Summary:

The Middle East Films, Ld., whose head office is in Singapore, is about to open an office in Hongkong. Mr. Joe Fisher, the general manager of the Company, and Mr. Ernest A. Hopson, who represents several South African corporations connected with film art, are in Hongkong. The first exhibition of…

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

The photoplay entitled 'The Symbol of Sacrifice' is a remarkable 8 reel portrayal of the Zulu War in South Africa and was produced at a cost over $250,000 by the African Film Productions Ltd. of Johannesburg, South Africa and was screening at the Palladium Theatre. Film synopsis…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-30
Summary:

A picture 'The Symbol of Sacrifice' will be shown at the World Theatre. The news cited a beautiful poem as the film's synopsis, in which the glory of the British flag is finely realised.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-03
Summary:

The management of the World Theatre has invited 80 Boy Scouts and Cadets to witness 'The Symbol of Sacrifice' tonight at 9.15 p.m..

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-10
Summary:

The management of the World Theatre will screen 'The Symbol of Sacrifice' today at 4.30 p.m.

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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: 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: 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.