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: 1920-05-01
Summary:

Since the old Victoria Theatre was closed down owing to the expiration of the lease, the shortage of cinema houses in Hongkong has been felt, and the news that a new picture house is to be opened will be welcomed by the majority of cinema-goers. Some enterprising gentlemen have succeeded in…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-05
Summary:

A new arrangement had been made due to bad weather by the new Victoria Theatre. With Miss Pearl White is the attraction and the first two episodes of 'Black Secret' will be shown.

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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: 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.

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Headline: The Last Trail'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-30
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Headline: The Last Trail'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-06
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-06
Summary:

Tomorrow, World Theatre will be screening a William Fox production 'The Last Trail' which exhibits the devastating capacity of floods. The film is directed by Emmett J. Flynn who invested in a costly enterprise to film the spectacular scenes of flooding which was set in California.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-06
Summary:

The Last Trail' is a William Fox super-special attraction, which was adapted from the novel of that name by Zane Grey. It will be showing at the World Theatre. To create the startling incident of flooding which constitutes the big climax of the Fox picture, the director, Emmett J. Flynn,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-08
Summary:

William Fox, who presented last night, at the World Theatre, for the first time here, Zane Grey's story 'The Last Trail,' has given us, as a special production. Who that saw William Farnum in 'Riders of the Purple Sage,' The Rainbow Trail,' The Last of the Duanes…