A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace. Entirely Under British Management - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-17 - 1922-01-23
Summary:

Commencing January 20 for four nights at 9.15 p.m., 'Outside the Law,' starring Priscilla Dean, in 8 parts. Dazzling heroine of 'The Virgin of Stamboul' and Lon Chaney star of 'The Miracle Man' and 'The Penalty.' A Universal-Jewel production. Prices of…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-16 - 1923-07-17
Summary:

Mon. 16th & Tue. 17th July at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Lois Wilson in 'Broad Daylight.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Helen Hoemls [sic] in 'The Fatal Fortune,' epis. 1 & 2. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-18 - 1923-07-21
Summary:

Wed. 18th to Sat. 21st July at 5 & 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Thomas Carrican [sic] in 'Checkers.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Helen Holmes in 'The Fatal Fortune,' epis. 1 & 2. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. July 19-20 Remarks: On page 4, another ad. on…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-23 - 1923-07-24
Summary:

Mon. 23rd & Tue. 24th July at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., May McAvoy in 'A Home Spun Vamp' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Helen Holmes in 'The Fatal Fortune,' epis. 1 & 2. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-25 - 1923-07-26
Summary:

Wed. 25th to Sat. 28th July at 5 & 9.15 p.m., Robertson-Cole presents 'Good Women.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Helen Holmes in 'The Fatal Fortune,' Wed. & Thur. epis. 5 & 6; Fri. & Sat., epis. 7 & 8. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-30 - 1923-07-31
Summary:

Mon. 30th & Tue. 31st July at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Bebe Daniels in 'Ducks & Drakes' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'The Fatal Fortune,' epis. 8 & 10. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. July 30 Remarks: On page 4, another ad on 'Ducks & Drakes' only. It…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-06 - 1923-08-07
Summary:

Mon. 6th & Tue. 7th August at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Miss DuPont in 'The Golden Gallows.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'The Fatal Fortune,' Sun. epis 11 & 12; Mon. epis. 13 & 14. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-08 - 1923-08-11
Summary:

Wed. 8th to Sat. 11th August at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Reginald Denny in The New Leather Pushers Round 10, 'When Kane Me Abel' [sic] and Mary Miles Minter in 'Tillie.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'The Fatal Fortune,' Wed. & Thur. epis 13 & 14; Fri. & Sat.…

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Headline: The Killer': World Theatre Attraction
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-27
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening a Benjamin B. Hampton production 'The Killer' which is inspired from Stewart Edward White's novel. The film features Claire Adams, who is famous for her work with little Frankie Lee of 'The Westerners' and 'The Miracle Man.' The…

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Headline: The Gaiety Girl'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-19
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening the Universal production 'The Gaiety Girl.' The film is the screen version of I. A. R. Wylie's 'The Inheritors.' The film features Mary Philbin who is famous for her work in productions like 'Merry-Go-Round,' 'Fool's…