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: 1923-07-20
Summary:

A special sporting drama 'Checkers' is now being shown at the World Theatre. This is one of William Fox's productions presenting Thomas Carrigan in the principal role. During the 2.30 and 7.15 p.m performances, the splendid serial film, 'The Fatal Fortune,' will be shown…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-31
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-06
Summary:

Phil Rosen, who directed Warner Bros' 'Being Respectable,' appearing at the World Theatre today. His previous work was 'The Dramatic Life of Abraham Lincoln.' 'Being Respectable' is the photoplay version of Grace H. Flandran's popular novel.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-06
Summary:

A photoplay made from Grace H. Flandrau's 'bestseller,' 'Being Respectable,' is the attraction at the World Theatre. Monte Blue and Marie Prevost are best known among the players. Louise Fazenda is also prominent in the cast. Irene Rich and Theodore von Eltz are other…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-07
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-07
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-07
Summary:

Two of the most promising young people in motion pictures combine their efforts to make the Grace Flandrau novel, 'Being Respectable.' They are Phil Rosen, the young director who came into the limelight with success of 'Abraham Lincoln,' and Dorothy Farnum, one of the…

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Headline: Koenigsmark'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-19
Summary:

The World Theatre has been showing the wonderful picturisation of Pierre Benoit's world famous novel 'Koenigsmark' for the last two days with great success. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-19
Summary:

The World Theatre has been showing the wonderful picturization of Pierre Benoit's world famous novel 'Koenigsmark' for the last two days with great success. Film synopsis included. The picture is played by a great number of excellent actors with gorgeous settings and scenes. It…

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Headline: Koenigsmark'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-20
Summary:

The World Theatre has been showing the wonderful picturization of Pierre Benoit's world-famous novel, 'Koenigsmark.'

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Headline: Koenigsmark'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-17
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening a French attraction entitled 'Koenigsmark' for the second time today. The film is based on the story of Pierre Benoit. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-18
Summary:

Possibly the finest purely romantic film ever produced is 'Knoenigsmark' [sic] which is showing at the World Theatre for the second time today. In spite of its teutonic name, this super feature is a French creation. Based on a story of one of the finest writers of modern romantic…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-28
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Headline: Jack Dempsey
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-04
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-17
Summary:

The World Theatre is soon to show 'The Green Goddess' with George Arliss in the part he took in the late William Archer's famous play.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-21
Summary:

Carl Laemmle, president of Universal Pictures, announced at the time he signed Jack Dempsey, the heavy-weight champion of the world, to appear in a special series of ten features titled 'Fight and Win,' for the role of 'tiger' Jack O'Day, created by Gerard Beaumont. The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-25
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-27
Summary:

The Green Goddess,' starring George Arliss, Alice Joyce, David Powell and Harry T. Morey, will be shown at the World Theatre for 5 days beginning tomorrow. The producer is Mr. Olcott. Plot and production summary included.

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Headline: The World
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-27
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening the Distinctive Pictures Corporation attraction 'The Green Goddess,' for five days. The photodrama features the world famous George Arliss who plays the role of the rajah of Rukh. The film is a melodramatic success for the star.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-27
Summary:

In 'The Green Goddess,' the superb photodrama which will be presented by Distinctive Pictures Corporation at the World Theatre for five days, beginning tomorrow, the patrons of this house will have the opportunity of seeing the greatest stage and screen actor of the generation – George…