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: 1922-12-12 - 1922-12-12
Summary:

Commencing Wednesday, 13th instant, Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck.' Also 'The Leather Pushers,' Universal-Jewel-Collier's series by H. C. Witwer, featuring Reginald Denny. Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-13 - 1922-12-14
Summary:

From tonight till Saturday night, Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck.' Also 'The Leather Pusher' [sic], featuring Reginald Denny and directed by Harry Pollard. Booking at the Theatre.

3
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-13 - 1922-12-13
Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday 13th to 16th December. 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck' in 5 parts. Also round one 'The Leather Pusher [sic].' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., William Russell in 'Challenge of the Law.' Booking at the Theatre.

4
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-14 - 1922-12-16
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, 14th to 16th December, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck' in 5 parts. Also round one, 'The Leather Pushers.' Prices of admission. 9.15 p.m. show $1.20 and 80 cents; 5.15 p.m. matinee, 70 cents and 50 cents. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Ruth…

5
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-23 - 1922-12-23
Summary:

Sunday 24th at 2.30 p.m., Mary Miles Minter in 'Eyes of the Heart'; Monday 12 noon and 2.30 p.m., Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck'; Monday 7.15 p.m., May McAvoy in 'A Private Scandal.' Wednesday 27th to Saturday 30th, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mary Miles Minter in…

6
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-16
Summary:

William Lyon Phelps Lampson, Professor of English Literature at Yale University, was so impressed by the William Fox picturization of 'Les Miserables,' with William Farnum take the leading role, will be shown at the World Theatre.

7
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-19
Summary:

Les Miserables,' written by Victor Hugo, became a moving picture in which presented by William Fox and starred by William Farnum, will take place for screening in World Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-19 - 1923-03-22
Summary:

From Wednesday to Saturday at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. sharp, William Farnum as Jean Valjean in Victor Hugo's 'Les Miserables,' a William Fox production. Plot and illustration included.

9
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-21
Summary:

Victor Hugo sold the rights of 'Les Miserables' to William Fox and become a screen version which is shown at the World Theatre, starred by William Farnum.

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-21 - 1923-03-24
Summary:

From Wednesday to Saturday at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. sharp, William Farnum in 'Les Miserables.' Prices of admission: $1.50 and $1.00. Military and navy in uniforms: half price to stalls only. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, 'White Eagle' episodes 11 and 12; Friday to…

11
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-24
Summary:

A film version of Victor Hugo's 'Les Miserables' is showing at the World Theatre today. William Farnum starred in this William Fox production. Film plot included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-24 - 1923-03-24
Summary:

Last chance to see 'Les Miserables' today. Commencing Sunday 25th, Bebe Daniels in One Wild Week.

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-16 - 1923-07-17
Summary:

Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th July at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lois Wilson supported by Jack Mulhall and Ralph Lewis in 'Broad Daylight.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Helen Holmes in 'The Fatal Fortune' episodes 1 and 2. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-18 - 1923-07-21
Summary:

Wednesday 18th to Saturday 21st July at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Thomas Carrigan in 'Checkers,' a Fox special pictures in 7 parts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Helen Holmes in 'The Fatal Fortune' episodes 1 and 2. Booking at the Theatre.

15
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-23 - 1923-07-24
Summary:

Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th July at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., May McAvoy in 'A Homespun Vamp.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Helen Holmes in 'The Fatal Fortune' episodes 5 and 6. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

16
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-25 - 1923-07-28
Summary:

Wednesday 25th to Saturday 28th July at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a Robertson-Cole super-special, 'Good Women,' Gasnier's greatest society drama, with an all-star cast headed by Rosemary Theby and Hamilton Revelle. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Helen Holmes in 'The Fatal Fortune,'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-30 - 1923-07-31
Summary:

Monday 30th and Tuesday 31st July at 5.15 p.m and 9.15 p.m., Bebe Daniels in 'Ducks and Drakes.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Fatal Fortune' episodes 9 and 10. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

18
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-06 - 1923-08-07
Summary:

Monday 6th and Tuesday 7th August at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Miss DuPont in 'The Golden Gallows.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Fatal Fortune' episodes 13 and 14. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-08 - 1923-08-11
Summary:

Wednesday 8th to Saturday 11th August at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Reginald Denny in 'The New Leather Pusher' round 10, 'When Kane Met Abel' and Mary Miles Minter in 'Tillie.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Fatal Fortune,' Wednesday and Thursday: 13 and 14; Friday to…