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: 1921-09-12
Summary:

A vaudeville programme, featuring the Gibson family entertainers, will be seen at the World Theatre. They will stage their own original oceanic absurdity 'Fun On A Battleship.' Among the leading artists in the cast are Trixie, the Venus of vaudeville, Gapsona and Doreen, the comic duo…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-14
Summary:

The large audience which assembled at the World Theatre was rewarded with a most excellent programme. Not only did the management present a super-production from the Arrow Film Corporation, entitled 'Fool's Gold,' but they had also secured the services of the Gibson family…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-16
Summary:

Patrons of the World Theatre agree that 'Fool's Gold' now being shown at the theatre. Another production the management has secured is ' The Lifting Shadows' which will be screened shortly.

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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: 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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-11
Summary:

The eternal battle of sexes is the theme of Mr. Goodman's dramatic photoplay 'What's Wrong with the Women,' which will be shown at the World Theatre today. It is not unkind to womanhood. But it reveals the modern woman in all her strength and weakness and shows by means of a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-12
Summary:

What's Wrong with the Women,' is a super-production, personally conceived and executed by Daniel Carson Goodman, the famous feminist, dramatist and producer of important moving pictures of today. It is played by a great cast and is now showing at the World Theatre.