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: 1921-10-17
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: 1922-04-20
Summary:

The House of the Tolling Bell' will be shown on Thursday at the World Theatre. Film plot included. Besides, another Artcraft picture 'For Better for Worse' is forthcoming.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-21
Summary:

A special production from Jesse L. Lassy [sic] will be screened at the World Theatre today in which Elliot [sic] Dexter and Gloria Swanson will lead the role in 'For Better, For Worse.'

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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: 1923-05-23
Summary:

According to Henry King, director of Pauline Frederick's latest Robertson-Cole super-special production, 'The Mistress of Shenstone,' adapted from the novel by Florence Barclay, and which opens at the World Theatre on 24th inst., the day of 'repressive' acting has…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-24
Summary:

The Mistress of Shenstone,' the new Robertson-Cole super-special photoplay starring Pauline Frederick, opens today at the World Theatre. It is a picture which might be termed one hundred percent, perfect from every angle. Film synopsis included.