A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-08 - 1922-03-09
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Mary Pickford in 'Johanna Enlists.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, final episodes of 'Diamond Queen' and 1st episodes of 'Branded Four' featuring Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-14 - 1922-03-16
Summary:

Today at 5 p.m. sharp and 9.15 p.m., Priscilla Dean in 'Reputation' in 7 parts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four' episodes 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-21 - 1922-03-23
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., 'Colorado,' a Universal special attraction starring Frank Mayo. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four' episodes 4th and 5th. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

4
Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-28 - 1922-03-30
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Cast-Off,' the 6-part picture made by Thomas H. Ince featuring Bessie Barriscale. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four' episodes 6 and 7. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

5
Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-04 - 1922-04-06
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Dorothy Gish in 'The Hope Chest.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four' episodes 8 and 9. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-11 - 1922-04-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Thomas H. Ince presents Enid Bennett in 'Partners Three.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four' episodes 10 and 11. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-15 - 1922-04-20
Summary:

Last performance today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., May McAvoy and Bruce Gordon in 'The House of the Tolling Bell.' 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., 'Branded Four' episodes 12 and 13. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. April 15 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'The House of the…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-17 - 1922-04-19
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., H. B. Warner in 'For a Woman's Honour.' 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four' episodes 12 and 13. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. April 17 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'For a Woman's Honor…

9
Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-25 - 1922-04-27
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents June Caprice in 'Blue-eyed Mary.' 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., final episodes of 'Branded Four.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

10
Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-15 - 1922-08-17
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents William Farnum in 'The End of the Trail.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'The Great Radium Mystery' episodes 1, 2 and 3. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

11
Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-22 - 1922-08-24
Summary:

5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Stuart Holmes and Ellen Cassidy in 'Love Honor and --?' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'The Great Radium Mystery' episodes 4 and 5. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

12
Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-29 - 1922-08-31
Summary:

5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents George Walsh in 'Brave and Bold.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'The Great Radium Mystery' episodes 6 and 7. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

13
Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-05 - 1922-09-07
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Tom Mix in 'Western Blood.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'The Great Radium Mystery' episodes 8 and 9. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

14
Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-12 - 1922-09-14
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Triangle special presentation, Taylor Holmes in 'Upside Down.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'The Great Radium Mystery' episodes 10 and 11. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

15
Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-19 - 1922-09-21
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Triangle special production, Olive Thomas in Prudence on Broadway. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'The Great Radium Mystery' episodes 12 and 13. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

16
Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-26 - 1922-09-27
Summary:

Tuesday 26th and Wednesday 27th, for two days only, at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Beatriz Michelena in 'Heart of Junita' [sic]. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'Great Radium Mystery' episodes 14 and 15. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-28 - 1922-09-30
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday, three days only, at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures presents Wanda Hawley in 'Her First Elopement' and Snub Pollard Comedy. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Thursday only 28th instant, Eileen Sedgwick in 'Great Radium Mystery' episodes 14 and 15. Usual…

18
Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-03 - 1922-10-04
Summary:

Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'House Without Children' in 7 parts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'Great Radium Mystery' episodes 16 and 17. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-05 - 1922-10-05
Summary:

Thursday 5th, Friday 6th, Saturday 7th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a Realart picture, 'Don't Call Me Little Girl' with Mary Miles Minter. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Thursday 5th, Eileen Sedgwick in 'Great Radium Mystery' episodes 16 and 17. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-10 - 1922-10-12
Summary:

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Louise Glaum in 'The Lone Wolf's Daughter' in 7 reels. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., final episode of 'Great Radium Mystery.' Usual price. Booking at the Theatre.