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: 1922-02-07 - 1922-02-09
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performance, Ethel Clayton, Paramount star in screen version of stage drama, 'The Girl Who Came Back.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Eileen Sedgwick in 'Diamond Queen' 10 and 11 episodes. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: 'The Girl Who Came Back'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-08
Summary:

The World Theatre showed 'The Girl Who Came Back' last night, starring Ethel Clayton, the Paramount star. Film plot included.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

14
Headline: Ring Up 1743
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-11-22 - 1922-11-22
Summary:

Your last chance of seeing 'Way Down East.'

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Headline: The Coronet; The Star; The Grand
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-07 - 1923-12-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Note the altered time, 'Way Down East' is playing at 2.15, 4.45, 7 and 9.15. The Star: Tonight at 9.15, 'The Barber of Seville.' Tomorrow, 'Carmen.' The Grand: Tonight and tomorrow at 9.15 p.m., 'Dead Game' with Hoot Gibson.

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Headline: The Coronet; The Star; The Grand
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-10 - 1923-12-11
Summary:

The Coronet: For two nights more at 2.15, 4.45, 7 and 9.20 p.m., D. W. Griffith presents 'Way Down East.' Plot and illustration included. The Star: Italian Grand Opera. Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'Tosca.' Tomorrow, 'Faust.' The Grand: At 9.15 p.m., Gladys Walton in…

17
Headline: The Coronet; The Star; The Grand
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-15 - 1923-12-15
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble' and Buster Keaton in 'The Boat.' The Star: Tonight at 2.30 and 9.15, Jack Pickford in 'Garrison's Finish.' Sunday, 'Way Down East.' The Grand: Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Macklin […

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Headline: The Coronet; The Star; The Grand
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-17 - 1923-12-17
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Wednesday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The Eternal Flame.' The Star: Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Way Down East.' The Grand: Today at 9.15 p.m., Macklin [sic] Arbuckle in 'The Prodigal Judge.'

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Headline: The Grand: 'Way Down East' Tomorrow
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-21
Summary:

After the ran of 'Fools and Riches' finishes at the Grand tonight, Griffith's picture 'Way Down East' is due. People who missed their opportunity in Coronet, will be welcomed. On Xmas day Constance Talmadge in 'Wedding Bells' and Harold Lloyd in 'Now or…

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Headline: There Is Always a Good Show at the Coronet; The Star; The Grand
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-22 - 1923-12-22
Summary:

There is always a good show at the Coronet: Today till Sunday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mack Sennett presents 'A Small Town Idol.' The Star: Tonight and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, Constance Talmadge in 'Wedding Bells' and Harold Lloyd in 'Now or Never.' The…