A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace. Entirely Under British Management - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-07 - 1922-02-09
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Ethel Clayton with Elliott Dexter and Theodore Robert [sic] in 'The Girl Who Came Back.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, 10 and 11 epis. Of 'Diamond Queen' featuring Eileen Sedgwick. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-07 - 1922-02-09
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Ethel Clayton in the new adaption for the screen of C. M. S. McLellan's 'Leah Kleschna,' 'The Girl Who Came Back.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, 10 and 11 episodes of 'Diamond Queen' featuring Eileen Sedgwick.…

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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: Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace. Entirely Under British Management - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-19 - 1922-05-20
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Carmel Myers in 'The Gilded Dream.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die,' episodes 1, 2 and 3. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. May 20 Remarks: Sunday, 21st, 6 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., 'The Kiss' featuring Carmel Myers.

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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: 1922-05-19 - 1922-05-20
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Carmel Myers in 'The Gilded Dream.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die' episodes 1, 2 and 3. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. May 20 Remarks: Sunday 6 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Kiss' featuring Carmel Myers.

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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace. Entirely Under British Management - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-22 - 1922-05-22
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Kiss' featuring Carmel Myers. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-22 - 1922-05-22
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Kiss' featuring Carmel Myers. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1922-05-22
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-22
Summary:

The Kiss' is being screened at the World Theatre.

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Headline: Hong Kong Telegraph News 1922-05-22
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-22
Summary:

World Theatre is going to screen 'The Kiss' tonight.

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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: 1922-05-22 - 1922-05-22
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Kiss' featuring Carmel Myers. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern & Coolest Picture Palace - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
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.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'The Great Radium' [sic], epis. 1, 2 & 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: South China Morning Post
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: 1922-08-15 - 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: Hongkong's Most Modern & Coolest Picture Palace - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-22 - 1922-08-24
Summary:

At 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Stuart Holmes & Ellen Cassidy in 'Love Honor & ?' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'The Great Radium Mystery,' epis. 4 & 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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-22 - 1922-08-24
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Stuart Holmes and Ellen Cassidy in 'Love Honour 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: 1922-08-22 - 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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-25 - 1922-08-25
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Little Clown.' 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: Hongkong's Most Modern & Coolest Picture Palace - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-29 - 1922-08-31
Summary:

At 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents George Walsh in 'Brave and Bold.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'The Great Radium Mystery,' epis. 6 & 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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-29 - 1922-08-31
Summary:

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