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: 1920-01-07 - 1920-01-07
Summary:

Today at 3, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., all comedy programme, Charlie Chaplin in 'A Dog's Life.' Also Max Linder, Harold Lloyd and Toto. Prices: 30 cents, 20 cents and 10 cents.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-09 - 1920-04-10
Summary:

Wednesday to Friday, Pearl White in 'The Lightning Raider' episode 2, Luke comedies and the Tziganes, Russian gypsies in songs and dances.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-13 - 1920-07-16
Summary:

The Red Glove,' episodes 17 and 18. Also comedies.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-17 - 1920-07-17
Summary:

At 3, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 2 and 3, and comedies.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-06 - 1921-09-08
Summary:

Tuesday, 6th to Thursday, 8th September at 9.15 p.m., Triangle Film Corp. presents Margaret [sic] Blanche in 'A Place in the Sun.' Also Pathe's News and Comedies. Matinee programmes: Tuesday and Wednesday, 'Desert Gold'; Thursday at 5.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Trails…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-16 - 1921-09-17
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Ruffells' presents 'The Great Game,' a most wonderful drama in 6 parts featuring Bombardier Wells and an all-star cast. Also Pathe's latest news and comedies. Matinee programme: 5.15 p.m., 'Fool's Gold'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-04 - 1921-10-06
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Vivian Martin in 'Little Miss Optimist' in 5 parts. Also latest Gaumont Graphic and various comedies. Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m., 'The Sport of Kings'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Dagger' 13th and 14th episodes. Booking at Messrs Mehta…

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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: 1921-10-25 - 1921-10-27
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Jesse L. Lasky presents Wallace Reid in 'The Source' in 5 parts. Also Gaumont Graphic and Comedies. Matinee at 5.15 p.m., George Walsh in 'Melting Millions'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'The King of the Circus,' 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-08 - 1921-11-10
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Jack Sherrill and Mabel Withee in a rugged drama of human interest, 'Once to Every Man' in 5 parts. Also comedies and Pathe News. Matinees: 5.15 p.m., 'La La Lucille,' a special comedy attraction in 5 parts; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'King…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-11 - 1921-11-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'The Foolish Virgin' by Thomas Dixon, a picture for every girl who expects to marry and for the man who is to marry her. Also latest Topical Budget and comedies. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. (Tel. 951.)

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-15 - 1921-11-17
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Miriam Cooper in 'Betrayed.' Also Pathe's News and comedies. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. (Tel. 951.)

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-07 - 1924-11-07
Summary:

Mary Pickford in 'Mary Ain't Guilty.' Also new round of 'Leather Pushers.' Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Today till Sunday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Behind the Curtain' and Eddie Polo in 'Secret Four' (1st episodes). Usual prices.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-08 - 1924-11-08
Summary:

Last chance to see Mary Pickford in 'Mary Ain't Guilty.' Also new round of 'Leather Pushers.' Final show today. Today and tomorrow at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Behind the Curtain.' Also Eddie Polo in 'The Secret Four' (first episode) and the 'Hongkong…

15
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-10 - 1924-11-10
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Constance Talmadge in 'The Lesson' and the 'Hongkong Fire Brigade Annual Drill' display, (China Sun's latest production). Usual prices. Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Secret Four' (episodes 1…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-12 - 1924-11-12
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Emory Johnson's giant epic of the screen, 'The Mailman' starring Ralph Lewis, Johnnie Walker and a wonderful cast. Special picture, special music at ordinary prices. Today and tomorrow only at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in '…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-13 - 1924-11-14
Summary:

Emory Johnson, master showman of the cinema hits the bull's eye again with 'The Mailman,' starring Ralph Lewis, Johnnie Walker and a wonderful cast. Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Special music at usual prices. Today only at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in '…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-15 - 1924-11-15
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Mailman,' starring Ralph Lewis, Johnnie Walker and a big cast, Emory Johnson's giant epic of the screen. Commencing tomorrow, Hoot Gibson in 'Kindled Courage.' Today and tomorrow at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Secret…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-17 - 1924-11-17
Summary:

Last chance to see Hoot Gibson in 'Kindled Courage.' Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Commencing tomorrow, Warner Bros. present 'Broadway After Dark,' starring Adolphe Menjou, Anna Q. Nilsson, Norma Shearer, Carmel Myers, and a thousand others. Today till Saturday at 2.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-18 - 1924-11-19
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Warner Bros. present 'Broadway After Dark' with Adolphe Menjou, Anna Q. Nilsson, Carmel Myers, Norma Shearer, Willard Louis, Edmund Burns, and others. Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Mailman' (Emory Johnson's…