A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-13
Summary:

World Theatre is going to screen Blackton-Pathe production, 'The House of the Tolling Bell,' on Friday, the 14th, inst. The photoplay is featuring Bruce Gordon and May McAvoy, the star of 'Man and His Woman.' Film synopsis included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-15
Summary:

Besides 'The House of the Tolling Bell,' there is a Topical Budget, showing Princess Mary's betrothal to Viscount Lascelles and a Snub Pollard Comedy 'At the Ring Side' are showing in World Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-20
Summary:

The World Theatre is re-screening the drama 'The House of the Tolling' today at 5:15 and 9:15pm after numerous requests from the patrons.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-27
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening a Benjamin B. Hampton production 'The Killer' which is inspired from Stewart Edward White's novel. The film features Claire Adams, who is famous for her work with little Frankie Lee of 'The Westerners' and 'The Miracle Man.' The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-06
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-10
Summary:

Mr. Goodman's photoplay 'What's Wrong with the Women,' will be shown at the World Theatre today. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-10
Summary:

Today, World Theatre will be screening Mr. Goodman's photoplay 'What's Wrong With The Women.' The photoplay revolves around the issue of the battle of sexes.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-12
Summary:

World Theatre is currently screening Daniel Carson Goodman's 'What's Wrong With the Women.' Tomorrow will be its last performance.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-07
Summary:

Lon Chaney, in a Universal Jewel super-production that comes to a climax when a reproduction of the earthquake of 1906 shakes San Franciso into kindling for the great fire, will be the offering at the World Theatre, entitled as 'The Shock.' The film also starred by Virginia Valli, the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-19
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening the Universal production 'The Gaiety Girl.' The film is the screen version of I. A. R. Wylie's 'The Inheritors.' The film features Mary Philbin who is famous for her work in productions like 'Merry-Go-Round,' 'Fool's…