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: 1921-10-08
Summary:

The sporting drama entitled 'A Gentleman Rider' was screened last night at the World Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-10
Summary:

Occasionally Yours,' a Robertson-Cole super-special starring Lew Cody, will be shown at the World Theatre for a run of four days beginning today. It is adapted to the screen by H. Tipton Steck from a story by Elmer Forst. Besides, Mr. Cody previously appeared in 'The Beloved Cheater…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-07
Summary:

Through a Glass Window,' which was presented at the World Theatre last night, is an excellent show. Little Miss Avoy wins your attention as the plucky little mite. And then there is Raymond Mckee and Fannie Midgely [sic]. All in all, it is a heart interest story which stacks up splendidly…

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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: 1924-09-27
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-30
Summary:

Lucretia Lombard,' the screen adaptation of the famous novel of the same name by Kathleen Norris, is scheduled for four days run at the World Theatre, commencing tomorrow, with Irene Rich and Monte Blue heading a distinguished cast of players. In casting the players, Director Jack Conway…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-01
Summary:

Lucretia Lombard,' the picture which had the lines from Ann Radcliff's novel 'the Mysteries of Udolpho,' is an adaptation of Kathleen Norris' famous novel, which is showing at the World Theatre today. This is a Warner Brothers classic and a Harry Ranf production co-…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-01
Summary:

World Theatre will be showing a Warner Brothers classic 'Lucretia Lombard' today. The Harry Ranf [sic] production is a screen adaptation of Kathleen Norris's famous novel of the same name. Jack Conway directed the picture and the cast includes Irene Rich and Monte Blue.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-01
Summary:

Fate sits on these dark battlements and frowns… Tells of a nameless deed. These lines which form the motto of Ann Radcliff's novel 'The Mysteries of Udolpho' which thrilled 18th-century readers are very applicable to 'Lucretia Lombard,' the picture showing at the World…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-02
Summary:

The predestination of human events and the inexorable manner in which fate drives humans to carry out her whims is strikingly brought out in the Warner Brothers' new photodrama, 'Lucretia Lombard.' The picture is adapted from Kathleen Norris' famous novel of loveless…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-06
Summary:

Exciting and interesting incidents characterized the filming of the forest fire scenes in the latest Harry Rapf production, 'Lucretia Lombard,' the adaptation of the Kathleen Norris 'bestseller,' starring Irene Rich and Monte Blue. When the fire was actually staged, it took…

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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: South China Morning Post
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 Francisco into kindling for the great fire, will be the offering at the World Theatre beginning tomorrow. It is entitled 'The Shock.' The sweetness is…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-22
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-24
Summary:

World Theatre is screening 'The Martyr Queen' starring Diana Karenne, the beauty of the court of Versailles, along with fine costumes are exhibited in the picture. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-25
Summary:

Without doubt Diana Karenne, the European screen artist, in one of the finest actresses that the cinema art has produced, and in her hands the part of Marie Antoinette pulsates with a vividness seldom visualized in the film world. The actress has the assistance of a notable producer, for the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-27
Summary:

World Theatre screened 'The Martyr Queen' starring Diana Karenne who has impersonated Marie Antoinette with great exactions. The film will be shown for the last time tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-28
Summary:

The Martyr Queen' has met with great success during its run at the World Theatre during the last three days. The ill-fated Marie Antoinette was played by Diana Karenne.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-28
Summary:

The Martyr Queen' has met with success in its run at the World Theatre during the last three days. It is a picture of the ill-fated Marie Antoinette, played by Diana Kerenne [sic]. Enacting a role of heavy exactions, the star succeeds in registering almost the entire gamut of emotions in a…

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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…