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: 1922-03-17
Summary:

World Theatre will show 'Madonnas and Men' tonight. It portrays incidents from the amphitheatre at Rome to the cabarets of New York.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-18
Summary:

World Theatre will show 'Madonnas and Men' this weekend. The film got appreciation from Hongkong Theatre going public. Film synopsis included. Along with this film is shown a Mack Sennett comedy featuring the seagoing batch in some excruciating stage burlesques.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-02
Summary:

Yesterday, World Theatre screened 'In the Name of Law' which is shown for the first time. The film was made at the request of American Police Authorities.

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

World Theatre is screening the Johnson production 'The Mailman.' The film can be compared with other big productions like 'The Third Alarm,' 'In the Name of the Law' and 'Westbound Limited.'

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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…