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: 1921-10-17
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: 1922-06-22
Summary:

Another Wm. Fox picture is now screening at the World Theatre, in which Gladys Brockwell takes the leading role. It is stated that some of the recent events shown in Pathe News are interesting, as well as 'Sticky Fingers,' a comedy in two parts.

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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: 1923-03-19
Summary:

William Farnum will be seen at the World Theatre, in a screen dramatization of Victor Hugo's immortal story 'Les Miserables.' It is a production under the Fox Film Corporation. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-21
Summary:

Les Miserable,' Victor Hugo's masterpiece, a screen version of which William Fox presents at the World Theatre today, has been called by leading literary lights of the world, 'The Gospel of the Poor.' William Farnum takes the title role in the film. Film synopsis included.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-22
Summary:

Les Miserable,' a Victor Hugo's masterpiece, the screen version of which William Fox presents was shown at the World Theatre last night. The leading role is taken by William Farnum. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-24
Summary:

William Farnum bows himself out of the World Theatre tonight with the final performance of the Fox super-production 'Les Miserables.' This is the last chance to see the drama of Victor Hugo.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-10
Summary:

Constance Binney is rapidly graduating from mere pretty-girl roles into strong emotional action. She has proved her ability to handle difficult roles by her splendid work in 'The Case of Becky' and 'First Love.' Now she is announced to appear as the star of 'Midnight,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-13
Summary:

Midnight,' a Constance Binney picture opened at the World Theatre last evening. The part of the unhappy wedded heroine is radically different from any of Miss Binney's roles in previous productions. Jack Mullhall [sic] appears to splendid advantage. The leading roles are handled by…

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-24
Summary:

Where is My Wandering Boy Tonight,' is a splendidly photographed production and tells a story that touches every human heart. The strain on the feelings is lightened at times by situations calling for quiet chuckles rather than laughter. Film plot included. All in all, this new picture…

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

Where is My Wandering Boy Tonight?' is a dramatic thunderbolt that hits straight to the heart of every human soul and is a big super-special photoplay of tears, smiles, pathos, joy and laughter. It drew a big audience while showing at the World Theatre. Today will be the final performance…

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-11
Summary:

Author and director, mother and son. This is the remarkable combination which is behind the recent successes Emory Johnson has placed on the screen. The handsome young director, who was formerly leading man for Mary Pickford and has now taken his place in the front rank of motion picture…

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

Congratulating her son, Emory Johnson, the well-known producer and Ralph Lewis, the star, for their brilliant work in 'The Mailman,' released by film booking offices of America and to be shown at the World Theatre tonight. Mrs. Emilie Johnson, the author of the story, asserts that the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-13
Summary:

With steadily interesting attendance of patrons, 'The Mailman,' an F. B. O. attraction, bids fair to break all house records at the World Theatre. The fame of Emory Johnson as a producer of popular pictures has spread far and wide. 'The Mailman' is to remain at the above…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-14
Summary:

Tense drama, written around a dramatic being, the man who delivers mail to hundreds of families every day in the year, is proving to be highly interesting entertainment at the World Theatre, where Emory Johnson's latest F. B. C. [sic] Production, 'The Mailman' is playing. Ralph…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-19
Summary:

The romantic love story is the play in which Mary Philbin is at her very best.' This statement, by King Baggot, seems borne out in her three biggest successes of the screen; 'Merry-Go-Round,' 'Fool's Highway,' and her last 'The Gaiety Girl,' Universal…