A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace. Entirely Under British Management - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-17 - 1922-01-23
Summary:

Commencing January 20 for four nights at 9.15 p.m., 'Outside the Law,' starring Priscilla Dean, in 8 parts. Dazzling heroine of 'The Virgin of Stamboul' and Lon Chaney star of 'The Miracle Man' and 'The Penalty.' A Universal-Jewel production. Prices of…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-23 - 1923-04-24
Summary:

Mon. 23rd and Tue. 24th April at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Eugene O'Brien in 'A Fool and His Money.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Mon. 'Lightning Bryce,' final epis.; Tue.-Fri., 'The Radio King,' epis. 1 & 2. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-25 - 1923-04-28
Summary:

Wed. 25th to Sat. 28tj April at 5 & 9.15 p.m., The Great Fight for the Middlewieght Championship of Europe, Ted (Kid) Lewis v. Roland Todd. Also, Wanda Hawley in 'Her Sturdy Oak.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'The Radio King,' Wed.-Fri. epis. 1 & 2; Sat.-Tue. epis. 3…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-30 - 1923-05-01
Summary:

Mon. 30th April and Tue. 1st May at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Constance Binney in 'The Case of Becky.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'The Radio King,' epis. 3 & 4. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-02 - 1923-05-05
Summary:

Wed. 2nd to Sat. 5th May at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Her Majesty' with Mollie King & Creighton Hale. Also, Snub Pollard in '365 Days.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'The Radio King,' epis. 5 & 6. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-08 - 1923-05-09
Summary:

Tue. 8th and Wed. 9th only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents 'Cheating the Public.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'The Radio King,' epis. 7 & 8. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-10 - 1923-05-12
Summary:

Thur. 10th and Sat. 12th May at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Pearl White in 'Know Your Men.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'The Radio King,' epis. 9 & 10 (final). Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: The Killer': World Theatre Attraction
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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Headline: The Gaiety Girl'
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…