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: 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: 1924-10-07
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: 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: 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: 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…