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: 1921-08-10
Summary:

The Middle East Films, Ld., whose head office is in Singapore, is about to open an office in Hongkong. Mr. Joe Fisher, the general manager of the Company, and Mr. Ernest A. Hopson, who represents several South African corporations connected with film art, are in Hongkong. The first exhibition of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-03
Summary:

The photoplay entitled 'The Symbol of Sacrifice' is a remarkable 8 reel portrayal of the Zulu War in South Africa and was produced at a cost over $250,000 by the African Film Productions Ltd. of Johannesburg, South Africa and was screening at the Palladium Theatre. Film synopsis…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-30
Summary:

A picture 'The Symbol of Sacrifice' will be shown at the World Theatre. The news cited a beautiful poem as the film's synopsis, in which the glory of the British flag is finely realised.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-03
Summary:

The management of the World Theatre has invited 80 Boy Scouts and Cadets to witness 'The Symbol of Sacrifice' tonight at 9.15 p.m..

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-10
Summary:

The management of the World Theatre will screen 'The Symbol of Sacrifice' today at 4.30 p.m.

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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: 1922-05-31
Summary:

Treat 'em Rough,' a William Fox photoplay featuring Tom Mix, was screened at the World Theatre yesterday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-02
Summary:

Today is the last day to see Tom Mix in 'Treat 'em Rough' at the World Theatre. It is believed that Tom Mix was excellent in 'Fame and Fortune,' and he is far better in 'Treat 'em Rough.'

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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: 1923-12-27
Summary:

A killer of fiction, not history, is introduced in Benjamin B. Hampton's picturization of Stewart Edward White's novel, 'The Killer.' It is showing at the World Theatre today, with Frank Campeau interpreting the role. The action of 'The Killer' takes place in Los…

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Headline: The Killer'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-29
Summary:

From the beginning to the end of 'The Killer,' the Benjamin B. Hampton Pathe feature show for the last time at the World Theatre today, there is not a single moment in which you can lean back in your seat and let out the breath pent up by its thrills. No one but a Stewart Edward White…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-22
Summary:

Ivan Mozukin, one of the world' greatest dramatic actors is presented in the play, 'The Man of Her Dreams,' which is scheduled for four days' run at the World Theatre. Nathalia Lesienko [sic] is the world famous actress. She will be welcomed by critics and movie fans.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-23
Summary:

The artistic European production, 'The Man of Her Dreams,' running on the screen of the World Theatre, is a beautiful drama supported by two great dramatists – Ivan Mozukin and Nathalia Lesienko [sic]. The public demand acting and story and refuse to patronize a play either on stage or…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-25
Summary:

The Man of Her Dreams' has attracted crowds at the World Theatre. The stars in this drama, Mozukin and Lesienko, put their hearts into the acting, and every movement carries their souls in it. Today will be its last show.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-30
Summary:

Alexandre Dumas' masterwork 'Kean' was masterfully picturized and produced on the screens in Europe and America. Hongkong has now the opportunity of seeing it reproduced at the World Theatre. With the two great dramatic stars, Mozukin and Lesienko, this picture has received much…