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: 1922-05-31
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: 1923-07-10
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: 1924-08-07
Summary:

The World Theatre is now showing a picture in nine reels, based on the famous romance by Victor Marguerite, adapted to the screen by Armand Du Plessy. The Café Napolitan, the Vaudeville, both famous palaces of joy, are elegant, with beautiful women whose movements are full of art and charm.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-15
Summary:

Johnnie Walker's admirers were delighted last night when his latest offering 'The 4th Musketeer,' was thrown on the screen for the first time at the World Theatre. The play, which is from the Cosmopolitan Magazine story of the same name, by H. C. Witwer, presents a formula to…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-14
Summary:

A few months ago, Mr. Armand du Plessy gave to the world a photoplay daring in theme, entitled 'The Bachelor Girl.' Now, Mr. Plessey has come along with 'The Demi-Virgins,' a screen adaptation of Marcel Prevost's masterpiece. It shows the same originality, the same…