A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Scarlet Pimpernel: Film Version of Famous Story
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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Headline: The World Theatre
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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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1922-06-02
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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Headline: The World Theatre
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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Headline: The World Theatre: 'A Lady of Quality'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-02
Summary:

Spectacular scenes, love themes, psychology and an old atmosphere of days gone by – these elements are all in 'A Lady of Quality,' the Universal Jewel production starring Virginia Valli and directed by Hobart Henley, which comes to the World Theatre on Wednesday. This Henley production…

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Headline: The World Theatre: 'A Lady of Quality'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-03
Summary:

What the Countess did and what were the consequences form the climax of one of the most gripping and dramatic stories ever told on the screen, 'A Lady of Quality,' by Frances Hodgson Burnett in which Virginia Valli is starring at the World Theatre.

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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1924-09-05
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-05
Summary:

Hobert Henley has excelled himself in picturing 'A Lady of Quality' a Universal Jewel production, starring Virginia Valli. The story is simply told, but its presentation is elaborate. This paradox in pictures is now showing at the World Theatre today and tomorrow only.

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Headline: The World Theatre: 'What's Wrong with the Women'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-11
Summary:

The eternal battle of sexes is the theme of Mr. Goodman's dramatic photoplay 'What's Wrong with the Women,' which will be shown at the World Theatre today. It is not unkind to womanhood. But it reveals the modern woman in all her strength and weakness and shows by means of a…

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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1924-09-12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-12
Summary:

What's Wrong with the Women,' is a super-production, personally conceived and executed by Daniel Carson Goodman, the famous feminist, dramatist and producer of important moving pictures of today. It is played by a great cast and is now showing at the World Theatre.