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 Place Entirely Under British Management - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-04 - 1921-10-06
Summary:

Vivian Martin in 'Little Miss Optimist,' in 5 parts, latest Gaumont Graphic and various Comedies. Matinee Programmes: At 5.15 p.m., 'The Sport of King.' At 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Dagger,' 13 & 14 epis. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace (Entirely Under British Management)
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-04 - 1921-10-06
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Vivian Martin in 'Little Miss Optimist' in 5 parts. Also latest Gaumont Graphic and various comedies. Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m., 'The Sport of Kings'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Dagger' 13th and 14th episodes. Booking at Messrs Mehta…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337 (Hongkong Most Modern Picture Palace).
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-04 - 1921-10-06
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Vivian Martin in 'Little Miss Optimist.' Also latest Gaumont Graphic and various comedies. Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m., 'The Sport of Kings'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Dagger' [sic] episodes 13 and 14. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. Tel…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace (Entirely Under British Management)
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-25 - 1921-10-27
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Jesse L. Lasky presents Wallace Reid in 'The Source' in 5 parts. Also Gaumont Graphic and Comedies. Matinee at 5.15 p.m., George Walsh in 'Melting Millions'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'The King of the Circus,' 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337 (Hongkong Most Modern Picture Palace).
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-25 - 1921-10-27
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Jesse L. Lasky presents Wallace Reid in 'The Source.' Also Gaumont Graphic and comedies. Matinee 5.15 p.m., George Walsh in 'Melting Millions'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'The King of the Circus' [sic] 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes. Popular…

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Headline: The Source': Fine Film at the World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-26
Summary:

The World Theatre's star film 'The Source' is an interesting picture with a plot staged in a lumber camp. Film synopsis included. Other films shown are the Gaumont Graphic and a very funny comedy. At 5.15, the star film is 'Melting Millions,' and first three episodes of…

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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: 1922-03-07 - 1922-03-09
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Mary Pickford in 'Johanna Enlists.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, final episode of 'Diamond Queen' and 1st episode of 'Branded Four' featuring Ben Wilson & Neva Gerber. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-08 - 1922-03-09
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Mary Pickford in 'Johanna Enlists.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, final episodes of 'Diamond Queen' and 1st episodes of 'Brand Four' [sic] featuring Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-08 - 1922-03-09
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Mary Pickford in 'Johanna Enlists.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, final episodes of 'Diamond Queen' and 1st episodes of 'Branded Four' featuring Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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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: 1922-03-14 - 1922-03-16
Summary:

Today at 5 p.m. sharp and 9.15 p.m., Priscilla Dean in 'Reputation.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Ben Wilson & Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four,' epis. 1, 2 & 3. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. March 14 Remarks: On page 2, ad. on 'Reputation' only.…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-14 - 1922-03-16
Summary:

Today at 5 p.m. sharp and 9.15 p.m., Priscilla Dean in 'Reputation,' Stuart Paton's tremendous drama in 7 parts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four,' episodes 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-14 - 1922-03-16
Summary:

Today at 5 p.m. sharp and 9.15 p.m., Priscilla Dean in 'Reputation' in 7 parts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four' episodes 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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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: 1922-03-21 - 1922-03-23
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., 'Colorado,' a Universal special attraction starring Frank Mayo. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four,' 4th and 5th epis. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. March 21-22 Remarks: On page 4, ads. on…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-21 - 1922-03-23
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., 'Colorado,' a Universal special attraction, starring Frank Mayo. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four,' episodes 4th and 5th. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-21 - 1922-03-23
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., 'Colorado,' a Universal special attraction starring Frank Mayo. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four' episodes 4th and 5th. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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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: 1922-03-28 - 1922-03-30
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., 'The Cast-Off,' a six-part picture made by Thomas H. Ince and features Bessie Barriscale. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Ben Wilson & Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four,' 6th and 7th epis. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-28 - 1922-03-30
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., 'The Cast-Off,' a six-part picture made by Thomas H. Ince, featuring Bessie Barriscale. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four,' episodes 6 and 7. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-28 - 1922-03-30
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Cast-Off,' the 6-part picture made by Thomas H. Ince featuring Bessie Barriscale. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four' episodes 6 and 7. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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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: 1922-04-04 - 1922-04-06
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Dorothy Gish in 'The Hope Chest.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Ben Wilson & Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four,' episodes 8 and 9. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-04 - 1922-04-06
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Dorothy Gish in 'The Hope Chest.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four' episodes 8 and 9. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.