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: 1921-11-25 - 1921-11-28
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Elsie Ferguson in 'Under the Greenwood Tree.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., the master serial of all times, 1 & 2 episodes of 'The Dragon's Net,' with Marie Walcamp. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-02 - 1921-12-05
Summary:

Today at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Bernard Durning in 'Seeds of Vengeance.' 2.30 & 7.15 p.m. performances, Marie Walcamp in 'The Dragon's Net,' 3 & 4 epis. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.

3
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-09 - 1921-12-12
Summary:

On Monday, December 12th, 15 9 p.m., by special request, Captain E. R. G. R. Evans will tell the story of 'Captain Scott's Last Antarctic Expedition,' the lecture will be ilustrated by latern slides from photographs taken by members of the expedition. H. E. The Governor will…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-09 - 1921-12-10
Summary:

Friday, 9th to Monday, 12th, 5.15 p.m. (except Sunday) & 9.15 p.m., Olive Thomas in 'Love's Prisoner.' 2.30 & 7.15 p.m. performances, 'The Dragon's Net,' 5 & 6 epis, featuring Marie Walcamp. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-23 - 1921-12-23
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'My Lady's Dress,' Gladys Cooper and Malcon [sic] Cherry. 5.15 p.m. matinee, Clara Kimball Young in 'The Foolish Virgin.' 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 9 & 10 epis. of 'The Dragon's Net.' Booking at the theatre.

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-30 - 1921-12-31
Summary:

5.00 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Universal-Jewel presents 'The Dumb Girl of Portici' featuring Anna Pavlowa [sic], in 8 reels at usual prices. Please note: owing to the length of this picture, our patrons are requested to be in their seats at stated time sharp. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., final epis.…

7
Headline: The Flirt'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-27 - 1923-09-15
Summary:

The Flirt' is coming! August 27, 29-30 Remarks: Teaser ads for the film 'The Flirt.' The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. August 30 Remarks: Booth Tarkinton's masterpiece, starring Eileen Percy, Helen Jerome Eddy, Edward Hearn, Lydia…

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-01
Summary:

World Theatre is will be screening a Hobart Henley directed film, entitled 'The Flirt,' featuring Eileen Percy, Helen Jerome Eddy and George Nichols who is famous for his performance in 'Human Hearts.' The film gives a detailed view of the American lifestyle with a little…

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-11
Summary:

World Theatre is going to screen a Universal-Jewel production entitled 'The Flirt.' The film exhibits the American lifestyle as written by Booth Tarkington in his book. The cast includes Eileen Percy, Helen Jerome Eddy, George Nichols, Lloyd Whitlock, Edward Hearn, Bert Roach and…

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-12 - 1923-09-15
Summary:

Wed. 12th to Sat. at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Booth Tarkington's masterpiece, produced by Universal-Jewel, 'The Flirt,' featuring Eileen Percy, Helen Jerome Eddy, George Nicholas [sic], Edware Hearne [sic] and Buddy Messenger [sic]. Price details included. Booking at the Theatre.

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-03 - 1923-12-14
Summary:

Teaser ads for the film 'The Flame of Life.' December 3 Remarks: The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. December 12 Remarks: It is from Frances Hodgson Burnett's novel, and directed by Hobart Henley who made 'The Flirt.' Film…

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-01
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening a Universal super-Jewel production 'A Lady of Quality' starring Hobart Henley, from next Wednesday. Hobart Henley is famous for his directing films like 'The Flame of Life' and 'The Flirt.'

13
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-03 - 1924-11-08
Summary:

Mary Pickford in 'Mary Ain't Guilty.' Film plot included. Also, Round 24 of 'Leather Pushers.' Commencing tomorrow. Booking at Moutrie's before 5 p.m., and at the Theatre after 5 p.m. November 3 Remarks: Today & tomorrow only, an all star cast in 'Behind…

14
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-10 - 1924-11-11
Summary:

Today & tomorrow at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Constance Talmadge in 'The Lesson' and The Hongkong Fire Brigade Annual Drill Display (China Sun's latest production) at usual prices. Today till Thursday at 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Secret Four' (ep. 1, 2 & 3…

15
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-12 - 1924-11-15
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'The Mailman' starring Ralph Lewis, Johnnie Walker and a brilliant cast. Special music at usual prices. November 12 Remarks: Small ads on 'The Mailman' only on page 4, 5, 11 & 14. November 12-13 Remarks: On page 3, another ad.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-17 - 1924-11-17
Summary:

Last chance to see Hoot Gibson in 'Kindled Courage,' final show today at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m. Commencing tomorrow, Warner Bros. presents 'Broadway After Dark,' with Adolphe Menjou, Anna Q. Eilson [sic], Norma Shearer, Carmel Myers and others. Today till Saturday at 2.30…

17
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-18 - 1924-11-22
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Warner Bros. presents 'Broadway After Dark' with Adolphe Menjou, Anna Q. Nilson [sic], Norma Shearer, Carmel Myers and others. November 18 Remarks: Today till Thursday at 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Emory Johnson's 'The Mailman,'…

18
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-24 - 1924-11-29
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow, Diana Karenne in 'The Martyr Queen.' Over 10000 feet of exciting scenes with special music at usual prices. Film plot included. November 25-27 Remarks: On page 12, Today till Saturday at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'The Martyr Queen.' By special request, the…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-01 - 1924-12-02
Summary:

Today & tomorrow only at 5.15 & 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The New Moon.' Film plot included. Usual prices. Starting Wednesday next, 'The Girl Who Came Back' with Miriam Cooper, Kenneth Harlan, Gaston Glass, Joseph Dowling, Zasu Pitts, Fred Malatesta, Ethel Shannon,…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-03 - 1924-12-06
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Girl Who Came Back' with Miriam Cooper, Keeneth Harlan, Gaston Glass, Joseph Dowlieg [sic], Zasu Pitts, Fred Xalatesia [sic], Ethel Shannon, Mary Culver. December 3-4 Remarks: On page 3 & 5, film plot and photo included. December 3-4…