A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: World Theatre: Under Entire British Management - Phone No. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-19 - 1921-08-22
Summary:

Friday, the 19th to Monday, the 22nd August, at 9.15 p.m. only, Harry Garson presents Clara Kimball Young in 'Eyes of Youth' in 8 parts. Matinees 5.15 p.m. on Friday & Saturday, 'Loyalty.' Monday 22nd, Eddie Polo in episodes 1 & 2 of 'The Vanishing Dagger.'…

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Headline: World Theatre: Under Entire British Management
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-24 - 1921-09-01
Summary:

Opens at 9.15 p.m. August 26, the great battle 'Dempsey vs. Carpentier' in 5 parts. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co. August 24 Remarks: Photo included. August 25 Remarks: Watch for the opening date. August 26, 27 & 28 Remarks: Max Linder as a Duelist. Prices $2, $1.5 & $1.…

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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: 1921-09-02 - 1921-09-05
Summary:

Friday, 2nd to Monday, 5th September, at 9.15 p.m., Zane Grey's 'Desert Gold' in 7 parts, starring E. K. Lincon [sic]. Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m. on Friday, 2nd, 'Dempsey Carpentier,' Saturday, 3rd, 'Woman & the Law'; 7.15 p.m. from Friday, 2nd to Monday…

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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: 1921-09-06 - 1921-09-08
Summary:

Tuesday, 6th to Thursday, 8th September, at 9.15 p.m., Triangle Film Corporation presents Margaret [sic] Blanche in 'A Place in the Sun,' Pathe's News & Comedies. Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m. on Tuesday & Wednesday, 'Desert Gold,' on Thursday, 'Vanishing…

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Headline: World Theatre: Entirely Under British Management - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-13 - 1921-09-15
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., a grand attractive programme, Mitchell Lewis & Florence Turner in 'Fool's Gold.' Performances by The Gibson Family Entertainers. Admission: $1 and 60 cents. Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m. from Tuesday to Thursday, 'As a Man Thinks,' 2.30 and 7.15…

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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-21 - 1921-09-22
Summary:

Tuesday, 20th to Thursday, 22nd September at 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Jewel Carmen in 'The Kingdom of Love.' Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m. from Wednesday to Thursday, 'Merchant of Venice.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Dagger' 9 & 10 episodes. Usual…

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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: 1921-09-27 - 1921-09-29
Summary:

Tonight! At 9.15 p.m., Arthur Somers Roche's 'The Sport of King' featuring Margot Kelly & Mat [sic] Moore. Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m. on Tuesday to Thursday, 'Lifting Shadows.' 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Dagger,' 11 & 12 episodes. Usual…

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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: Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Place. Entirely Under British Management - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-11 - 1921-10-13
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'The Westerners,' adapted from the novel by Stewart Edward White, with all-star cast. Matinee: 5.15 p.m., 'A Gentleman Rider.' 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Dagger,' 15 & 16 epis. Usual price. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.

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Headline: World Theatre: Where Every One Goes. Entirely Under British Management - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-18 - 1921-10-20
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents George Walsh in 'Melting Millions.' Matinee 5.15 p.m., 'The Westerners' in 7 parts. 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Dagger,' final epis. Usual prices. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.

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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: 1922-05-02 - 1922-05-04
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Bare-Fisted Gallagher' featuring William Desmond. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'The Whirlwind,' episodes 1, 2 and 3. 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: 1922-05-09 - 1922-05-11
Summary:

At 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., J. Warren Kerrigan in 'The End of the Game,' in 5 parts. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'The Whirlwind,' episodes 4 and 5. 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: 1922-05-16 - 1922-05-18
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Tom Mix in 'Ace High.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'The Whirlwind,' 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: 1922-05-23 - 1922-05-25
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mae Murray in 'The Twin Pawns,' a Leonce Perret picture suggested by the Wilkie Collins novel in 6 parts. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Whirlwind,' episodes 8 and 9. 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: 1922-05-30 - 1922-06-01
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Tom Mix in 'Treat ‘Em Rough.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'The Whirlwind,' episodes 10 and 11. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. May 31 Remarks: On page 4, ad. on 'Treat ‘Em Rough' only.

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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: 1922-06-06 - 1922-06-08
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., J. Stuart Blackton presents 'Missing,' from the successful novel by Mrs. Humphry Ward. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Whirlwind,' epis. 12 & 13. 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: 1922-06-13 - 1922-06-15
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Dustin Farnum in 'North of Fifty-three.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Whirlwind,' final episodes. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-21 - 1925-01-23
Summary:

Lois Weber, producer of 'Hypocrites,' 'Shoes,' 'To Please One Woman,' 'The Price of a Good Time,' 'Where are My Children?' 'Too Wise Wives,' presents The Blot. Commencing Sunday, William Fox presents 'Over the Hill.' January…