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: Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-15 - 1923-05-16
Summary:

Tue. 15th and Wed. 16th May at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lewis J. Seiznick [sic] presents Willard Mack's 'Valley of Doubt.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Francis Ford & Ella Hall in 'The Great Reward,' epis. 1 & 2. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. May 16 Remarks: On…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-17 - 1923-05-19
Summary:

Thur. 17th and Sat. 19th May at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Wanda Hawley in 'Too Much Wife.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'The Great Reward,' epis. 1 & 2. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. May 17-19 Remarks: On page 4, another ad. on 'Too Much Wife' only. Film plot…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-21 - 1923-05-21
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures presents Bebe Daniels in 'The Speed Girl.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Francis Ford & Ella Hall in 'The Great Reward,' epis. 3 & 4. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-22 - 1923-05-23
Summary:

Tue. 22nd and Wed. 23rd May at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Pearl White in 'Beyond Price.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'The Great Reward,' Tue. epis. 3 & 4; Wed. epis. 5 & 6. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-24 - 1923-05-26
Summary:

Thur. 24th and Sat. 26th May at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pauline Frederick in 'The Mistress of Shenstone.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Francis Ford & Ella Hall in 'The Great Reward,' epis. 5 & 6. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-29 - 1923-05-30
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., May McAvoy in 'A Virginia Courtship.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Francis Ford & Ella Hall in 'The Great Reward,' epis. 7 & 8. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-31 - 1923-06-02
Summary:

Thur. 31st May and Sat. 2nd June at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., R. C. Pictures Corporation presents 'A Wife's Awakening.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Francis Ford & Ella Hall in 'The Great Reward,' epis. 9 & 10. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-04 - 1923-06-04
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Buck Jones in 'Get Your Man.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'The Great Reward,' epis. 11 & 12. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-05 - 1923-06-06
Summary:

Tue. 5th & Wed. 6th June at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Robertson-Cole presents Billie Rhodes in 'The Girl of My Dreams.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'The Great Reward,' epis. 11 & 12. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-07 - 1923-06-09
Summary:

Thur. 7th to Sat. 9th June at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents William Farnum in 'The Conqueror.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'The Great Reward,' Thur. epis. 11 & 12; Fri. & Sat. epis 13 & 14. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.