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: 1921-09-16 - 1921-09-17
Summary:

Tonight! At 9.15 p.m., Ruffells presents 'The Great Game,' in 6 parts featuring Bombardier Wells and an all-star cast, Pathe's latest News and Comedies. Matinee programme: 5.15 p.m., 'Fool's Gold,' 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Trail,' 10 & 11 epis…

2
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-15
Summary:

A crowded house at the World Theatre greeted 'The Scarlet Pimpernel' last night when it was shown for the first time. Dustin Farnum takes the main role and supported by Winifred Kingston. Film synopsis included. Pathe's News is shown as usual and there are comedies and other films…

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-02
Summary:

La La Lucille,' the star film now showing at the World Theatre, is one long laugh from start to finish. With such names as Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran in the cast, the acting is bound to be good. Film synopsis included. The programme also includes some minor films, with the usual Pathe's…

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-08 - 1921-11-10
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Jack Sherrill & Mable Withee in 'Once to Every Man,' in 6 parts, Comedies and Pathe News. Matinees: 5.15 p.m., 'La La Lucille.' 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 6 & 7 episodes of 'King of Circus.' Usual prices. Booking at Messrs.…

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-16
Summary:

The star film at the World Theatre is a five-part drama entitled 'Betrayed.' Film synopsis included. Other films are the Pathe News and a couple of good comedies. At the matinees, two further episodes of 'King of the Circus,' featuring Eddie Polo, are being screened.

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-11 - 1922-08-14
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart presents Alice Brady in 'Out of the Chorus,' Snub Pollard Comedy and Pathe News. At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., June Caprice & George B. Seitz in 'Sky Ranger,' epis. 8 & 9. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. August 12 &14 Remarks…

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-25 - 1922-08-28
Summary:

At 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart presents Mary Miles Minter in 'The Little Clown,' Snub Pollard Comedy and Pathe News. At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., June Caprice & George B. Seitz in 'Sky Ranger,' epis. 12 & 13. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-29
Summary:

World Theatre is going to screen a William Fox drama entitled 'Brave and Bold,' tonight. The Pathe world news also contains some very interesting records of recent events.

9
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…

10
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…

11
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.

12
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.

13
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.

14
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.

15
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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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.

17
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.

18
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.

19
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-11 - 1923-06-11
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Robertson-Colf [sic] presents H. D. [sic] Warner in 'A Fugitive from Matrimony.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'The Great Reward,' epis. 13 & 14. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

20
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-26 - 1924-05-27
Summary:

Mon. 26th & Tue. 27th for two days only, Florence Reed in 'Eternal Mother,' Pathe News and Felix the Cat comedy.