A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-20 - 1921-12-22
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., G. A. [sic] Anderson in 'Naked Hands.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., final episodes of 'King of Circus' [sic] and last episode of 'Great London – Mystery' [sic]. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co., (Tel. 951).

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-27 - 1921-12-29
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Thomas Santschi and Bessie Eyton in 'The City of Purple Dream.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, 'The Great London Mystery' 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes. Booking at the Theatre, phone 1337.

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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: 1922-01-03 - 1922-01-05
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Carl Laemmle presents 'Luring Lips' starring Edith Roberts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, 'The Great London Mystery' 4th and 5th episodes. Booking at the Theatre (Telephone 1337).

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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: 1922-01-17 - 1922-01-19
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents George Walsh in 'This is the Life.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Great London Mystery' 8 and 9 episodes. Booking at the Theatre (Telephone 1337).

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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-24 - 1922-01-26
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Universal special, Carl Laemmle presents an all-star cast with George Larkin and Josephine Hill in 'Man Trackers.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., final episodes of 'Great London Mystery' [sic]. Usual price. 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: 1922-05-02 - 1922-05-04
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Bare-Fisted Gallagher' featuring William Desmond. 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: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-09 - 1922-05-11
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., J. Warren Kerrigan in 'The End of the Game.' 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: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
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.' 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: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
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 Léonce Perret picture suggested by the Wilkie Collins novel, 'The Woman in White.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'The Whirlwind' episodes 8 and 9. 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: 1922-05-30 - 1922-06-01
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Tom Mix in 'Treat ‘Em Rough.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Whirlwind' episodes 10 and 11. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. May 31 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. On 'Treat ‘Em Rough' only.

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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: 1922-06-13 - 1922-06-15
Summary:

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

12
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-19 - 1923-03-22
Summary:

From Wednesday to Saturday at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. sharp, William Farnum as Jean Valjean in Victor Hugo's 'Les Miserables,' a William Fox production. Plot and illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-21 - 1923-03-24
Summary:

From Wednesday to Saturday at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. sharp, William Farnum in 'Les Miserables.' Prices of admission: $1.50 and $1.00. Military and navy in uniforms: half price to stalls only. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, 'White Eagle' episodes 11 and 12; Friday to…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-24 - 1923-03-24
Summary:

Last chance to see 'Les Miserables' today. Commencing Sunday 25th, Bebe Daniels in One Wild Week.