A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Ring Up 1743
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-11-22 - 1922-11-22
Summary:

Your last chance of seeing 'Way Down East.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-07
Summary:

Lon Chaney, in a Universal Jewel super-production that comes to a climax when a reproduction of the earthquake of 1906 shakes San Franciso into kindling for the great fire, will be the offering at the World Theatre, entitled as 'The Shock.' The film also starred by Virginia Valli, the…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-07 - 1925-01-10
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Merry-Go-Round,' featuring Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry and a great cast. Today till Saturday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., the latest Chinese super-production 'Two Valiant Brothers' in 10 reels produced by Commercial Press Ltd. Also '…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-10 - 1925-01-17
Summary:

Coming, France Dhelia in 'Demi-Virgins,' based on the world-famous novel by Gaston Roudes. Illustration included. January 17 Remarks: Starting tomorrow, Conway Tearle in 'The Referee.' Also Eugene O'Brien in 'Chivalrous Charley.' Usual prices. Coming, William…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-12 - 1925-01-13
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Carmel Myers in 'The Love Pirate,' featuring Carmel Myers, Kathryn McGuire, Melbourne McDowell [sic], Clyde Fillmore and an all-star cast. With special music. Usual prices. Starting Wednesday, France Dhelia in 'Demi-Virgins.'…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-14 - 1925-01-17
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., France Dhelia in 'The Demi-Virgins.' With special music. Usual prices. Coming, William Fox presents 'Over the Hill' [sic]. Today and tomorrow only at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., the best Chinese production, 'Between Love and Wealth…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-19 - 1925-01-20
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Conway Tearle in 'The Referee' and Eugene O'Brien in 'Chivalrous Charley.' Don't miss it. Starting Wednesday 21st, Lois Weber presents 'The Blot,' Coming, William Fox presents 'Over the Hill' [sic…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-21 - 1925-01-23
Summary:

Starting today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15, Lois Weber presents 'The Blot.' Commencing Sunday, William Fox presents 'Over the Hill' [sic]. January 21 & 22 Remarks: Another ad. on page 12. Today and tomorrow only at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Mr. Nobody' (Ep. 16 and…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-26 - 1925-01-27
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.10 and 9.20 p.m., William Fox presents 'Over the Hill' [sic] with special music. Today and tomorrow at 12.30, 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Test of True Love' produced by Commercial Press. January 27 Remarks: Starting tomorrow, Norma Talmadge in '…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-28 - 1925-01-30
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge with Thomas Meighan in 'The Probation Wife' with special music. Usual prices. Today till Friday at 2.30 and 7.15, 'The Test of True Love,' produced by Commercial Press Ltd. January 29 Remarks: Today and tomorrow at 12.30, 2…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-31 - 1925-02-03
Summary:

Starting again all shows today, by special request, 'Over the Hill' [sic] will special music. Coming, Warner Bros. presents 'Being Respectable' featuring Marie Prevost, Monte Blue, Irene Rich, Louise Fazenda and others.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-09 - 1925-02-10
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Constance Talmadge in 'The Sauce for the Goose' [sic]. Usual prices. Starting Wednesday next, Andree Lafayette in 'Why Get Married?' Coming, the wonderful picturization of Pierre Benolt [sic]'s famous novel, '…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-11 - 1925-02-14
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Andree Lafayette in 'Why Get Married?' Also 'Koenigsmark.' February 11 Remarks: Today till Friday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Mr. Nobody' Ep. 19 and 20. Added attraction, Magical Hypnotism (played by a number of skillful…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-14 - 1925-02-21
Summary:

Beginning Tuesday, 17th at 5 and 9.15 p.m., 'Koenigsmark.' Picture or illustration included. February 17-19 Remarks: Starting tomorrow at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Hongkong China Sun's first and best production, 'Love Is Dangerous.' February 20 Remarks: Coming, 'Three…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-16 - 1925-02-16
Summary:

Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15, last chance to see Russell Simpson, Barbara Tennant and Gertrude Olmstead in 'Shadows of Conscience' in seven reels. Starting tomorrow, 'Koenigsmark.'

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Headline: Koenigsmark'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-19
Summary:

The World Theatre has been showing the wonderful picturisation of Pierre Benoit's world famous novel 'Koenigsmark' for the last two days with great success. Film plot included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-03 - 1925-03-07
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Charles Dickens' 'Our Mutual Friend' with special musical setting. By special request, romantic 'Koenigsmark' will be shown again soon. March 5-7 Remarks: Today till Saturday at 2.30 and 7.15, 'How Road Diverged.' Also Charlie…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-07 - 1925-03-14
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15, Monte and Irene Rich in 'Defying Destiny.' By special request, romantic 'Koenigsmark.' March 7 Remarks: On page 7, ad. on 'Defying Destiny' only. Illustration included. March 13-14 Remarks: Starting Sunday, I. Mozukin and N.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-09 - 1925-03-10
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15, Constance Talmadge in 'The Beauty Shop.' Starting Wednesday next, Monte Blue and Irene Rich in 'Defying Destiny.' By special request, romantic 'Koenigsmark.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-14 - 1925-03-19
Summary:

By special request, romantic 'Koenigsmark.' Commencing Friday next, 20thm Mary Philbin in 'The Gaiety Girl.' Also Jack Dempsey in 'Fight and Win.' March 18 Remarks: Picture included.