A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The New Victoria Cinema: Kau U Fong
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-23 - 1920-07-26
Summary:

The coolest and attractive house for entertainment in town. For 23rd, 24th, 25th and 26th July, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m. nightly, Pathe presents Pearl White in 'The Black Secret' episode 8 and 9. Also Pathe News and Harold Lloyd comic. Matinee Saturday, 24th at 3 p.m., 'The Black Secret…

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Headline: The World Theatre: Coolest and Most Charming Place In Town.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-19 - 1921-07-21
Summary:

Tuesday to Thursday at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Theda Bara in 'The Devil's Daughter' in 5 parts. Also Pathe's News and Comedies. At 2.15, 5.15 and 7.15 p.m. only, The Great Bracken's in their sensational wire and wonderful juggling acts. Popular prices: 9.15 p.m., $1.00…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337 (Hongkong Most Modern Picture Palace Under Entire British Management).
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-06 - 1921-09-08
Summary:

Tuesday, 6th to Thursday, 8th instant, 9.15 p.m., Triangle Film Corp. presents Margaret [sic] Blanche in 'A Place in the Sun.' Also Pathe's News and Comedies. Matinee programmes: Tuesday and Wednesday 5.15 p.m., 'Desert Gold'; Thursday 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Trail…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337 (Entire Under British Management).
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-16 - 1921-09-17
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Ruffells presents 'The Great Game' featuring Bombardier Wells. Also Pathe's latest news and comedies. Matinee programmes 5.15 p.m., 'Fool's Gold'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Trail' 10 and 11 episodes. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co,…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337 (Hongkong Most Modern Picture Palace).
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-07 - 1921-10-11
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., by arrangement with Broadwest Films, a deluxe sporting drama of the season starring Stewart Rome and Gregory Scott in 'A [sic] Gentleman Rider.' Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m., 'Little Miss Optimist'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Trailed by Three' episodes…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-14 - 1921-10-17
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Dustin Farnum in 'The Scarlet Pimpernel.' Matinee 4.30 p.m. sharp, 'The Symbol of Sacrifice'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Trailed by Three' episodes 4th and 5th. Usual price. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. Tel 951.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337 (Hongkong Most Modern Picture Palace).
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-21 - 1921-10-24
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., 'When a Woman Strikes' featuring Ben Wilson, Rosemary Theby, Neva Gerber, Murdock MacQuarrie and Robert Brower. Matinee 5.15 p.m., 'The Scarlet Pimpernel'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Trailed by Three' 6 and 7 episodes. Popular prices. Booking at Messrs…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337 (Hongkong Most Modern Picture Palace).
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-27 - 1921-10-31
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Hugh E. Dierker's 'When Dawn Came.' Matinees: 5.15 p.m., 'When a Woman Strikes'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 8th and 9th episodes of 'Trailed by Three.' Popular prices. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. Tel 951. October 27 Remarks: Another ad. on page…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337 (Where Every One Goes. Entirely Under British Management).
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-04 - 1921-11-07
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., the big outstanding hit, When Bearcat Went Dry. Matinees: 5.15 p.m. sharp, 'When Dawn Came'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Trailed by Three' episodes 10 and 11. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. Tel 951.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-09 - 1921-11-10
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Jack Sherrill and Mabel Withee in 'Once to Every Man' in 6 parts. Also Comedies and Pathe News. Matinees: 5.15 p.m., 'La La Lucille'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'King of Circus' [sic] episodes 6 and 7. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. Tel…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-15 - 1921-11-17
Summary:

Tonight 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Miriam Cooper, famous for her excellent acting in 'Woman and the Law' [sic], in 'Betrayed.' Also Pathe's News and Comedies. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. Tel 951.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-18 - 1921-11-21
Summary:

Tonight 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents William Farnum in 'The Heart of a Lion.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., final episodes of 'Trailed by Three.' Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. Hongkong Hotel Building (Tel 951).

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-11 - 1922-08-14
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures presents Alice Brady in 'Out of the Chorus.' Also ‘Snub' Pollard Comedy and Pathe News. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Juno Caprice and George B. Seitz in 'Sky Ranger' episodes 8 and 9. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. August 11…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-25 - 1922-08-28
Summary:

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

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-08 - 1922-09-11
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures present Wanda Hawley in 'The Snob.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Double Adventure' episodes 1 and 2. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-15 - 1922-09-18
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents R. A. Walsh's 'The Silent Lie' featuring Miriam Cooper. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Double Adventure' episodes 3 and 4. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-22 - 1922-09-25
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a Realart picture, 'The Land of Hope' with Alice Brady and Harry Snub Pollard Comedy. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Double Adventure' episodes 5 and 6. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. September 22 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-28 - 1922-09-30
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday, three days only, at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures presents Wanda Hawley in 'Her First Elopement' and Snub Pollard Comedy. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Thursday only 28th instant, Eileen Sedgwick in 'Great Radium Mystery' episodes 14 and 15. Usual…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-02 - 1922-10-02
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Peggy Hyland in 'Other Men's Daughters.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Double Adventure' episodes 7 and 8. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-06 - 1922-10-07
Summary:

Thursday 5th, Friday 6th and Saturday 7th, at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a Realart picture, 'Don't Call Me Little Girl' with Mary Miles Minter. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Double Adventure' episodes 9 and 10. Usual price. Booking at the Theatre.