A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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: 1921-11-18 - 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 Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-07 - 1922-02-09
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performance, Ethel Clayton, Paramount star in screen version of stage drama, 'The Girl Who Came Back.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Eileen Sedgwick in 'Diamond Queen' 10 and 11 episodes. Booking at the Theatre.

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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.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-29 - 1924-12-03
Summary:

Showing today, 'The Girl Who Came Back.' Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-29 - 1924-12-01
Summary:

Starting tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The New Moon.' December 1 Remarks: Starting Wednesday next, 'The Girl Who Came Back,' with Miriam Cooper, Kenneth Harlam, Gaston Glass, Joseph Dowling, Zasu Pitts, Fred Malatesta, Ethel Shannon and Mary Culver.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-01 - 1924-12-02
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The New Moon.' Usual prices. Starting Wednesday next, 'The Girl Who Came Back' starring Miriam Cooper, Kenneth Harlan, Zasu Pitts and a great cast. Today till Thursday, Eddie Polo in 'Secret Four' ep. 9…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-03 - 1924-12-06
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Girl Who Came Back' with Miriam Cooper, Kenneth Harlan, Gaston Glass, Joseph Dowling, Zasu Pitts, Fred Malatesta, Ethel Shannon and Mary Culver. With special music. Usual prices. Today and tomorrow only at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-06 - 1924-12-06
Summary:

Starting tomorrow at 6 p.m., Mae Marsh in 'The Beloved Traitor.' Usual prices. Final show today, 'The Girl Who Came Back' with Miriam Cooper, Kenneth Harlan, Gaston Glass, Joseph Dowling, Zasu Pitts, Fred Malatesta, Ethel Shannon and Mary Culver. Picture or illustration…