A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-16 - 1921-08-18
Summary:

All tramcars stop at this theatre. Tuesday 16th to Thursday 18th August, 9.15 p.m., Betty Brice in 'Loyalty.' 5.15 p.m. matinees: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 'The Flame of Yukon [sic].' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 17 and 18 episodes of 'The Moon Riders.' August 18…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-19 - 1921-08-22
Summary:

Friday, 18th to Monday, 22nd August, 9.15 p.m. only, Harry Garson presents Clara Kimball Young in 'Eyes of Youth' in 8 parts. Matinees: 5.15 p.m. Friday and Saturday (18th and 19th), 'Loyalty.' Monday 22nd, Eddie Polo in 'The Vanishing Dagger' episodes 1 and 2. 2.30…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-23 - 1921-08-25
Summary:

Tuesday 23rd to Thursday 25th August, 9.15 p.m., Charles Ray in 'The Hired Man,' a Paramount star attraction in 5 acts. Paramount Magazine and Mack Sennet [sic] comedies. Special matinee for children, 5.15 p.m. Thursday, the 25th, 4th and 5th episodes of 'Vanishing Trails.' 2…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-24 - 1921-09-01
Summary:

Tuesday 30th to Thursday 1st September 9.15 p.m., final shows of the world champion fight, Dempsey vs Carpentier. Admission: $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents. Matinees at 5.15 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday, Dempsey vs Carpentier fight. Thursday, 'Vanishing Trails' episodes 6 and 7. 7.15 p.m.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-02 - 1921-09-05
Summary:

Friday 2nd to Monday 5th September 9.15 p.m., Zane Grey's 'Desert Gold' in 7 parts, starring E. K. Lincoln. Plot included. Matinee programmes: Friday 2nd, 5.15 p.m., 'Dempsey vs Carpentier'; Saturday 3rd, 'Woman and the Law' [sic]. Friday 2nd to Monday 5th, 7.…

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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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-09 - 1921-09-12
Summary:

Saturday, 10th to Monday, 12th, 9.15 p.m., Augustus Thomas in 'As a Man Thinks' featuring Leah Baird. Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m., Friday 9th and Sunday 11th, 'A Place in the Sun'; Saturday 10th, 'To Honour and Obey'; 7.15 p.m. Friday to Monday, 'Vanishing…

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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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-19 - 1921-09-19
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., A Grand Variety Concert. A great programme organized by Mr. A. B. Allan, local talent and good artistes. Admission: $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents. Matinee programmes 5.15 p.m., 'Fool's Gold'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Trail' 10 and 11 episodes.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-21 - 1921-09-26
Summary:

Friday 23rd to Monday 26th at 9.15 p.m., Pathe special feature starring Emmy Wehlen, 'Lifting Shadows.' Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m., Friday, Saturday and Monday, 'The Great Game'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Trails' 12 and 13 episodes. Usual prices. Booking at…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-27 - 1921-10-03
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., the 'Symbol of Sacrifice' in 8 reels. Usual prices. Secure your seats early from Messrs Mehta and Co. Matinee programme: Friday to Monday, 5.15 p.m., 'The Kingdom of Love'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., final episodes of 'Vanishing Trails.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-30
Summary:

The Symbol of Sacrifice' in eight exciting parts, will be screened for the first time in Hongkong at the World Theatre. The film was produced by The African Film Productions Ltd., and shown by The Middle East Films Ltd.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-03
Summary:

The management of the World Theatre has invited 80 boy scouts and cadets to witness the great production 'The Symbol of Sacrifice' tonight.

14
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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-10
Summary:

World Theatre is screening the film 'The Symbol of Sacrifice.' A double attraction is offered in Russian and Hungarian dance by Mr. and Mrs. Gordan.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-13 - 1921-10-15
Summary:

Matinee 4.30 p.m., Friday 14th, Saturday 15th and Monday 17th, 'The Symbol of Sacrifice' in 8 parts. Owing to the great length of this picture, the show starts at 4.30 p.m. sharp.

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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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-06 - 1921-12-07
Summary:

Today till Wednesday at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Douglas Fairbanks in 'Say! Young Fellow.' Kowloon Theatre, for two nights only, commencing at 9.15 sharp, matinee Wednesday 5.45 p.m., 'The Symbol of Sacrifice,' in 3 reels.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-30
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-22
Summary:

The man who adapted and supervised 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' the biggest picture in the history of the screen, now following his signal success with the Hugo work, P. P. Sheehan, the famous novelist, was restrained at Universal City as a director. His first picture, 'The Night…