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, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-27 - 1922-01-28
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m. only, Dorothy Dalton in 'Quicksand.' Matinee shows: 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a Pathe serial, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers,' with Marguerite Courtot, 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes; 5 p.m. sharp, Priscilla Dean in 'Outside the Law.' Admission: 60…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-03 - 1922-02-06
Summary:

5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Elsie Ferguson in Henrik Ibsen's most notable play of a shattered love and a woman undeceived 'A Doll's House.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers,' 4 and 5 episodes. Booking at the theatre. February 4 Remarks:…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-10 - 1922-02-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. sharp, Gaby Deslys and Harry Pilcer, the world-famous dancers in the film masterpiece in 7 reels, 'Gaby.' Usual prices. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers' 6 and 7 episodes. Booking at the theatre. February 11…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-17 - 1922-02-20
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m. performance, the Great Garcia Troupe. Bumps and Co., a comedy pantomime novelty and Nina, the girl with the personality in a new repertoire of songs and dances. Also Gladys Walton in 'The Man Tamer.' Prices of admission: $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents. 2.30 and 7.15…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-23 - 1922-02-25
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., by C. Gardner Sullivan, directed by Fred Niblo, 'Sex.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers,' episodes 10 and 11. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre. February 25 Remarks: Sunday matinee at 6 p.m. sharp, Lila Lee in…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-24 - 1922-02-27
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Louise Glaum in 'Sex,' by C. Gardner Sullivan, directed by Fred Niblo. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers' episodes 10 and 11. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-03 - 1922-03-04
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Harry Carey in 'Riders of Vengeance' in 6 parts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers' episodes 12 and 13. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre. March 4 Remarks: Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., Shirley Mason and…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-10 - 1922-03-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Edith Roberts in 'The Fire Cat,' a story by Castilian maiden. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, final episodes of 'Velvet Fingers' and 1st episodes of 'White Horseman,' featuring Art Acord. Usual prices. Booking at the…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-12 - 1922-05-15
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Gladys Walton in 'Rich Girl, Poor Girl,' a delightful drama of heart interest. 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., final episode of 'The White Horseman' and 1st episode of 'Do or Die' featuring Eddie Polo. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-13 - 1922-05-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Gladys Walton in 'Rich Girl, Poor Girl.' 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., final episode of 'The White Horseman' and 1st episode of 'Do or Die' featuring Eddie Polo. Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., Wallace Reid in 'The Dub.' Usual prices.…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-19 - 1922-05-20
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Carmel Myers in 'The Gilded Dream.' 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die' episodes 1, 2 and 3. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-26 - 1922-05-29
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents H. B. Warner in 'When We Were Twenty-One.' 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die' episodes 4 and 5. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-02 - 1922-06-05
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Woman Thou Gavest Me,' a superb Paramount-Artcraft special picture in 6 parts featuring Katherine MacDonald and Jack Holt. 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die' episodes 6 and 7. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-03 - 1922-06-03
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Woman Thou Gavest Me,' a superb Paramount-Artcraft special picture in 6 parts featuring Katherine MacDonald and Jack Holt. 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die' episodes 6 and 7. Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., Frank Mayo in '…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-09 - 1922-06-12
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Claire Adams, Robert McKim and Joseph J. Dowling in 'The Lure of Egypt' in 6 parts. 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die' episodes 8 and 9. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-10 - 1922-06-10
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Claire Adams, Robert McKim and Joseph J. Dowling in 'The Lure of Egypy' in 6 parts. 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die' episodes 8 and 9. Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., Wallace G. Coburn in 'Sunset Princess.'…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-16 - 1922-06-19
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Ivan Abramson's masterpiece, 'Someone Must Pay' in 6 parts, starring Gail Kane and Jackie Saunders and an all-star cast. 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die' episodes 10 and 11. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-20 - 1922-06-22
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Gladys Brockwell in 'The Scarlet Road.' 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die' episodes 10 and 11. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-27 - 1922-06-29
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents 'The Island of Desire,' featuring George Walsh. 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die' episodes 14 and 15. 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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-04 - 1922-07-06
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Hoot Gibson in 'Red Courage.' 2.30 and 7.15 performances, Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die,' episodes 16 and 17. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.