A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-15
Summary:

A crowded house at the World Theatre greeted 'The Scarlet Pimpernel' last night when it was shown for the first time. Dustin Farnum takes the main role and supported by Winifred Kingston. Film synopsis included. Pathe's News is shown as usual and there are comedies and other films…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-22
Summary:

The star film at the World Theatre this weekend is a five-part picture entitled 'When a Woman Strikes.' It is a tale of the wild West with a cast including Ben Wilson, Neva Gerber, Rosemary Theby, Murdock MacQuarrie and other film favourite. Film synopsis included. There is the usual…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-26
Summary:

The World Theatre's star film 'The Source' is an interesting picture with a plot staged in a lumber camp. Film synopsis included. Other films shown are the Gaumont Graphic and a very funny comedy. At 5.15, the star film is 'Melting Millions,' and first three episodes of…

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-16
Summary:

The star film at the World Theatre is a five-part drama entitled 'Betrayed.' Film synopsis included. Other films are the Pathe News and a couple of good comedies. At the matinees, two further episodes of 'King of the Circus,' featuring Eddie Polo, are being screened.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-30
Summary:

Desperate Trails,' is showing at the World Theatre. It is a good picture in every respect, with Harry Carey and Irene Rich in the principal roles. Film synopsis included. The Screen Magazine is shown, also a good comedy. At the matinees at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., two further episodes of '…

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-02 - 1922-05-04
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Bare-Fisted Gallagher' featuring William Desmond. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'The Whirlwind,' episodes 1, 2 and 3. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-09 - 1922-05-11
Summary:

At 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., J. Warren Kerrigan in 'The End of the Game,' in 5 parts. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'The Whirlwind,' episodes 4 and 5. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-16 - 1922-05-18
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Tom Mix in 'Ace High.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'The Whirlwind,' episodes 6 and 7. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-23 - 1922-05-25
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mae Murray in 'The Twin Pawns,' a Leonce Perret picture suggested by the Wilkie Collins novel in 6 parts. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Whirlwind,' episodes 8 and 9. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-30 - 1922-06-01
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Tom Mix in 'Treat ‘Em Rough.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'The Whirlwind,' episodes 10 and 11. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. May 31 Remarks: On page 4, ad. on 'Treat ‘Em Rough' only.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-06 - 1922-06-08
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., J. Stuart Blackton presents 'Missing,' from the successful novel by Mrs. Humphry Ward. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Whirlwind,' epis. 12 & 13. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-13 - 1922-06-15
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Dustin Farnum in 'North of Fifty-three.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Whirlwind,' final episodes. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

13
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-26 - 1925-02-03
Summary:

William Fox presents 'Over the Hill ' in eleven reels. Today and tomorrow, the latest and best Chinese production 'The Test of True Love' produced by the Commercial Press. January 27 remarks: Starting tomorrow, Norma Talmadge in 'The Probation Wife.' January 31…

14
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-16 - 1925-03-24
Summary:

By special request, 'Koenigsmark.' Today only, I. Mozukin and N. Lessienko in 'The Morphine's Prey.' March 16 remarks: Coming! Merry-Go-Round. Mary Philbin in 'The Gaiety Girl.' March 17 remarks: 'Koenigsmark' based on a story of Pierre Benoit. Jack…

15
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-19 - 1925-03-23
Summary:

In Carl Laemmle's Universal Jewel, 'The Gaiety Girl' starring Mary Philbin, supported by Freeman Wood, William Haines, Joseph J. Dowling, DeWitt Jennings, James O. Barrows and Grace Darmond, a King Baggot production. See also Jack Dempsey in 'Fight and Win.' March 20…

16
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-25 - 1925-03-28
Summary:

Baby Peggy in 'Helen's Babies,' with Clara Bow, Edward Everett Horton, Claire Admas and Richard Tucker. A Principal Pictures Master Production. March 25 and 26 remarks: Coming. 'Temptation' with Byrant Washburn, Eva Novak, June Elvidge, Phillips Smalley and Vernon Steele…

17
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-02 - 1925-04-04
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mia May in 'The Price She Paid,' in eight reels, adapted from E. Bajda's stage play. Usual prices. Starting Sunday, 'The Barefoot Boy.' Also Jack Dempsey in 'West of the Water Bucket,' the third of the 'Fight and Win…

18
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-04 - 1925-04-08
Summary:

Today till Wednesday, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Barefoot Boy' featuring John Bowers, Marjorie Daw, Sylvia Breamer, and a marvellous all star cast. Also Jack Dempsey in 'West of the Water Bucket,' the third of the 'Fight and Win' series. Picture or illustration…

19
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-17 - 1925-04-22
Summary:

Today till Wednesday, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Distinctive Pictures Corporation presents 'The Rejected Woman,' with Alma Rubens, Conrad Nagel and Wyndham Standing, directed by Albert Parker, from the story by John Lynch. Illustration included. April 20 & 21 Remarks: Starting Thursday,…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-23 - 1925-04-27
Summary:

Showing today, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a magnificent photodramatization of the famous novel by Kathleen Norris, Carl Laemmle presents 'Butterfly,' starring Laura La Plante, Norman Kerry, Kenneth Harlan, Ruth Clifford and Margaret Livingston. Also Jack Dempsey in 'So This Is Paris,…