A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Ring Up 1743
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-11-22 - 1922-11-22
Summary:

Your last chance of seeing 'Way Down East.'

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-14 - 1923-05-14
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Alice Brady in 'The Indestructible Wife.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Great Reward' episodes 1 and 2. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

3
Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-15 - 1923-05-16
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday (15th and 16th May) at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Lewis J. Selznick presents Willard Mack's 'The Valley of Doubt.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Francis Ford and Ella Hall in 'The Great Reward' episodes 1 and 2. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

4
Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-17 - 1923-05-19
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday (17th to 19th May) at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Wanda Hawley in 'Too Much Wife.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Great Reward,' Thursday and Friday, episodes 1 and 2; Saturday to Tuesday, episodes 3 and 4. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

5
Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-21 - 1923-05-21
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures presents Bebe Daniels in 'The Speed Girl.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Francis Ford and Ella Hall in 'The Great Reward' episodes 3 and 4. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

6
Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-22 - 1923-05-23
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday (22nd and 23rd May) at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Pearl White in 'Beyond Price.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Great Reward,' Tuesday, episodes 3 and 4; Wednesday, episodes 5 and 6. 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: 1923-05-24 - 1923-05-26
Summary:

Thursday 24th to Saturday 26th May at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Pauline Frederick in 'The Mistress of Shenstone.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Francis Ford and Ella Hall in 'The Great Reward' episodes 5 and 6. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

8
Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-28 - 1923-05-28
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Gladys Brockwell and Stuart Holmes in 'Paid Back.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Great Reward' episodes 7 and 8. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

9
Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-29 - 1923-05-30
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., May McAvoy in 'The Virginia Courtship.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Francis Ford and Ella Hall in 'The Great Reward' episodes 7 and 8. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

10
Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-31 - 1923-06-02
Summary:

Thursday 31st May to Saturday 2nd June at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., R. C. Pictures Corporation presents 'A Wife's Awakening.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Francis Ford and Ella Hall in 'The Great Reward' episodes 9 and 10. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

11
Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-04 - 1923-06-04
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Buck Jones in 'Get Your Man.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Great Reward' episodes 11 and 12. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

12
Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-05 - 1923-06-06
Summary:

Tuesday 5th and Wednesday 6th June at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Robertson-Cole presents Billie Rhodes in 'The Girl of My Dreams.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Great Reward' episodes 11 and 12. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

13
Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-07 - 1923-06-09
Summary:

Thursday 7th to Saturday 9th, June at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents William Farnum in 'The Conqueror.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Great Reward,' Thursday, episodes 11 and 12; Friday and Saturday, episodes 13 and 14. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

14
Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-11 - 1923-06-11
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Robertson-Cole presents H. D. [sic] Warner in 'A Fugitive From Matrimony.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Great Reward' episodes 13 and 14. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

15
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-09 - 1925-02-10
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Constance Talmadge in 'The Sauce for the Goose' [sic]. Usual prices. Starting Wednesday next, Andree Lafayette in 'Why Get Married?' Coming, the wonderful picturization of Pierre Benolt [sic]'s famous novel, '…

16
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-11 - 1925-02-14
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Andree Lafayette in 'Why Get Married?' Also 'Koenigsmark.' February 11 Remarks: Today till Friday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Mr. Nobody' Ep. 19 and 20. Added attraction, Magical Hypnotism (played by a number of skillful…

17
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-14 - 1925-02-21
Summary:

Beginning Tuesday, 17th at 5 and 9.15 p.m., 'Koenigsmark.' Picture or illustration included. February 17-19 Remarks: Starting tomorrow at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Hongkong China Sun's first and best production, 'Love Is Dangerous.' February 20 Remarks: Coming, 'Three…

18
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-16 - 1925-02-16
Summary:

Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15, last chance to see Russell Simpson, Barbara Tennant and Gertrude Olmstead in 'Shadows of Conscience' in seven reels. Starting tomorrow, 'Koenigsmark.'

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Headline: Koenigsmark'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-19
Summary:

The World Theatre has been showing the wonderful picturisation of Pierre Benoit's world famous novel 'Koenigsmark' for the last two days with great success. Film plot included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-03 - 1925-03-07
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Charles Dickens' 'Our Mutual Friend' with special musical setting. By special request, romantic 'Koenigsmark' will be shown again soon. March 5-7 Remarks: Today till Saturday at 2.30 and 7.15, 'How Road Diverged.' Also Charlie…