A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The New Victoria Cinema: Kau U Fong
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-23 - 1920-07-26
Summary:

The coolest and attractive house for entertainment in town. For 23rd, 24th, 25th and 26th July, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m. nightly, Pathe presents Pearl White in 'The Black Secret' episode 8 and 9. Also Pathe News and Harold Lloyd comic. Matinee Saturday, 24th at 3 p.m., 'The Black Secret…

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Headline: The World Theatre: Coolest and Most Charming Place In Town.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-19 - 1921-07-21
Summary:

Tuesday to Thursday at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Theda Bara in 'The Devil's Daughter' in 5 parts. Also Pathe's News and Comedies. At 2.15, 5.15 and 7.15 p.m. only, The Great Bracken's in their sensational wire and wonderful juggling acts. Popular prices: 9.15 p.m., $1.00…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337 (Hongkong Most Modern Picture Palace Under Entire British Management).
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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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337 (Entire Under British Management).
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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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-09 - 1921-11-10
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Jack Sherrill and Mabel Withee in 'Once to Every Man' in 6 parts. Also Comedies and Pathe News. Matinees: 5.15 p.m., 'La La Lucille'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'King of Circus' [sic] episodes 6 and 7. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. Tel…

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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: 1921-11-15 - 1921-11-17
Summary:

Tonight 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Miriam Cooper, famous for her excellent acting in 'Woman and the Law' [sic], in 'Betrayed.' Also Pathe's News and Comedies. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. 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: 1922-05-02 - 1922-05-04
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Bare-Fisted Gallagher' featuring William Desmond. 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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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-09 - 1922-05-11
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., J. Warren Kerrigan in 'The End of the Game.' 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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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
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.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'The Whirlwind' episodes 6 and 7. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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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: 1922-05-23 - 1922-05-25
Summary:

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

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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: 1922-05-30 - 1922-06-01
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Tom Mix in 'Treat ‘Em Rough.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Whirlwind' episodes 10 and 11. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. May 31 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. On 'Treat ‘Em Rough' only.

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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: 1922-06-13 - 1922-06-15
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Dustin Farnum in 'North of Fifty-Three.' 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Whirlwind' final episodes. 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: 1922-08-11 - 1922-08-14
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures presents Alice Brady in 'Out of the Chorus.' Also ‘Snub' Pollard Comedy and Pathe News. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Juno Caprice and George B. Seitz in 'Sky Ranger' episodes 8 and 9. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. August 11…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-25 - 1922-08-28
Summary:

5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures presents Mary Miles Minter in 'The Little Clown.' Also ‘Snub' Pollard Comedy and Pathe News. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Juno Caprice and George B. Seitz in 'Sky Ranger' episodes 12 and 13. 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: 1923-02-20 - 1923-02-20
Summary:

Today at 5 and 9.15 p.m., Elaine Hammerstein in 'Whispers.' Also 'Leather Pushers' round five. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Monday, 'Robinson Crusoe' episodes 11 and 12; Tuesday, Ruth Roland in 'White Eagle.' 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: 1923-02-21 - 1923-02-24
Summary:

Today at 5 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Olive Tell in 'A Woman's Business.' Also 'Leather Pushers' round six. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, Ruth Roland in 'White Eagle' episodes 1 and 2; Friday to Monday, 'Robinson Crusoe' episodes 13 and 14.…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-27 - 1923-02-27
Summary:

Monday and Tuesday, 26th and 27th February at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Constance Binney in 'Such a Little Queen' presented by Realart Pictures. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Monday, Robinson Crusoe episodes 13 and 14; Tuesday to Thursday, 'White Eagle' episodes 3 and 4. Usual prices.…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-05 - 1923-03-06
Summary:

Monday and Tuesday, 5th and 6th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Robertson-Cole Co. presents all-star cast in 'Better Times,' a romance of laughter and tears. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Monday, Robinson Crusoe, episodes 15 and 16; Tuesday to Thursday, White Eagle, episodes 5 and 6. Usual prices.…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-07 - 1923-03-10
Summary:

Wednesday, 7th to Saturday, 10th March at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents William Farnum in 'Wolves of the Night,' a powerful story of love and high finance. Wednesday and Thursday: White Eagle, episodes 5 and 6. Friday to Monday: Robinson Crusoe, episodes 17 and 18 (final).…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-12 - 1923-03-13
Summary:

Monday, 12th and Tuesday, 13th March at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Conway Tearle in 'The Fighter.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Monday, 'Robinson Crusoe,' final episodes; Tuesday, 'White Eagle,' episodes 7 and 8. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.