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: 1921-10-22
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…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-22
Summary:

World Theatre is going to screen the film version of the novel 'Eastward Ho!' The film features a new William Fox star, William Russell. The latest interesting events in Europe will be shown in the Topical Budget.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-11
Summary:

All of a Sudden Norma' is now showing at the World Theatre. Film synopsis included. In addition, the Topical Budget is interesting and 'The Dodger,' in which Bill West figures in the principal role, closes the programme.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-02
Summary:

World Theatre screened a William P. S. Earle's photoplay entitled 'The Dancer of the Nile.' The story is based on the youthful romance of king 'Tut.' The story as a screen production is of unusual interest at this time due to the untimely death of the late Lord Carnarvon…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-02
Summary:

One of the most spectacular pictures made this year comes to the World Theatre with the showing of William P.S. Earle's photodramatic sensation. 'The Dancer of the Nile,' is a story which is based on the early life of King 'Tut' and features Carmel Myers, in the role of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-04
Summary:

World Theatre screened a William P.S. Earle's photoplay entitled 'The Dancer of the Nile.' Mr. Earle collected the scenic and historical data which enables him to make this picture. He also personally supervised the construction of the entire set in the Hollywood Studios. Over…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-05
Summary:

Would the discovery of the Luxor tombs of Kings by Carnavon have been as interesting if they only contained the body of a Prince instead of a former King of Egypt? The true story of those earlier days of romance is in 'The Dancer of the Nile' now showing at the World Theatre. The cast…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-06
Summary:

The Dance of the Nile' now showing at the World Theatre. Film synopsis included. The supplementary pictures are the 'King's Birthday Celebration in Hongkong' and 'Paris-Shanghai First Fly' showing the arrival of Captain D'Oisy at Shanghai.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-06
Summary:

Last night, World Theatre screened 'The Dancer of the Nile.' The story revolves around the life of Tutankhamun and his queen. With magnificently designed sets, the film presents a realistic reproduction of the court of Pharaohs. The all-American cast includes Carmel Myers as the dancer…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-07
Summary:

H. E. the Governor attended the World Theatre last night to witness the film 'The Dancer of the Nile.'