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 Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-05 - 1922-01-09
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'A Beggar in Purple,' also 'Wood Simps.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes of 'The Diamond Queen' featuring Eileen Sedgwick. Booking at the Theatre (Telephone 1337). January 5 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on…

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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: 1922-01-13 - 1922-01-16
Summary:

Friday 13th to Sunday 15th, Doris Kenyon in 'The Bandbox' in 6 parts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'The Diamond Queen' 4 and 5 episodes. Booking at the Theatre (Telephone 1337).

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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-20 - 1922-01-23
Summary:

Universal-Jewel presents Priscilla Dean in 'Outside the Law.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 6 and 7 episodes of 'The Diamond Queen.' Sunday, 22nd 6 p.m., Mary Pickford in 'How Could You, Jean?' Matinee 5.15 p.m., William Fox presents Jewel Carmen in '…

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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-01 - 1922-02-02
Summary:

5.15 and 9.15 performances, Francis Ford in 'The Craving.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'The Diamond Queen' 8 and 9 episodes. 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: 1922-02-07 - 1922-02-09
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performance, Ethel Clayton, Paramount star in screen version of stage drama, 'The Girl Who Came Back.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Eileen Sedgwick in 'Diamond Queen' 10 and 11 episodes. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-14 - 1922-02-14
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m. performances, William Fox presents Jewel Carmen in 'The Bride of Fear.' Also the Great Garcia Troupe with Misses Gladys Gordon and Nina in latest songs and dances. Prices of admission on $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents. 5.15 p.m. matinee, Dorothy Dalton in 'Quicksand…

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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-15 - 1922-02-16
Summary:

Today's programme: 9.15 p.m. performance, Jewel Carmen in 'The Bride of Fear.' Also the Great Garcia Troupe with Misses Gladys Gordon and Nina in latest songs and dances. Prices of admission on $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents. 5 p.m. performances, Dorothy Dalton in 'Quicksand.…

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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: 1922-02-21 - 1922-02-23
Summary:

5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m. performances, Mitchell Lewis in 'King Spruce' in 6 parts, from the novel by Holman F. Day. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Eileen Sedgwick in 'Diamond Queen' episodes 14 and 15. 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: 1922-02-28 - 1922-03-02
Summary:

Today 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Olive Thomas in 'The Follies Girl.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Eileen Sedgwick in 'Diamond Queen' episodes 16 and 17. 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: 1922-03-08 - 1922-03-09
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Mary Pickford in 'Johanna Enlists.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, final episodes of 'Diamond Queen' and 1st episodes of 'Branded Four' featuring Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber. 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: 1922-05-12 - 1922-05-15
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Gladys Walton in 'Rich Girl, Poor Girl.' 2.30 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. May 13 Remarks: Sunday matinee 6 p.m., Wallace…

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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: 1922-05-19 - 1922-05-20
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Carmel Myers in 'The Gilded Dream.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die' episodes 1, 2 and 3. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. May 20 Remarks: Sunday 6 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Kiss' featuring Carmel Myers.

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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: 1922-05-26 - 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 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 Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-01 - 1922-06-08
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 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die' episodes 6 and 7. Usual Prices. Booking at the Theatre. June 1 & 5…

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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: 1922-06-09 - 1922-06-12
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents 'The Lure of Egypt' with Claire Adams, Robert McKim and Joseph J. Dowling. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die' episodes 8 and 9. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. June 10 Remarks: Sunday matinee 6 p.m., Wallace D.…

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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: 1922-06-16 - 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. June 16 &…

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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: 1922-06-20 - 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 Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-27 - 1922-06-29
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox photodrama, 'The Island of Desire,' with George Walsh. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die' episodes 14 and 15. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. June 27 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'The Island of Desire'…

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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: 1922-07-04 - 1922-07-06
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Hoot Gibson in 'Red Courage.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die' episodes 16 and 17. 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: 1922-07-11 - 1922-07-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bessie Barriscale in 'A Trick of Fate.' 2.30 and 7.15 performances, Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die' final episodes and Eileen Sedgwick in 'Terror Trail' episodes 7 and 8. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.