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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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