A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace. Entirely Under British Management - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-05 - 1922-01-09
Summary:

January 6 at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'A Beggar in Purple,' an Edgar-Lewis production from the novel by Andrew Soutar, distributed by Pathe, and Century Comedies, 'Wood Simps.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Diamond Queen,' 1st, 2nd & 3rd epis. Booking at the Theatre.…

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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace. Entirely Under British Management - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-13 - 1922-01-14
Summary:

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

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-14 - 1922-01-16
Summary:

Miss Gladys Cooper in 'My Lady's Dress' will be screened for one night only on Monday, 16th at 9.15 p.m. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. January 16 Remarks: At 5.15 p.m., Doris Kenyon in 'The Bandbox.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'The Diamond…

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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace. Entirely Under British Management - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-31 - 1922-02-02
Summary:

At 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m. performances, Francis Ford in 'The Craving.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'The Diamond Queen,' 8 and 9 epis. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace. Entirely Under British Management - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-07 - 1922-02-09
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Ethel Clayton with Elliott Dexter and Theodore Robert [sic] in 'The Girl Who Came Back.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, 10 and 11 epis. Of 'Diamond Queen' featuring Eileen Sedgwick. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace. Entirely Under British Management - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-14 - 1922-02-17
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m. performance, Jewel Carmen in 'The Bride of Fear.' The Great Garcia Troupe with Misses Gladys and Nina in latest songs and dances. At 5.15 p.m., Dorothy Dalton in 'Quick Sand.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'Diamond Queen,' 12 &…

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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace. Entirely Under British Management - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-21 - 1922-02-23
Summary:

At 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. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Eileen Sedgwick in 'Diamond Queen,' 14 & 15 epis. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace. Entirely Under British Management - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-28 - 1922-03-02
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Olive Thomas in 'The Follies Girl.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Eileen Sedgwick in 'Diamond Queen,' 16 & 17 epis. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace. Entirely Under British Management - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-07 - 1922-03-09
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Mary Pickford in 'Johanna Enlists.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, final episode of 'Diamond Queen' and 1st episode of 'Branded Four' featuring Ben Wilson & Neva Gerber. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern & Coolest Picture Palace - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-11 - 1922-08-14
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart presents Alice Brady in 'Out of the Chorus,' Snub Pollard Comedy and Pathe News. At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., June Caprice & George B. Seitz in 'Sky Ranger,' epis. 8 & 9. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. August 12 &14 Remarks…

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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern & Coolest Picture Palace - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-25 - 1922-08-28
Summary:

At 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart presents Mary Miles Minter in 'The Little Clown,' Snub Pollard Comedy and Pathe News. At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., June Caprice & George B. Seitz in 'Sky Ranger,' epis. 12 & 13. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern & Coolest Picture Palace - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-22 - 1922-09-25
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Land of Hope' with Alice Brady, and Harry Snob [sic] Pollard Comedy. At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Double Adventure,' epis. 5 & 6. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. September 22 Remarks: On page 4, another ad. on…

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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern & Coolest Picture Palace - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-28 - 1922-09-30
Summary:

For three days only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart presents Wanda Hawley in 'Her First Elopement,' and Snub Pollard Comedy. At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'The Great Radium Mystery,' epis. 14 & 15. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. September 28-29 Remarks…

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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern & Coolest Picture Palace - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-25 - 1922-10-28
Summary:

Wednesday till Saturday at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Realart presents Wanda Hawley in 'A Kiss in Time,' and Snub Pollard Comedy. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-24 - 1923-01-27
Summary:

Wed. to Sat. 24th to 27th Jan. at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Justine Johnstone in 'A Heart to Let' presented by Realart Pictures, and Snub Pollard Comedy. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: The Coronet; The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-12 - 1923-04-14
Summary:

The Coronet: Wed. to Mon. at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Max Linder in 'The Three Must Get Theres.' The Star: Thur. to Sat. at 5.30 and 9.15, Alice Joyce in 'Cousin Kate.' April 12-13 Remarks: The Star - Also showing 'The Rent Dodgers,' and British Gazette.

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Headline: Coronet; Star; Grand
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-09 - 1923-06-09
Summary:

Coronet: Tonight and tomorrow, D. W. Griffith presents Richard Barthelmess and Clarine Seymour in 'The Idol Dancer.' Today at 2.30 & 7.15 only, 'Man-Woman-Marriage.' Star: 'Love, Honour and Behave.' Grand: Tonight till Tuesday at 7.15 and 9.30 p.m., William…

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Headline: Hong Kong Telegraph News 1924-01-03
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-03
Summary:

Today, Star Theatre will be screening 'Trouble' featuring Jackie Coogan who became famous in 'The Kid' with Chaplin. Little Jackie is the big man of the picture.

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Headline: World Theatre: Tuesday and Wednesday - 29th & 30th January
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-29 - 1924-01-31
Summary:

How does a women know? May McAvoy in 'Morals.' Film plot included. January 30 Remarks: Also showing British Gazette and Out of the Inkwell Cartoon Comedy, 'Merchancial Doll' [sic]. Illustration included. January 30-31 Remarks: Also showing British Gazette.

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Headline: World Theatre: Des Voeux Road Central
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-25 - 1924-02-26
Summary:

Mon. and Tue., 25th and 26th Feb., Dorothy Revier in 'The Broadway Madonna,' in 6 parts. Also, British Gazette and 'Felix on the Trial.' Booking at the Theatre. February 25 Remarks: Another ad. on page 7.