A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-17 - 1914-09-18
Summary:

Films screening of 'A Hateful Bondage' (2 parts, 3,500 ft); Screening of Pathe's Cartoon and American Weekly; New songs and dances performances by The Gibson Girls; Coming film: 'Atlantis'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-06 - 1922-01-09
Summary:

Beginning Friday, 6th till Monday, 9th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'A Beggar in Purple,' an Edgar Lewis production, Pathe Distributors. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'The Diamond Queen,' 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Booking at the theatre. Phone 1337.

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-13 - 1922-01-14
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. Phone 1337.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-16 - 1922-01-16
Summary:

Tonight only at 9.15 p.m., Miss Gladys Cooper in 'My Lady's Dress,' a latest British picture in 7 parts. 5.15 p.m., Doris Kenyon in 'The Bandbox.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'The Diamond Queen' 4 and 5 episodes. Booking at the theatre. Phone 1337.…

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-20 - 1922-01-23
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m. only, Universal-Jewel deluxe presents Priscilla Dean in 'Outside the Law' in 8 parts. Prices of admission: $1.20, 70 cents and 50 cents. Navy and military in uniform, 40 cents to stalls only. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 6 and 7 episodes of 'The…

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-07 - 1922-02-09
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Ethel Clayton in the new adaption for the screen of C. M. S. McLellan's 'Leah Kleschna,' 'The Girl Who Came Back.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, 10 and 11 episodes of 'Diamond Queen' featuring Eileen Sedgwick.…

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-14 - 1922-02-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m. performance, 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: $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents. 5.15 p.m. matinee, Dorothy Dalton in 'Quicksand…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-15 - 1922-02-16
Summary:

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

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-21 - 1922-02-22
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,' 14th and 15th episodes. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-28 - 1922-03-02
Summary:

Today at 5.15 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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
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 'Brand Four' [sic] featuring Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-13
Summary:

Seven Years Bad Luck,' a Robertson-Cole production featuring Max Linder, will be shown at the World Theatre from today till Saturday. Another special feature in the programme at the World Theatre is 'The Leather Pushers' written by H. C. Witwer. Film synopsis included.

13
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-15
Summary:

A Universal special 'Dr. Jim,' in which Frank Mayo and Herbert Heyes take the leading roles, will be shown at the World Theatre from this evening to Saturday next. The supporting members of the cast include Claire Windsor. Screen Magazine will give some very interesting scenes and…

14
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-20
Summary:

At the World Theatre 'The New Leather Pushers [sic]' will be shown on Thursday, the 21st inst. In this, Kid Roberts is seen winning new fistic laurels in his battle for fame, wealth and the one girl. As in the other stories of this series, Reginald Denny, popular virile Universal…

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-08
Summary:

If 'thy father' is not worthy of honour, is it a sin to turn against him? This is the problem that faced the heroine of 'Tillie,' a new Mary Miles Minter Realart film which opens at the World Theatre for four days. 'Tillie' is an Alice Eyton adaptation of the novel…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-30
Summary:

What is likely to happen at any moment to a victim of 'shell-shock' is illustrated in the Universal picture 'Shootin' for Love,' now showing at the World Theatre. Hoot Gibson is the star. Film plot included. Another attraction for the local boxers is 'Leather…

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-05 - 1924-05-06
Summary:

Monday and Tuesday only, a new round of 'The Leather Pushers,' deluxe edition featuring Reginald Denny. Also Jack Hoxie in 'Men in the Raw.' Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

18
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-09 - 1924-09-09
Summary:

Final performance today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Stormswept' starring Wallace and Noah Beery. Commencing tomorrow, Daniel Carson Goodman's 'What's Wrong with the Women?' Also new round of 'Leather Pushers.' Monday to Thursday at 2.15 and 7 p.m., Virginia…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-09 - 1924-09-09
Summary:

Don't miss seeing 'Stormswept' starring Wallace and Noah Beery. Final performances today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Starting tomorrow, Daniel Carson Goodman's 'What's Wrong with the Women?' Also new round of 'Leather Pushers.' Usual prices. Illustration…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-10 - 1924-09-11
Summary:

Commencing today, Daniel Carson Goodman's 'What Wrong with the Women?' Also new round of 'Leather Pushers.' Usual prices.