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: 1921-11-08 - 1921-11-10
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Jack Sherrill & Mable Withee in 'Once to Every Man,' in 6 parts, Comedies and Pathe News. Matinees: 5.15 p.m., 'La La Lucille.' 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 6 & 7 episodes of 'King of Circus.' Usual prices. Booking at Messrs.…

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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: Entirely Under British Management - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-16 - 1921-09-17
Summary:

Tonight! At 9.15 p.m., Ruffells presents 'The Great Game,' in 6 parts featuring Bombardier Wells and an all-star cast, Pathe's latest News and Comedies. Matinee programme: 5.15 p.m., 'Fool's Gold,' 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Trail,' 10 & 11 epis…

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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: Where all the Best Pictures are Shown
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-26 - 1924-05-27
Summary:

Mon. 26th & Tue. 27th for two days only, Florence Reed in 'Eternal Mother,' Pathe News and Felix the Cat comedy.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-20 - 1924-10-21
Summary:

Today & tomorrow only at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Jack Hoxie in 'Ridgeway of Mantana.' Monday till Thursday at 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'Demon Shadow,' ep. 1, 2 & 3 and 'Jack and the Beanstalk' (comedy). Usual prices. Commencing Wednesday next, 'The Man of…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-22 - 1924-10-25
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., the world's greatest dramatists, Ivan Mozukin [sic] & Nathalia Lesienko [sic] in 'The Man of Her Dreams.' Film plot included. Also, 'Leather Pushers' (Round 22). Increased prices. October 22-23 Remarks: Today &…

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Headline: Bijou Scenic Theatre
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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Headline: World Theatre: Where All the Best Pictures Are Shown
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-26 - 1924-05-27
Summary:

Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th for two days only, Florence Reed in 'Eternal Mother.' Also Pathe News and Felix the Cat Comedy.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-20 - 1924-10-20
Summary:

See Jack Hoxie and a great cast in 'Ridgeway of Montana' today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Monday till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Demon Shadow' episodes 1, 2 and 3 and 'Jack and the Beanstalk' (comedy). Usual prices. Commencing Wednesday next,…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-21 - 1924-10-21
Summary:

Last chance to see Jack Hoxie in 'Ridgeway of Montana.' Final show today. Commencing tomorrow, 'The Man of Her Dreams' featuring Ivan Mozukin and Nathalia Lesienko. Also 'Leather Pushers' (round 22). Increased prices. Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m.,…