A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The New Victoria Cinema (Kau U Fong); Just a Little Way Up the Steps By the Fire Brigade Station.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-01 - 1920-05-03
Summary:

Saturday to Monday, 1st to 3rd May at 9.15 p.m., 'The Eagle's Eye,' 1st and 2nd episodes. Also Pathe news and Harold Lloyd comic. Price details included.

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Headline: The New Victoria Cinema (Kau U Fong); Just a Little Way Up the Steps By the Fire Brigade Station.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-04 - 1920-05-06
Summary:

4th to 6th May at 9.15 p.m., 'The Eagle's Eye' 3rd and 4th episodes. Also Pathe news and Harold Lloyd comic. Price details included.

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Headline: The New Victoria Cinema, Kau U Fong; Just a Little Way Up the Steps By the Fire Brigade Station.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-12 - 1920-05-13
Summary:

For 12th and 13th May, 'The Eagle's Eye,' 5th and 6th episodes. Also Pathe's news and Harold Lloyd comic. Matinee: Wednesday, 12th at 5 p.m. Prices moderate.

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Headline: The New Victoria Cinema, Kau U Fong; Just a Little Way Up the Steps By the Fire Brigade Station.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-19 - 1920-05-21
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Miss Marie Walcamp in 'The Red Globe' 1st and 2nd episodes. Also 'The Eagle's Eye.' Matinees: Wednesday and Saturday at 5 p.m.

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Headline: The New Victoria Cinema, Kau U Fong; Just a Little Way Up the Steps By the Fire Brigade Station.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-22 - 1920-05-24
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 22nd, 23rd and 24th May, 'The Red Globe' 3rd and 4th episodes. Also 'The Eagle's Eye' 8th episodes. Matinees: Wednesday and Saturday at 3 p.m.

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Headline: The New Victoria Cinema, Kau U Fong; Just a Little Way Up the Steps By the Fire Brigade Station.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-25 - 1920-05-27
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'The Red Globe' 5th and 6th episodes. Also 'The Eagle's Eye' 9th episode.

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Headline: The New Victoria Cinema, Kau U Fong; Just a Little Way Up the Steps By the Fire Brigade Station.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-28 - 1920-05-31
Summary:

The above theatre is occupied by Chinese play for three days from May 28th to 30th and the cinema show will be resumed on 31st instant at 9.15 p.m., showing 'The Red Glove,' 7th and 8th episodes. Also 'The Eagle's Eye' 10th episode.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace Under Entire English Management.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-06 - 1921-09-08
Summary:

Tuesday, 6th to Thursday, 8th September at 9.15 p.m., Triangle Film Corp. presents Margaret [sic] Blanche in 'A Place in the Sun.' Also Pathe's News and Comedies. Matinee programmes: Tuesday and Wednesday, 'Desert Gold'; Thursday at 5.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Trails…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Entire Under English Management.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-16 - 1921-09-17
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Ruffells' presents 'The Great Game,' a most wonderful drama in 6 parts featuring Bombardier Wells and an all-star cast. Also Pathe's latest news and comedies. Matinee programme: 5.15 p.m., 'Fool's Gold'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing…

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Headline: The Scarlet Pimpernel: Film Version of Famous Story
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-17
Summary:

Scarlet Pimpernel,' from Baroness Orczy's novel, was shown on the screen at the World Theatre. Dustin Farnum and Winifred Kingston take the main roles in the film. Film synopsis included. Pathe News and two good comedies are also in the programme.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-08 - 1921-11-10
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Jack Sherrill and Mabel Withee in a rugged drama of human interest, 'Once to Every Man' in 5 parts. Also comedies and Pathe News. Matinees: 5.15 p.m., 'La La Lucille,' a special comedy attraction in 5 parts; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'King…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-15 - 1921-11-17
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Miriam Cooper in 'Betrayed.' Also Pathe's News and comedies. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. (Tel. 951.)

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
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.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
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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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
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.…

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Headline: World Theatre; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
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…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
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.…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
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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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
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…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
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.