A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-16
Summary:

The disastrous effects of the terrible upheaval in Japan may be seen on the screen of the World Theatre. Further pictures are expected from the devastated country. The dare-evil picture, featuring the famous Hoot Gibson, is attracting full houses.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-23 - 1924-09-23
Summary:

The picture magnificent, 'Where's My Wandering Boy Tonight?' Commencing tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., an all-star cast in 'The Night Message.' Final show today.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-23 - 1924-09-23
Summary:

Last performances today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Night Message' with an all-star cast including Gladys Hulette, Howard Truesdell and others. Commencing tomorrow, 'Where's My Wandering Boy Tonight?' Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Leather Pushers…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-24 - 1924-09-25
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Where's My Wandering Boy Tonight.' Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Leather Pushers' round 21 and 'The Hand of Vengeance' episodes 3 and 4. Usual prices.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-24 - 1924-09-24
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Where's My Wandering Boy Tonight?' Usual prices. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-24
Summary:

Where is My Wandering Boy Tonight,' is a splendidly photographed production and tells a story that touches every human heart. The strain on the feelings is lightened at times by situations calling for quiet chuckles rather than laughter. Film plot included. All in all, this new picture…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-25 - 1924-09-25
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Where's My Wandering Boy Tonight?'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-26 - 1924-09-26
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Where's My Wandering Boy Tonight?' Today till Sunday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Hand of Vengeance' episodes 5 and 6. Also 'Your Next' [sic] (comedy).

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-26 - 1924-09-26
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, the motherliest mother story ever told, 'Where's My Wandering Boy Tonight?' By all means see it. Usual prices.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-27 - 1924-09-27
Summary:

Don't miss seeing 'Where's My Wandering Boy Tonight?' Commencing tomorrow, Jack Hoxie with Mary Philbin in 'Where Is This West?'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-27 - 1924-09-27
Summary:

Last chance to see the magnificent picture, 'Where's My Wandering Boy Tonight?' Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Commencing tomorrow, Jack Hoxie in 'Where Is This West?' Today and tomorrow at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Hand of Vengeance' episodes 5 and 6…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-27
Summary:

Where is My Wandering Boy Tonight?' is a dramatic thunderbolt that hits straight to the heart of every human soul and is a big super-special photoplay of tears, smiles, pathos, joy and laughter. It drew a big audience while showing at the World Theatre. Today will be the final performance…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-09 - 1925-09-10
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Constance Talmadge in 'The Sauce for the Goose.' Usual prices. Starting Wednesday next, Andree Lafayette in 'Why Get Married?' Don't forget the date. Coming, 'Koenigsmark.' Watch for its opening date.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-11 - 1925-02-13
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Andree Lafayette in 'Why Get Married?' Special music usual prices. Coming, 'Koenigsmark.' February 12 Remarks: Picture included. February 13 Remarks: Picture included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-11 - 1925-02-12
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15, Andree Lafayette in 'Why Get Married?' Special music. No increase in prices. Coming, 'Koenigsmark.' Watch for its opening date. Today till Friday at 2.30 and 7.15, 'Mr. Nobody' episodes 19 and 20. Added attraction, Magical…

16
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-13 - 1925-02-14
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15, Andree Lafayette in 'Why Get Married?' With special music at usual prices. Coming 'Koenigsmark.' Watch for its opening date. Starting Sunday next, an interesting drama of intrigue and thrills, 'Shadows of Conscience.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-16 - 1925-02-19
Summary:

Starting tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15, 'Koenigsmark,' in 12 enormous reels. Stop praising anything until you see Pierre Benoit's famous novel on the screen. Picture included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-16 - 1925-02-16
Summary:

Last chance to see Russell Simpson, Gertrude Olmstead and Barbara Tennant in 'Shadows of Conscience' in 7 reels. Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Starting tomorrow, the wonderful picturization of Pierre Benoit's world-famous novel, 'Koenigsmark' in 12 great reels…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-19
Summary:

The World Theatre has been showing the wonderful picturization of Pierre Benoit's world famous novel 'Koenigsmark' for the last two days with great success. Film synopsis included. The picture is played by a great number of excellent actors with gorgeous settings and scenes. It…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-20 - 1925-02-20
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5 and 9.15, the wonderful picturization of Pierre Benoit's world-famous novel, 'Koenigsmark.' Commencing Sunday, Claire Windsor in Lois Weber's mighty photoplay, 'What Do Men Want?' in eight reels. Picture included.