A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-22
Summary:

The star film at the World Theatre this weekend is a five-part picture entitled 'When a Woman Strikes.' It is a tale of the wild West with a cast including Ben Wilson, Neva Gerber, Rosemary Theby, Murdock MacQuarrie and other film favourite. Film synopsis included. There is the usual…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-22
Summary:

World Theatre is going to screen the film version of the novel 'Eastward Ho!' The film features a new William Fox star, William Russell. The latest interesting events in Europe will be shown in the Topical Budget.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-11
Summary:

All of a Sudden Norma' is now showing at the World Theatre. Film synopsis included. In addition, the Topical Budget is interesting and 'The Dodger,' in which Bill West figures in the principal role, closes the programme.

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Headline: Stormswept'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-06
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-06
Summary:

Tomorrow, World Theatre will be featuring 'Stormswept' featuring Wallace Beery and Noah Beery.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-08
Summary:

Stormswept,' Robert Thornby's new and novel drama of the sea, is now being shown at the World Theatre for today and tomorrow only. The film starred Beery brothers – Wallace and Noah. Other in the cast are Arline Pretty and Virginia Faire.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-08
Summary:

For today and tomorrow only, World Theatre will be screening Robert Thornby's new drama of the sea entitled 'Stormswept.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-08
Summary:

What greater treat could there be for devotees of motion pictures than a production featuring the two virile Beery boys – Wallace and Noah? It will be the feature attraction at the World Theatre today. It is called 'Stormswept.' With the Messrs. Beery great strain on one's…

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

A succession of nerve-tingling episodes, among the biggest of which is a hand-to-hand battle between two men on the top of a towering ship's mast, combine to develop 'Stormswept,' Robert Thornby's new and novel drama of the sea. It is being shown at the World Theatre for…