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 Place Entirely Under British Management - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-04 - 1921-10-06
Summary:

Vivian Martin in 'Little Miss Optimist,' in 5 parts, latest Gaumont Graphic and various Comedies. Matinee Programmes: At 5.15 p.m., 'The Sport of King.' At 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Dagger,' 13 & 14 epis. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.

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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: 1921-10-04 - 1921-10-06
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Vivian Martin in 'Little Miss Optimist' in 5 parts. Also latest Gaumont Graphic and various comedies. Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m., 'The Sport of Kings'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Dagger' 13th and 14th episodes. Booking at Messrs Mehta…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337 (Hongkong Most Modern Picture Palace).
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-04 - 1921-10-06
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Vivian Martin in 'Little Miss Optimist.' Also latest Gaumont Graphic and various comedies. Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m., 'The Sport of Kings'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Dagger' [sic] episodes 13 and 14. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. Tel…

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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: 1921-10-25 - 1921-10-27
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Jesse L. Lasky presents Wallace Reid in 'The Source' in 5 parts. Also Gaumont Graphic and Comedies. Matinee at 5.15 p.m., George Walsh in 'Melting Millions'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'The King of the Circus,' 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337 (Hongkong Most Modern Picture Palace).
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-25 - 1921-10-27
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Jesse L. Lasky presents Wallace Reid in 'The Source.' Also Gaumont Graphic and comedies. Matinee 5.15 p.m., George Walsh in 'Melting Millions'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'The King of the Circus' [sic] 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes. Popular…

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Headline: The Source': Fine Film at the World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-26
Summary:

The World Theatre's star film 'The Source' is an interesting picture with a plot staged in a lumber camp. Film synopsis included. Other films shown are the Gaumont Graphic and a very funny comedy. At 5.15, the star film is 'Melting Millions,' and first three episodes of…

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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: 1922-05-12 - 1922-05-15
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Gladys Walton in 'Rich Girl, Poor Girl.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., final episode of 'The White Horseman,' and 1st epi. of 'Do or Die' featuring Eddie Polo. Booking at the Theatre. May 13 & 15 Remarks: Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., Wallace…

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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: 1922-05-12 - 1922-05-15
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Gladys Walton in 'Rich Girl, Poor Girl,' a delightful drama of heart interest. 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., final episode of 'The White Horseman' and 1st episode of 'Do or Die' featuring Eddie Polo. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-12 - 1922-05-15
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Gladys Walton in 'Rich Girl, Poor Girl.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., final episode of 'The White Horseman' and 1st episode of 'Do or Die' featuring Eddie Polo. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. May 13 Remarks: Sunday matinee 6 p.m., Wallace…

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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: 1922-05-13 - 1922-05-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Gladys Walton in 'Rich Girl, Poor Girl.' 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., final episode of 'The White Horseman' and 1st episode of 'Do or Die' featuring Eddie Polo. Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., Wallace Reid in 'The Dub.' Usual prices.…

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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: 1922-05-19 - 1922-05-20
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Carmel Myers in 'The Gilded Dream.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die,' episodes 1, 2 and 3. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. May 20 Remarks: Sunday, 21st, 6 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., 'The Kiss' featuring Carmel Myers.

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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: 1922-05-19 - 1922-05-20
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Carmel Myers in 'The Gilded Dream.' 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die' episodes 1, 2 and 3. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-19 - 1922-05-20
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Carmel Myers in 'The Gilded Dream.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die' episodes 1, 2 and 3. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. May 20 Remarks: Sunday 6 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Kiss' featuring Carmel Myers.

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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: 1922-05-26 - 1922-05-29
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents H. B. Warner in 'When We Were Twenty-one.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die,' episodes 4 and 5. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. May 26-27 Remarks: On page 4, ads. on H. B. Warner's 'When We Were Twenty…

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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: 1922-05-26 - 1922-05-29
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents H. B. Warner in 'When We Were Twenty-One.' 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die' episodes 4 and 5. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-26 - 1922-05-29
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents H. B. Warner in 'When We Were Twenty-One.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die' episodes 4 and 5. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-01 - 1922-06-08
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Woman Thou Gavest Me,' a superb Paramount-Artcraft special picture in 6 parts featuring Katherine MacDonald and Jack Holt. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die' episodes 6 and 7. Usual Prices. Booking at the Theatre. June 1 & 5…

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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: 1922-06-02 - 1922-06-05
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Woman Thou Gavest Me,' a superb Paramount-Artcraft special in 6 parts, featuring Katherine MacDonald and Jack Holt. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die,' epis. 6 & 7. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. June 2-3 Remarks: On…

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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: 1922-06-02 - 1922-06-05
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Woman Thou Gavest Me,' a superb Paramount-Artcraft special picture in 6 parts featuring Katherine MacDonald and Jack Holt. 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die' episodes 6 and 7. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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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: 1922-06-03 - 1922-06-03
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Woman Thou Gavest Me,' a superb Paramount-Artcraft special picture in 6 parts featuring Katherine MacDonald and Jack Holt. 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die' episodes 6 and 7. Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., Frank Mayo in '…