A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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 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: 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 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 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 '…

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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: 1922-06-09 - 1922-06-12
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Claire Adams, Robert McKim and Joseph J. Dowling in 'The Lure of Egypt' in 6 parts. 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die' episodes 8 and 9. 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: 1922-06-10 - 1922-06-10
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Claire Adams, Robert McKim and Joseph J. Dowling in 'The Lure of Egypy' in 6 parts. 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die' episodes 8 and 9. Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., Wallace G. Coburn in 'Sunset Princess.'…

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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: 1922-06-16 - 1922-06-19
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Ivan Abramson's masterpiece, 'Someone Must Pay' in 6 parts, starring Gail Kane and Jackie Saunders and an all-star cast. 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die' episodes 10 and 11. 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: 1922-06-20 - 1922-06-22
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Gladys Brockwell in 'The Scarlet Road.' 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die' episodes 10 and 11. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-27 - 1922-06-29
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents 'The Island of Desire,' featuring George Walsh. 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die' episodes 14 and 15. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-04 - 1922-07-06
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Hoot Gibson in 'Red Courage.' 2.30 and 7.15 performances, Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die,' episodes 16 and 17. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-11 - 1922-07-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bessie Barriscale in 'A Trick of Fate.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die' (final episodes) and Eileen Sedgwick in 'Terror Trail,' episodes 7 and 8. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-03 - 1924-11-03
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., an all-star cast in 'Behind the Curtain.' Usual prices. Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Ivan Mozukin and Nathalia Lesienko in 'Kean.' Mary Pickford in 'Mary Ain't Guilty,' starting Wednesday next.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-03 - 1924-11-03
Summary:

Mary Pickford in 'Mary Ain't Guilty.' Also new round of 'Leather Pushers' (round 24), commencing Wednesday 5th. Booking at Moutrie's before 5 p.m., and at the theatre after 5 p.m. Booking now. Today and tomorrow only, an all-star cast in 'Behind the Curtain,…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-04 - 1924-11-04
Summary:

Mary Pickford in 'Mary Ain't Guilty,' starting tomorrow. Booking at Moutrie's before 5 p.m., or at the theatre after 5 p.m. Booking now.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-04 - 1924-11-04
Summary:

Last chance to see 'Behind the Curtain.' Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Commencing tomorrow, Mary Pickford in 'Mary Ain't Guilty.' Also 'Leather Pushers' (round 24). Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Ivan Mozukin and Nathalia Lesienko in '…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-04 - 1924-11-07
Summary:

Mary Pickford in 'Mary Ain't Guilty.' Also new round of 'Leather Pushers' (round 24). Commencing tomorrow. Booking now on. Booking at Moutrie's before 5 p.m. and at the theatre after 5 p.m.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-05 - 1924-11-05
Summary:

Mary Pickford in 'Mary Ain't Guilty,' showing today.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-05 - 1924-11-06
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'Mary Ain't Guilty.' Also new round of 'Leather Pushers.' Booking at Moutrie's before 5 p.m. or at the theatre after 5 p.m. Book your seats early. Today and tomorrow only at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Ivan Mozukin and…