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…

2
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-11 - 1921-11-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'The Foolish Virgin,' by Thomas Dixon [sic], author of 'The Birth of a Nation.' Latest Topical Budget and Comedies. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-08 - 1922-09-11
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart presents Wanda Hawley in 'The Snob.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison (The Death-Defying Hero of Daredevil Deeds) in 'Double Adventure,' epis. 1, 2 & 3. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-15 - 1922-09-18
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents R. A. Walsh's 'The Silent Lie' featuring Miriam Cooper. At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Double Adventure,' epis. 3 & 4. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-22 - 1922-09-25
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Land of Hope' with Alice Brady, and Harry Snob [sic] Pollard Comedy. At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Double Adventure,' epis. 5 & 6. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. September 22 Remarks: On page 4, another ad. on…

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-28 - 1922-09-30
Summary:

For three days only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart presents Wanda Hawley in 'Her First Elopement,' and Snub Pollard Comedy. At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'The Great Radium Mystery,' epis. 14 & 15. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. September 28-29 Remarks…

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-02 - 1922-10-02
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Peggy Hyland in 'Other Men's Daughters.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Double Adventure,' epis. 7 & 8. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-05 - 1922-10-07
Summary:

Thursday 5th, Friday 6th & Saturday 7th at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'Don't Call Me Little Girl' with Mary Miles Minter. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. October 5 Remarks: At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Eileen Sedgwick in 'The Great Radium Mystery,' epis. 16 & 17.…

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-09 - 1922-10-09
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., J. Warren Kerrigan in 'Come Again Smith.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m.,Charles Hutchison in 'Double Adventure,' epis. 9 & 10. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-13 - 1922-10-16
Summary:

Today at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Lewis J. Selznick presents Conway Tearle in Elaine Sterne's 'The Road of Ambition,' in 7 reels. At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Double Adventure,' epis. 14 & 15. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. October 13-14 Remarks…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-17 - 1922-10-19
Summary:

Today at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Marion Davies in 'The Burden of Proof.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Double Adventure,' epis. 14 & 15 (final). Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

12
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.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-06 - 1922-12-09
Summary:

Wed. 6th to Sat. 9th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pearl White in 'A Mountain Woman,' in 7 parts, and Topical Budget 581. At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'Hurricane Hutch,' Wed.-Thur., epis. 13 &14, Fri.-Sat., epis. 15 (final). Usual price. Booking at the Theatre.

14
Headline: Bavu
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-21 - 1924-06-28
Summary:

June 21 & 23 Remarks: Teaser ads for the film 'Brass.' The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. June 24 Remarks: Coming to the World tomorrow. June 26 Remarks: The superb cast includes Wallace Beery, Estelle Taylor, Forrest Stanley, Sylvia…

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-05
Summary:

World Theatre is screening the Al Lichtman attraction 'The Girl Who Came Back.' The film is directed by Tom Forman. Mr. Forman was bothered by two of his cast members, Zasu Pitts and Kenneth Harlan, whose work with Constance Talmadge and later in 'Thorns and Orange Blossoms.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-18 - 1925-02-19
Summary:

Scaramouche' - ask the next person you meet. February 19 remarks: You haven't forgotten 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' You'll never forget 'Scaramouche.'