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 & Coolest Picture Palace - Phone. 1337
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.

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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: 1922-09-08 - 1922-09-11
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures presents Wanda Hawley in 'The Snob.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Double Adventure' episodes 1st and 2nd. 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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-08 - 1922-09-11
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures present Wanda Hawley in 'The Snob.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Double Adventure' episodes 1 and 2. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern & Coolest Picture Palace - Phone. 1337
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.

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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: 1922-09-15 - 1922-09-18
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents R. A. Walsh's new photodrama, 'The Silent Lie,' featuring Miriam Cooper. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Double Adventure' episodes 3 and 4. 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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-15 - 1922-09-18
Summary:

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

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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern & Coolest Picture Palace - Phone. 1337
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…

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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: 1922-09-22 - 1922-09-25
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Land of Hope' with Alice Brady. Also Harry ‘Snub' Pollard comedy. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Double Adventure' episodes 5 and 6. 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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-22 - 1922-09-25
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a Realart picture, 'The Land of Hope' with Alice Brady and Harry Snub Pollard Comedy. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Double Adventure' episodes 5 and 6. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. September 22 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on…

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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern & Coolest Picture Palace - Phone. 1337
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…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-28 - 1922-09-30
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday, three days only, at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures presents Wanda Hawley in 'Her First Elopement' and Snub Pollard Comedy. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Thursday only 28th instant, Eileen Sedgwick in 'Great Radium Mystery' episodes 14 and 15. Usual…

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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: 1922-09-29 - 1922-09-30
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday, three days only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures presents Wanda Hawley in 'Her First Elopement' and ‘Snub' Pollard Comedy. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Double Adventure' episodes 7 and 8. Usual prices. Booking at the…

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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern & Coolest Picture Palace - Phone. 1337
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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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-02 - 1922-10-02
Summary:

Today only at 9.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Peggy Hyland in 'Other Men's Daughters.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Double Adventure' episodes 7 and 8. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.