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

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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern & Coolest Picture Palace - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-09 - 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.

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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern & Coolest Picture Palace - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-13 - 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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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern & Coolest Picture Palace - Phone. 1337
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.