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…

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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: South China Morning Post
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, a picture for every girl who expects to marry and for the man who is to marry her. Also latest Topical Budget and comedies. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. (Tel. 951.)

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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.

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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.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-06 - 1922-12-08
Summary:

Wednesday 6th to Saturday 9th December at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pearl White in 'A Mountain Woman' in 7 parts. Also Topical Budget 581. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Hurricane Hutch.' Wednesday 6th to Thursday 7th, episodes 13 and 14; Friday 8th to Sunday 10th, episode 15 (final). Prices…

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-11
Summary:

All of a Sudden Norma' is now showing at the World Theatre. Film synopsis included. In addition, the Topical Budget is interesting and 'The Dodger,' in which Bill West figures in the principal role, closes the programme.

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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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-21 - 1924-06-21
Summary:

Bavu,' a great cast of favourites headed by Estelle Taylor, Forrest Stanley, Sylvia Breamer, Wallace Beery of 'Robin Hood,' Josef Swickard of 'The Four Horsemen' and Martha Mattox.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-27 - 1924-06-27
Summary:

Bavu,' Universal-Jewel's most exciting mystery thriller ever made, with a great cast of favourites headed by Estelle Taylor, Forrest Stanley, Sylvia Breamer, Wallace Beery of 'Robin Hood,' Josef Swickard of 'The Four Horsemen' and Martha Mattox.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-01 - 1924-09-02
Summary:

Clara Kimball Young in 'Straight from Paris' from Sun. 31st Aug. to Tue. 2nd. Sept. at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Sunday matinee at 6 p.m. Commencing Wed., Virginia Valli in 'A Lady of Quality.' September 2 Remarks: 'Itching Palms' and 'Oregon Trail' at 2.15 and 7…

12
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-02 - 1924-09-02
Summary:

Last chance to see Clara Kimball Young in 'Straight from Paris.' Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Also 'Itching Palms' and 'Oregon Trail' episodes 9 and 10 at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. Commencing tomorrow, Virginia Valli in 'A Lady of Quality.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-03 - 1924-09-06
Summary:

Wed. 3rd to Sat. 6th at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Virginia Valli in 'A Lady of Quality.' Film plot included. September 3-4 Remarks: Also, 'Itching Palms' and 'Oregon Trail,' epis. 9 & 10, at 2.15 & 7 p.m. China Sun co.'s latest production, 'The Flood…

14
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-03 - 1924-09-03
Summary:

The cinema sensation of the screen is here! Virginia Valli in 'A Lady of Quality' with Milton Sills and a tremendous supporting cast. Wednesday 3rd to Saturday 6th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Also 'Itching Palms' and 'Oregon Trail' episodes 9 and 10 at 2.15 and 7.00 p.m.…

15
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-04 - 1924-09-04
Summary:

The cinema sensation of the screen is here! Virginia Valli in 'A Lady of Quality' with Milton Sills and a tremendous supporting cast. Wednesday 3rd to Saturday 6th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Also 'Itching Palms' and 'Oregon Trail' episodes 9 and 10 at 2.15 and 7.00 p.m.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-05 - 1924-09-05
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Virginia Valli in 'A Lady of Quality' with Milton Sills and a tremendous supporting cast. Today till Sunday at 2.15 and 7.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in her brilliant new photodrama 'Straight from Paris' and 'Oregon Trail'…

17
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-06 - 1924-09-06
Summary:

Here is your last opportunity, beautiful Virginia Valli star extraordinary of 'A Lady of Quality,' with Milton Sills and a tremendous supporting cast. Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Today and tomorrow at 2 and 7 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in her brilliant new photodrama, '…

18
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-08 - 1924-09-09
Summary:

Stormswept' starring Wallace & Noah Beery, today & tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. From Mon. to Thur. at 2.15 & 7 p.m., Virginia Valli in 'A Lady of Quality,' parts 1-4, and 'Oregon Trail,' epis. 13 & 14. Usual prices. September 9 Remarks: Starting…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-08 - 1924-09-08
Summary:

See 'Stormswept' starring Wallace and Noah Beery. Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Also Virginia Valli in 'A Lady of Quality' parts 1 to 4 and 'Oregon Trail' episodes 13 and 14. Monday till Thursday at 2.15 and 7 p.m. Usual prices.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-09 - 1924-09-09
Summary:

Final performance today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Stormswept' starring Wallace and Noah Beery. Commencing tomorrow, Daniel Carson Goodman's 'What's Wrong with the Women?' Also new round of 'Leather Pushers.' Monday to Thursday at 2.15 and 7 p.m., Virginia…