A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-30
Summary:

The Symbol of Sacrifice' in eight exciting parts, will be screened for the first time in Hongkong at the World Theatre. The film was produced by The African Film Productions Ltd., and shown by The Middle East Films Ltd.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-03
Summary:

The management of the World Theatre has invited 80 boy scouts and cadets to witness the great production 'The Symbol of Sacrifice' tonight.

3
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-07 - 1921-10-11
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., by arrangement with Broadwest Films, a deluxe sporting drama of the season starring Stewart Rome and Gregory Scott in 'A [sic] Gentleman Rider.' Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m., 'Little Miss Optimist'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Trailed by Three' episodes…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-10
Summary:

World Theatre is screening the film 'The Symbol of Sacrifice.' A double attraction is offered in Russian and Hungarian dance by Mr. and Mrs. Gordan.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-13 - 1921-10-15
Summary:

Matinee 4.30 p.m., Friday 14th, Saturday 15th and Monday 17th, 'The Symbol of Sacrifice' in 8 parts. Owing to the great length of this picture, the show starts at 4.30 p.m. sharp.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-14 - 1921-10-17
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Dustin Farnum in 'The Scarlet Pimpernel.' Matinee 4.30 p.m. sharp, 'The Symbol of Sacrifice'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Trailed by Three' episodes 4th and 5th. Usual price. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. Tel 951.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-06 - 1921-12-07
Summary:

Today till Wednesday at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Douglas Fairbanks in 'Say! Young Fellow.' Kowloon Theatre, for two nights only, commencing at 9.15 sharp, matinee Wednesday 5.45 p.m., 'The Symbol of Sacrifice,' in 3 reels.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-05 - 1923-11-10
Summary:

Harold Lloyd in 'Safety Last,' a Pathe comedy. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-03
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-07
Summary:

Harold Lloyd performs his own stunts in Pathe comedy 'Safety Last,' which comes to the World Theatre. He is the rollicking youth of 'A Sailor Made Man.' He is supported by Mildred Davis. Production details included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-07 - 1923-11-10
Summary:

Wednesday 7th to Saturday 10th November at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Harold Lloyd in 'Safety Last,' the first 7-reel comedy. Admission: $2.00 and $1.50. Soldiers and sailors in uniform $1.00 to stalls only. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-29 - 1924-04-04
Summary:

Harold Lloyd in a 7-reel Pathe comedy, 'Safety Last!'

13
Headline: At the World
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-02 - 1924-04-05
Summary:

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th April, Harold Lloyd in 'Safety Last!' Also Inkwell comedy, 'Trapped.' Admission: 9.15 p.m., $1.50 and $1.00; 5.15 p.m., $1.00 and 70 cents.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-05 - 1924-04-05
Summary:

Today, Harold Lloyd in 'Safety Last!' Beginning Sunday 6th, Pola Negri in 'Mad Love.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-24
Summary:

Bavu,' the Universal-Jewel special production which will be shown at the World Theatre tomorrow. The all-star cast includes Wallace Beery, Estelle Taylor, Josef Swickard, Forrest Stanley, Sylvia Breamer, Martha Mattox, Nickolai de Ruiz, Harry Carter, Jack Rollens. Stuart Paton directed them…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-21
Summary:

Manager Hugo, of The Star Theatre informed that the big picture 'Enemies of Women' is showing next week. The story was written by Blasco Ibanez, the author of 'The Four Horsemen.' The picture is coming here direct from its most phenomenal run at The Carlton, Shanghai, where…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-10-03
Summary:

Cinema-goers last night missed a local reproduction of Harold Lloyd doing his 'Safety Last' stunt. While the soiree audience at the World Theatre was leaving for home a Chinese youth started the fun by dangling a leg from a suspended position near the roof of a building.