A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-15 - 1924-12-16
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15, Georges Carpentier in 'The Wonder Man.' Usual prices. Commencing Wednesday 17th, the biggest boxing show. Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15, a marvelous chapter play with English and Chinese titles, 'Mr. Nobody' (ep 1, 2 and 3).…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-17 - 1924-12-20
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 only, the greatest boxing show ever seen. Prices $2.00, $1.00 and 60 cents. Today and tomorrow at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a marvelous chapter play with English and Chinese titles, 'Mr. Nobody' (ep 1, 2 and 3). December 20 Remarks: Commencing tomorrow at…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-22 - 1924-12-23
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Malvina Longfellow in the eternal poem, 'The Story of the Rosary.' Usual prices. Starting Wednesday next, Jane Novak in 'The Lullaby,' a Chester Bennett's photo dramatic masterpiece. Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-24 - 1924-12-27
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Lullaby' starring Jane Novak and a brilliant cast. No advance of price. Today and tomorrow at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a marvelous chapter play with Chinese titles, 'Mr. Nobody' (episode 4 in 4 parts). December 26 & 27 Remarks:…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-27 - 1924-12-30
Summary:

Sunday 28th to Tuesday 30th December, a drama overwhelming in force, Jack Holt and Hedda Nova in 'The Mask.' Also 'The Portuguese Aviators' Flight to Macao' in 2 reels. December 29 & 30 Remarks: Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a thrilling chapter play with…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-31 - 1925-01-03
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the greatest American picture, Jesse L. Lasky presents 'The Covered Wagon,' a Paramount picture. To be shown simultaneously with the Coronet. Today and tomorrow at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a marvelous chapter play with Chinese titles, 'Mr.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-05 - 1925-01-06
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the latest French super-production, 'The Parisian Rag-Picker,' featuring Nicolai [sic] Koline and Helene Darney, the world-famous screen stars. Usual prices. Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a marvelous chapter play with Chinese…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-07 - 1925-01-10
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Merry-Go-Round,' featuring Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry and a great cast. Today till Saturday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., the latest Chinese super-production 'Two Valiant Brothers' in 10 reels produced by Commercial Press Ltd. Also '…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-21 - 1925-01-23
Summary:

Starting today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15, Lois Weber presents 'The Blot.' Commencing Sunday, William Fox presents 'Over the Hill' [sic]. January 21 & 22 Remarks: Another ad. on page 12. Today and tomorrow only at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Mr. Nobody' (Ep. 16 and…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-04 - 1925-02-07
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Being Respectable' by Grace Flandrau with Marie Prevost, Monte Blue, Louise Fazenda, Irene Rich, Theodore von Eitz and Frank Currier, a Warner Brothers classic of the screen. Added attraction: 'Plus and Minus' (Cameo comedy) and…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-11 - 1925-02-14
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Andree Lafayette in 'Why Get Married?' Also 'Koenigsmark.' February 11 Remarks: Today till Friday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Mr. Nobody' Ep. 19 and 20. Added attraction, Magical Hypnotism (played by a number of skillful…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-06 - 1925-06-11
Summary:

Starting Thursday next, Gilbert E. Gable presents a George D. Baker production, 'Slave of Desire,' adapted from the immortal story by Balzac, with George Walsh, Bessie Love and Carmel Myers, distributed by Goldwyn-Cosmopolitan. Illustration and plot included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-08 - 1925-06-10
Summary:

Today till Wednesday at 5.15 and 9.15, William Fox's super special production of Zane Grey's famous story, 'The Last Trail,' with Maurice Lynn, Eva Novak, Wallace Beery and a brilliant cast. Also Jack Dempsey in 'Bring Him In.' Starting Thursday, a picturization of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-11
Summary:

World Theatre announce that they are to show 'The Slave of Desire' from today. It is a wonderful picturization of Honore de Balzac's immortal story 'Magic Skin.' Film plot included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-11 - 1925-06-12
Summary:

Today till Sunday at 5.15 and 9.15, Goldwyn presents 'Slave of Desire' with George Walsh, Bessie Love, Carmel Myers and a great cast, adapted from the immortal story by Balzac. At 2.30 and 7.15, every Thursday to Saturday, Ruth Roland in 'Ruth of the Range'; every Sunday to…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-12
Summary:

Slave of Desire' is a screen version of Balzac's world famous novel, 'The Magic Skin.' The picture is being shown at the World Theatre. Film plot included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-13 - 1925-06-13
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15, Goldwyn presents 'Slave of Desire' with George Walsh, Bessie Love, Carmel Myers, etc. Starting Monday, 'The Temporary Marriage,' co-starring Mildred Davis and Kenneth Harlan. Starting tomorrow at 7.15, up to Wednesday at 2.30 and 7.15…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-16 - 1925-06-17
Summary:

Today till Thursday at 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Temporary Marriage,' co-starring Mildred Davis and Kenneth Harlan. Usual prices. Every Sunday to Wednesday at 2.30 and 7.15, William Fox presents 'Fantomas.' June 17 Remarks: Starting Friday, 'More to Be Pitied Than Scorned…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-19 - 1925-06-22
Summary:

Today till Monday at 5.15 and 9.15, C. B. Blaney's 'More to Be Pitied Than Scorned' with Alice Lake, Frank J.[sic] Glendon, Rosemary Theby, etc. Also Jack Dempsey in 'The Title Holder.' Today at 2.30 and 7.15, 'Slave of Desire.' Also 'Ruth of the Range…