A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-16
Summary:

The famous Griffith picture 'Way Down East' was surrendered this month to Mr. George Mooser, representative of the United Artists Corporation. It marked the first victory of the United Artists Corporation in the fight being waged against motion picture film piracy. For background…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-22 - 1924-01-24
Summary:

Harold Lloyd's six-part film 'Why Worry.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-29 - 1924-01-30
Summary:

Why Worry?' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-31 - 1924-01-31
Summary:

Why Worry?' Tickle away your troubles. See my latest six-reel 'Why Worry?' and you'll be tickled pink. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-01 - 1924-02-01
Summary:

Coming! Harold Lloyd is here in his latest six-reel Pathe Comedy, 'Why Worry?'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-02 - 1924-02-02
Summary:

See my latest six-reel Pathe Comedy, 'Why Worry?' Book your seats early.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-04 - 1924-02-04
Summary:

Starting Wednesday 6th February, Harold Lloyd in 'Why Worry?' Admission: 9.15 p.m., $2.00 and $1.50; 5.15 p.m., $1.50 and $1.00. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-05 - 1924-02-05
Summary:

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th February, Harold Lloyd in 'Why Worry?' a Pathe Comedy. Admission: $2.00 and $1.50. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-07 - 1924-02-09
Summary:

Today till Saturday, 5th to 9th February, 9.15 and 5.15 p.m., Harold Lloyd in 'Why Worry?' Also 'Felix in the Bone Age.' Admission: $2.00 and $1.50. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-07 - 1924-02-07
Summary:

Today till Saturday, Harold Lloyd in 'Why Worry?' Admission: $2.00 and $1.50. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-08 - 1924-02-08
Summary:

Last two days, Harold Lloyd in 'Why Worry?' He touched your heart in 'Grandma's Boy,' he cured your ills in 'Dr. Jack,' you shrieked at 'Safety Last.' Now he'll tickle you pink with his red-hot romance.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-08
Summary:

Why Worry' is Lloyd's first serious attempt at straight farce. Conspicuous among Lloyd's aides in 'Why Worry' are Jobyna Ralston and John Assen [sic]. The film is a riot of fun, and the only thing for you to worry about is getting into the World Theatre during its fun.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-09 - 1924-02-09
Summary:

Harold Lloyd in 'Why Worry?'

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-23 - 1924-12-23
Summary:

Motion picture triumphs have been reached by such magnificent productions as 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Over the Hill,' 'Humoresque,' 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' A still greater motion picture accomplishment has now been achieved by Chester…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-07 - 1925-05-12
Summary:

Starting Saturday 9th, Goldwyn presents Hugo Ballin's production of 'Vanity Fair,' by Thackeray, will Mabel Ballin, supported by Hobart Bosworth. Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-07 - 1925-05-07
Summary:

By special request, Floradora Vaudeville Company in their popular songs and dances, for two more days only. Today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Starting Saturday next, Goldwyn presents Thackeray's world-famous novel, 'Vanity Fair.' Today only at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., the latest…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-07
Summary:

It is hardly necessary to remind anyone that the Becky referred to is the principal character in Thackeray's great novel of 'Vanity Fair,' which comes to the World Theatre on Saturday for five days. Mabel Ballin plays Becky. Hugo Ballin directed the film for Goldwyn. 'Becky…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-08 - 1925-05-08
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Floradora Vaudeville Company gives their farewell performances in songs and dances. Starting tomorrow, 'Vanity Fair,' by Thackeray with Mabel Ballin, Hobart Bosworth and a great cast.