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…

2
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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-07 - 1922-02-09
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Ethel Clayton with Elliott Dexter and Theodore Robert [sic] in 'The Girl Who Came Back.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, 10 and 11 epis. Of 'Diamond Queen' featuring Eileen Sedgwick. Booking at the Theatre.

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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.

5
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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-29 - 1924-01-31
Summary:

How does a women know? May McAvoy in 'Morals.' Film plot included. January 30 Remarks: Also showing British Gazette and Out of the Inkwell Cartoon Comedy, 'Merchancial Doll' [sic]. Illustration included. January 30-31 Remarks: Also showing British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-25 - 1924-02-26
Summary:

Mon. and Tue., 25th and 26th Feb., Dorothy Revier in 'The Broadway Madonna,' in 6 parts. Also, British Gazette and 'Felix on the Trial.' Booking at the Theatre. February 25 Remarks: Another ad. on page 7.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-12 - 1924-03-15
Summary:

12th Wed. to 15th Sat. at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., British Gazette: Mr.s Ramsay MacDonald - England's First Socialist Premier, Great British Railway Strike, etc. Also, Ethel Clayton in 'Can a Woman Love Twice?' Admission, 9.15 p.m., $1.5 & $1; 5 p.m., $1 & 70 cents. Booking…

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-26 - 1924-03-29
Summary:

Wed. to Sat., 26th to 29th March, 'Lights Out' with an all star cast. Also, British Gazette: Premier's First Visit to Chequers; Alsatian Dor [sic] Trials; Duke of York at Northampton and all latest news in British Isles. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

10
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-16 - 1924-04-19
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Monte Blue & Mary Alden in 'The Tents of Allah.' Also, British Gazette. Booking at the Theatre. April 16 Remarks: On page 3, another ad on 'The Tents of Allah' only. Illustration included. April 19 Remarks: On page 4, another ad…

11
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-27 - 1924-08-30
Summary:

Wed. 27th to Sat. 30th Aug. at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Itching Palms.' Film plot included. Also, British Gazette No. 1101/20, 'Bubbles' (Inkwell Cartoon) and 'Between Showers' (Cameo Comedy). Usual Prices. August 30 Remarks: Commencing tomorrow, Clara Kimball Young in…

12
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-01 - 1924-10-04
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Irene Rich and Monte Blue in 'Lucretia Lombard,' adapted from the novel by Kathleen Norris. A Warner Bros. class of the screen. Also, British Gazette 1109/10, 'Felix Tries for Treasure' (Inkwell cartoon) and 'His New Papa…

13
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-27 - 1924-10-28
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'Mid-Channel.' October 27-28 Remarks: On page 4, commencing Wednesday next, Ivan Mozukin [sic] & Nathalia Lesienko [sic] in 'Kean.' Also, Round 23 of 'Leather Pushers.' October 27 Remarks: On…

14
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-28 - 1924-11-01
Summary:

The most poular screen stars, Ivan Mozukin [sic] & Nathalla Lesienko [sic] in their latest 1924's super production, 'Kean.' Photo included. Also, new round of 'Leather Pushers' (Round 23). October 28 Remarks: Commencing tomorrow, Clara Kimball Young in 'Mid-…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-29 - 1924-11-01
Summary:

Starting today, a magnificent 9-reel drama of super feature, 'Kean' starring Ivan Mozukin [sic] and Nathalla Lesienko [sic]. Also, new round of 'Leather Pushers' (Round 23). Today and tomorrow only at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., I. Mozukin and N. Lesienko in 'The Man of Her…

16
Headline: The World'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-30
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening Alexandre Dumas' masterwork 'Kean' starring Mozukin and Losienko.

17
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-03 - 1924-11-08
Summary:

Mary Pickford in 'Mary Ain't Guilty.' Film plot included. Also, Round 24 of 'Leather Pushers.' Commencing tomorrow. Booking at Moutrie's before 5 p.m., and at the Theatre after 5 p.m. November 3 Remarks: Today & tomorrow only, an all star cast in 'Behind…

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-04
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening 'Behind the Curtain' for the last time today. Mary Pickford's 'Mary Ain't Guilty' commences its run tomorrow. 'Kean' continues until Thursday at the 2:30 and 7:15 shows. Queen's Theatre, on the other hand, is screening…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-01 - 1924-12-02
Summary:

Today & tomorrow only at 5.15 & 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The New Moon.' Film plot included. Usual prices. Starting Wednesday next, 'The Girl Who Came Back' with Miriam Cooper, Kenneth Harlan, Gaston Glass, Joseph Dowling, Zasu Pitts, Fred Malatesta, Ethel Shannon,…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-03 - 1924-12-06
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Girl Who Came Back' with Miriam Cooper, Keeneth Harlan, Gaston Glass, Joseph Dowlieg [sic], Zasu Pitts, Fred Xalatesia [sic], Ethel Shannon, Mary Culver. December 3-4 Remarks: On page 3 & 5, film plot and photo included. December 3-4…