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…

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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: 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…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-27 - 1924-10-27
Summary:

Clara Kimball Young in 'Mid-Channel.' Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Commencing Wednesday next, Ivan Mozukin and Nathalia Lesienko in 'Kean,' or ('Genius and Disorder' adapted from Alex. Dumas' celebrated masterpiece. Also new round of '…

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-28 - 1924-10-28
Summary:

Ivan Mozukin and Nathalia Lesienko in 'Kean,' adapted from Alex. Dumas' celebrated masterpiece. Also new round of 'Leather Pushers' (round 23). Commencing tomorrow, Clara Kimball Young in 'Mid-Channel.' Final shows today. Don't miss it. Picture included.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-28 - 1924-10-28
Summary:

Last chance to see Clara Kimball Young in 'Mid-Channel.' Final shows today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Commencing tomorrow, 'Kean' featuring Ivan Mozukin and Nathalia Lesienko. Also new round of 'Leather Pushers' (round 23). Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Ivan…

13
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…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-29 - 1924-10-30
Summary:

Starting today, 1924's best production, 'Kean.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-29 - 1924-10-30
Summary:

Kean' starring Ivan Mozukin and Nathalia Lesienko. Also new round of 'Leather Pushers' (round 23), starting today. Today and tomorrow only at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Ivan Mozukin and Nathalia Lesienko in 'The Man of Her Dreams' and 'Demon Shadow' episodes 7.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-29 - 1924-10-31
Summary:

1924's latest and most magnificent super-production 'Kean,' featuring Ivan Mozukin and Nathalia Lesienko. Also new round of 'Leather Pushers' (round 23). Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-29
Summary:

This is another masterwork of Alex. Dumas, showing at the World today, known all over the world. It is a dramatic tale relating the life and unhappy ending of Edmund Kean, whom the critics and public alike, hailed not only as Britain's foremost actor of that period, but as one of the…

18
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.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-30
Summary:

Alexandre Dumas' masterwork 'Kean' was masterfully picturized and produced on the screens in Europe and America. Hongkong has now the opportunity of seeing it reproduced at the World Theatre. With the two great dramatic stars, Mozukin and Lesienko, this picture has received much…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-31 - 1924-10-31
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Ivan Mozukin and Nathalia Lesienko in 'Kean,' adapted from Alex. Dumas' celebrated masterpiece. Also new round of 'Leather Pushers' round 23. Today till Sunday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Demon Shadow' episodes 8, 9…