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: 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.

4
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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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: 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…

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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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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…

10
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…

11
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-04 - 1925-04-08
Summary:

Today till Wednesday, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Barefoot Boy' featuring John Bowers, Marjorie Daw, Sylvia Breamer, and a marvellous all star cast. Also Jack Dempsey in 'West of the Water Bucket,' the third of the 'Fight and Win' series. Picture or illustration…

12
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-09 - 1925-04-14
Summary:

Starting Saturday, 11th, Elinor Glyn's 'Three Weeks,' a Goldwyn picture with Conrad Nagel and Aileen Pringle, directed by Alan Crosland, scenario by Elinor Glyn, continuity by Carey Wilson and June Mathis. With special musical setting. Illustration included. April 11 Remarks: Ad.…

13
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-09 - 1925-04-09
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Leavenworth Case' with an all star cast including Seena Owen, Martha Mansfield, Wilfred Lytell and Bradley Barker. No advance in prices. Starting Saturday, 11th, Elinor Glyn's 'Three Weeks.' Today till Monday, 2.30 and 7.…

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-11
Summary:

Tomorrow, World Theatre will be screening Goldwyn studios' film version of Elinor Glyn's famous love story 'Three Weeks.' The film is directed by Alan Crosland who was assisted by Mrs. Glyn herself in selecting the players. Aileen Pringle and Conrad Nagel were chosen for the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-13
Summary:

The film version of Elinor Glyn's 'Three Weeks' started a four-day run at the World Theatre on Saturday. The leading role is taken by Aileen Pringle.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-15 - 1925-04-18
Summary:

Today till Saturday, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a Warner Brothers classic of the screen, Johnny Hines in 'Little Johnny Jones' based on the dramatic co-musical composition by George M. Cohan. With special musical setting. Today only, 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Elinor Glyn's 'Three Weeks.…