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: 1921-10-17
Summary:

Scarlet Pimpernel,' from Baroness Orczy's novel, was shown on the screen at the World Theatre. Dustin Farnum and Winifred Kingston take the main roles in the film. Film synopsis included. Pathe News and two good comedies are also in the programme.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-22
Summary:

Another Wm. Fox picture is now screening at the World Theatre, in which Gladys Brockwell takes the leading role. It is stated that some of the recent events shown in Pathe News are interesting, as well as 'Sticky Fingers,' a comedy in two parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-11
Summary:

Under Two Flags' is one of the great love stories. It came as a novel from the pen of Ouida (Louise de La Ranee), and its growth in popularity was heightened by its presentation on the stage by many renowned artists, including Blanche Bates. Now, it has been made into a picture by the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-12
Summary:

The screen version of Ouida's immortal romance, 'Under Two Flags,' was shown for the first time at the World Theatre yesterday. It is presented by the Universal and directed by Tod Browning. Meanwhile, the principal roles are taken by Priscilla Dean and James Kirkwood, with the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-12
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-23
Summary:

According to Henry King, director of Pauline Frederick's latest Robertson-Cole super-special production, 'The Mistress of Shenstone,' adapted from the novel by Florence Barclay, and which opens at the World Theatre on 24th inst., the day of 'repressive' acting has…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-23
Summary:

The Mistress of Shenstone,' the latest Robertson-Cole super special starring Pauline Frederick, is as artistic as it is dramatic. The film is adapted from the famous novel by Florence Barclay and will open at the World Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-24
Summary:

The Mistress of Shenstone,' the new Robertson-Cole super-special photoplay starring Pauline Frederick, opens today at the World Theatre. It is a picture which might be termed one hundred percent, perfect from every angle. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-24
Summary:

This afternoon at the World Theatre, the public will be offered a rare combination in the form of 'The Mistress of Shenstone,' Pauline Frederick's latest Robertson-Cole super-special production.