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: 1921-10-15
Summary:

A crowded house at the World Theatre greeted 'The Scarlet Pimpernel' last night when it was shown for the first time. Dustin Farnum takes the main role and supported by Winifred Kingston. Film synopsis included. Pathe's News is shown as usual and there are comedies and other films…

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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: 1921-10-26
Summary:

The World Theatre's star film 'The Source' is an interesting picture with a plot staged in a lumber camp. Film synopsis included. Other films shown are the Gaumont Graphic and a very funny comedy. At 5.15, the star film is 'Melting Millions,' and first three episodes of…

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-16
Summary:

The star film at the World Theatre is a five-part drama entitled 'Betrayed.' Film synopsis included. Other films are the Pathe News and a couple of good comedies. At the matinees, two further episodes of 'King of the Circus,' featuring Eddie Polo, are being screened.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-30
Summary:

Desperate Trails,' is showing at the World Theatre. It is a good picture in every respect, with Harry Carey and Irene Rich in the principal roles. Film synopsis included. The Screen Magazine is shown, also a good comedy. At the matinees at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., two further episodes of '…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-03 - 1923-01-05
Summary:

Wed. to Sat. 3rd to 6th January at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Edith Hallor in 'Just Outside the Door,' and Round Three of 'The Leather Pushers.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. January 3 Remarks: On page 4, another ad. on 'Just Outside the Door' only. Illustration…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-03 - 1923-01-05
Summary:

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Edith Hallor in Jules Eckert Goodman's Just Outside the Door. Also round three, 'The Leather Pushers.' January 3 Remarks: 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Invisible Ray.' January 4 & 5 Remarks: 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Adventures of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-06 - 1923-01-09
Summary:

Sat. to Tue. at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents 'The Carnival Child.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. January 6 Remarks: Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., Babe Marie Osborn in 'Voice of Destiny.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe,' epis. 1 and 2.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-06 - 1923-01-09
Summary:

Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Thursday, 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents 'The Carnival Child' in 6 parts. Sunday matinee, 6 p.m., Babe Marie Osborne in 'Voice of Destiny.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe' episodes 1 and 2. Usual prices.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-06 - 1923-01-06
Summary:

From today till Monday at 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe with Harry Myers and Noble Johnson. Plot and illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-10 - 1923-01-13
Summary:

Wed. & Sat. 10th & 13th January at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lew Cody in 'Occasionally Yours,' a Robertson-Cole super-special in 6 parts. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Wed. & Thurs., 'Invisible Ray,' epis. 13, 14 and 15. Fri. to Mon., 'The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe,…

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-10 - 1923-01-13
Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday, 10th to 13th January, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lew Cody in 'Occasionally Yours,' a Robertson-Cole super-special in 6 parts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Wednesday to Thursday, 'Invisible Ray' episodes 13, 14 and 15; Friday to Monday, 'The Adventures of Robinson…

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-17 - 1923-01-18
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents William Farnum in 'The Joyous Troublemaker,' in 7 parts. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. January 19-20 Remarks: At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 5th & 6th epis. of 'The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe.'

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-22 - 1923-01-23
Summary:

Today & tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures presents Constance Dinney [sic] in 'Room and Board.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. January 22 Remarks: Mon. at 2.30 only, 5th & 6th epis. of 'The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-22 - 1923-01-23
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures presents Constance Binney in 'Room and Board.' Monday at 2.30 p.m. only, 'The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-30 - 1923-02-03
Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday 31st January to 3rd February at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures presents Wanda Hawley in 'The House That Jazz Built.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Friday to Monday, 'The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe' episodes 7 and 8. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-31 - 1923-12-03
Summary:

Wed. to Sat. 31st Jan to 3rd Feb at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m, Realart Pictures presents Wanda Hawley in 'The House That Jazz Built.' Fri. to Mon. at 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe,' epis. 7 & 8. Note: On and after 31st January 1923, prices of admission…

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-07 - 1923-02-10
Summary:

Wed. 7th to Sat. 10th Feb. at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Ralph Ince in 'Out of the Snows,' in 7 parts. Booking at the Theatre. Price details included. February 9-10 Remarks: 'The Adventurers of Robinson Crusoe' [sic], epis. 9 & 10.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-07 - 1923-02-10
Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday 7th to 10th, February at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Ralph Ince in 'Out of the Snows' in 7 parts. Prices of admission: matinee, 60 cents and 40 cents; night show, $1.00 and 60 cents. Booking at the Theatre. February 9 & 10 Remarks: 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-19 - 1923-02-20
Summary:

Mon. and Tue., 19th and 20th Feb. at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Elaine Hammerstein in 'Whispers' and 'Leather Pushers' Round Five. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Mon. 'Robinson Crusoe,' epis. 11 & 12; Tue. Ruth Roland in 'White Eagle.' Usual prices. Booking at the…