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: 1923-01-11
Summary:

This Week's Arrangements: Today 400 sailors will be entertained to tiffin at the City Hall. His Excellency the Governor will give a dinner at Government House to the Vice Admiral and his staff. On Friday 190 cadets will lunch at the City Hall and afterwards be conveyed to the World Theatre…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-26
Summary:

The cadets and men on the Japanese training squadron spent a fairly busy weekend sightseeing. Yesterday, 750 Japanese sailors and 100 British sailors were entertained at a cinematograph performance at the World Theatre, at the conclusion of which each man received a packet of cigarettes bearing…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-31
Summary:

The name of the production is 'In the Name of the Law.' It is now being shown at the World Theatre. Pat O'Hara, the policeman, about whom the plot of 'In the Name of the Law' revolves is just the type of clean-souled, home-loving fellow who patrols the streets of this…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-02
Summary:

In the Name of the Law,' an Emory Johnson production shown for the first time at the World Theatre yesterday. It was produced, directed and starred by Emory Johnson, also with Ralph Lewis, Claire McDowell, Ella Hall and Johnnie Walker. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-02
Summary:

Yesterday, World Theatre screened 'In the Name of Law' which is shown for the first time. The film was made at the request of American Police Authorities.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-02
Summary:

Under the auspices of the joint Chambers of Commerce Committee for the Hongkong Section of the British Empire Exhibition, an exhibition of cinematograph films, including pictures of Hongkong for display at the British Empire Exhibition, is to be shown at the World Theatre on Thursday.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-11
Summary:

The Mailman' is the remarkable combination which is behind the recent successes Emory Johnson has placed on the screen. He was formerly leading man for Mary Pickford, who has no place in the front ranks of the motion picture creating geniuses, attributes all of his phenomenal progress to…

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

World Theatre is screening the Johnson production 'The Mailman.' The film can be compared with other big productions like 'The Third Alarm,' 'In the Name of the Law' and 'Westbound Limited.'