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: 1922-12-13
Summary:

Seven Years Bad Luck,' a Robertson-Cole production featuring Max Linder, will be shown at the World Theatre from today till Saturday. Another special feature in the programme at the World Theatre is 'The Leather Pushers' written by H. C. Witwer. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-15
Summary:

A Universal special 'Dr. Jim,' in which Frank Mayo and Herbert Heyes take the leading roles, will be shown at the World Theatre from this evening to Saturday next. The supporting members of the cast include Claire Windsor. Screen Magazine will give some very interesting scenes and…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-20
Summary:

At the World Theatre 'The New Leather Pushers [sic]' will be shown on Thursday, the 21st inst. In this, Kid Roberts is seen winning new fistic laurels in his battle for fame, wealth and the one girl. As in the other stories of this series, Reginald Denny, popular virile Universal…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-08
Summary:

If 'thy father' is not worthy of honour, is it a sin to turn against him? This is the problem that faced the heroine of 'Tillie,' a new Mary Miles Minter Realart film which opens at the World Theatre for four days. 'Tillie' is an Alice Eyton adaptation of the novel…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-30
Summary:

What is likely to happen at any moment to a victim of 'shell-shock' is illustrated in the Universal picture 'Shootin' for Love,' now showing at the World Theatre. Hoot Gibson is the star. Film plot included. Another attraction for the local boxers is 'Leather…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-05 - 1924-05-06
Summary:

Monday and Tuesday only, a new round of 'The Leather Pushers,' deluxe edition featuring Reginald Denny. Also Jack Hoxie in 'Men in the Raw.' Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-21 - 1924-06-21
Summary:

Bavu,' a really great love story in which all of your sympathy goes out at once to a brave man saying the life of a beautiful willful woman.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-21 - 1924-06-21
Summary:

Bavu,' a great cast of favourites headed by Estelle Taylor, Forrest Stanley, Sylvia Breamer, Wallace Beery of 'Robin Hood,' Josef Swickard of 'The Four Horsemen' and Martha Mattox.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-21 - 1924-06-21
Summary:

Bavu,' a picture of the most exciting human conflict imaginable; the conflict between an illiterate but Magnetic Brute and a man of calm sense determined to save the mass of the people from the Brute's leadership.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-23 - 1924-06-23
Summary:

No matter if you had seen the most tremendous tidal wave which ever swept in from the sea; no matter if you had seen the mightiest of volcanoes in its mightiest of eruptions; no matter if you had seen a great city crumble in the dust before your eyes—this will thrill you as you've never…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-24 - 1924-06-24
Summary:

The outstanding mystery thriller of many seasons! 'Bavu.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-25 - 1924-06-28
Summary:

Wednesday 25th to Saturday 28th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the year's most sensational mystery thriller with a cast of superb excellence, Estelle Taylor, Forrest Stanley, Wallace Beery, Sylvia Breamer and Josef Swickard in 'Bavu' in 8 parts. Also 'Captain D'oisy (French…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-25 - 1924-06-25
Summary:

Bavu,' the year's most sensational mystery thriller, with a cast of superb excellence, Estelle Taylor, Wallace Beery, Forrest Stanley, Josef Swickard and Sylvia Breamer. Also 'Captain D'oisy in Pekin and Mukden,' a hearty reception by the military bodies of both…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-25
Summary:

In the thrilling mystery picture, 'Bavu,' the Universal-Jewel offering at the World Theatre today, there are two wonderful characters in the roles played by Wallace Beery and Estelle Taylor. 'Bavu' was filmed by Universal from Earl Carroll's New York stage success of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-26 - 1924-06-26
Summary:

Bavu,' a Universal-Jewel production in 8 parts. Supplementary pictures: the hearty reception of Captain D'oisy at Pekin and Mukden by the military bodies of both provinces.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-27 - 1924-06-27
Summary:

Bavu,' Universal-Jewel's most exciting mystery thriller ever made, with a great cast of favourites headed by Estelle Taylor, Forrest Stanley, Sylvia Breamer, Wallace Beery of 'Robin Hood,' Josef Swickard of 'The Four Horsemen' and Martha Mattox.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-27
Summary:

Bavu,' the weird mystery picture which is showing at the World Theatre stands out as one of the most engaging evening's entertainment seen here in a long time. It is a Universal-Jewel production adapted from the play of the last New York stage season, written by Earl Carroll. '…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-28 - 1924-06-28
Summary:

Bavu' with a combination of superb cast: Wallace Beery, Estelle Taylor, Forrest Stanley, Sylvia Breamer and Josef Swickard. Don't miss seeing it last showing today. Sunday, Hoot Gibson in '40-Horse Hawkins.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-09 - 1924-09-09
Summary:

Final performance today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Stormswept' starring Wallace and Noah Beery. Commencing tomorrow, Daniel Carson Goodman's 'What's Wrong with the Women?' Also new round of 'Leather Pushers.' Monday to Thursday at 2.15 and 7 p.m., Virginia…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-09 - 1924-09-09
Summary:

Don't miss seeing 'Stormswept' starring Wallace and Noah Beery. Final performances today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Starting tomorrow, Daniel Carson Goodman's 'What's Wrong with the Women?' Also new round of 'Leather Pushers.' Usual prices. Illustration…