A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-12 - 1922-12-12
Summary:

Commencing Wednesday, 13th instant, Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck.' Also 'The Leather Pushers,' Universal-Jewel-Collier's series by H. C. Witwer, featuring Reginald Denny. Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-13 - 1922-12-14
Summary:

From tonight till Saturday night, Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck.' Also 'The Leather Pusher' [sic], featuring Reginald Denny and directed by Harry Pollard. Booking at the Theatre.

3
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-13 - 1922-12-13
Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday 13th to 16th December. 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck' in 5 parts. Also round one 'The Leather Pusher [sic].' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., William Russell in 'Challenge of the Law.' Booking at the Theatre.

4
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-14 - 1922-12-16
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, 14th to 16th December, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck' in 5 parts. Also round one, 'The Leather Pushers.' Prices of admission. 9.15 p.m. show $1.20 and 80 cents; 5.15 p.m. matinee, 70 cents and 50 cents. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Ruth…

5
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-14
Summary:

Frank Mayo, and his supporting players were in the screen drama entitled 'Dr. Jim' which will be shown at the World Theatre this weekend. The film directed by William Worthington, written by Eugene B. Lewis based on the original story of Stuart Paton. Other than this, the programme…

6
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-21
Summary:

The Leather Pushers,' a Universal Jewel Colliers production starring Reginald Denny is being shown at the World Theatre.

7
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-03
8
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-05 - 1924-05-06
Summary:

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

9
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-30
10
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-06 - 1924-09-13
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, D. C. Goodman's 'What's Wrong with the Women?' and new round of 'Leather Pushers.' September 6 & 13 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-09 - 1924-09-09
Summary:

Final performances 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…

12
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-15 - 1924-09-16
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Jack Hoxie's 'The Phantom Horseman.' Also at 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., 'Oregon Trail' episodes 17 and 18. Usual prices. September 16 Remarks: Starting tomorrow, Daniel Carson Goodman's 'Has the World Gone Mad!…

13
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-17 - 1924-09-20
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15, Daniel Carson Goodman's 'Has the World Gone Mad!' Also new round of 'Leather Pushers,' round 21. Today till Friday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Oregon Trail' ep. 17 and 18, and 'Leather Pushers' round 20. Usual prices…

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-22
Summary:

The man who adapted and supervised 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' the biggest picture in the history of the screen, now following his signal success with the Hugo work, P. P. Sheehan, the famous novelist, was restrained at Universal City as a director. His first picture, 'The Night…

15
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-04
16
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-04 - 1924-10-11
Summary:

Commencing Wednesday, 8th October, Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli in 'The Shock,' a Univeral Jewel picture, directed by Lambert Hillyer. October 4 Remarks: Illustration included.

17
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-06 - 1924-10-10
Summary:

All shows today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'The Little Café.' Usual prices. Commencing Wednesday next, Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli in 'The Shock,' a Universal-Jewel picture. October 10 Remarks: Today till Monday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m.,…

18
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-07
Summary:

Lon Chaney, in a Universal Jewel super-production that comes to a climax when a reproduction of the earthquake of 1906 shakes San Franciso into kindling for the great fire, will be the offering at the World Theatre, entitled as 'The Shock.' The film also starred by Virginia Valli, the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-09
Summary:

The Shock' is showing at the World Theatre. The picture is starred by Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli. Production details mentioned.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-11 - 1924-10-14
Summary:

Last performances today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli in 'The Shock.' Today at 2.30 and 7.15, Collette Brettel in 'The Wolf of Tibet,' with a superb supporting cast of foreign and Chinese actors. October 14 Remarks: Commencing tomorrow, Charlie Chaplin…