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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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…

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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: 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.

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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: 1923-11-16
Summary:

The hero of George Barr McCutcheon's romantic novel, 'The Prisoner,' formerly titled 'Castle Craneycrow,' felt about as much for the girl's new solitaire as the prizefight manager in H. C. Witwer's 'The Leather Pushers,' who regarded engagement…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-03
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-09
Summary:

This evening the chief attraction is a fine open-air Western film called 'The Ramblin' Kid,' in which that engaging young cowboy Hoot Gibson plays the leading role as a restless soul ever seeking adventures. Coupled with 'The Rambling Kid' is another picture called…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-07
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening 'The Bachelor Girl.' It is based on the famous novel by Victor Marguerite, adapted to the screen by Armand Du Plessy. The film exhibits the beauty of the city of smiles.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-07
Summary:

The World Theatre is now showing a picture in nine reels, based on the famous romance by Victor Marguerite, adapted to the screen by Armand Du Plessy. The Café Napolitan, the Vaudeville, both famous palaces of joy, are elegant, with beautiful women whose movements are full of art and charm.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-15
Summary:

World Theatre will be repeating the comedy-drama 'The Bachelor Girl' in nine reels, on Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 and 7:15 performances.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-15
Summary:

Johnnie Walker's admirers were delighted last night when his latest offering 'The 4th Musketeer,' was thrown on the screen for the first time at the World Theatre. The play, which is from the Cosmopolitan Magazine story of the same name, by H. C. Witwer, presents a formula to…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-08
Summary:

Following on Charlie Chaplin in 'Behind the Screen,' the Star Theatre is featuring Chaplin's 'The Kid,' with the 'discoveries' of Charlies, Jack Coogan. In addition, there is also a new round of what is called 'The Leather Pushers.' Film plot included…

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Headline: The Kid'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-08
Summary:

Following the screening of Charlie Chaplin's 'Behind the Screen,' Star Theatre will be showing 'The Kid' starring Jackie Coogan and Charlie Chaplin. The film is full of 'immediate laughter.' In addition, there is also a new round of 'The Leather Pushers…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-08
Summary:

Following on Charlie Chaplin in 'Behind the Screen,' the Star Theatre is featuring Chaplin in perhaps his greatest picture – a picture made famous in that it shows Jackie Coogan, who was one of Charlie's 'discoveries.' 'The Kid' has a human element in it, but…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-14
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening 'Demi-Virgins' the screen adaption of Marcel Prevest's [sic] masterpiece by Mr. Armand du Plessy who is famous for the photoplay 'The Bachelor Girl.' The film revolves around the lives of women living in a fast-paced metropolis and is in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-14
Summary:

A few months ago, Mr. Armand du Plessy gave to the world a photoplay daring in theme, entitled 'The Bachelor Girl.' Now, Mr. Plessey has come along with 'The Demi-Virgins,' a screen adaptation of Marcel Prevost's masterpiece. It shows the same originality, the same…