A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern & Coolest Picture Palace - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-13 - 1922-12-16
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, 14th to 16th Dec., at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck,' in 5 parts. Also, Round one of 'The Leather Pusher.' December 13 Remarks: At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., William Russell in 'Challenge of the Law,' 5 parts. December 14-16…

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Headline: At the World
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-20 - 1923-06-20
Summary:

From Thursday the 21st, Round 7 of The New 'Leather Pushers' with Reginald Denny.

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Headline: Safety Last!
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-05 - 1923-11-10
Summary:

Teaser ads for Harold Lloyd's 'Safety Last!' Different Illustrations included. The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. October 23 Remarks: Distributed by Pathe. October 31 Remarks: Coming shortly at the World Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-07 - 1923-11-10
Summary:

Wed. 7th to Sat. 10th November at 5.15 p.m. & 9.15 p.m., Harold Lloyd in 'Safety Last.' Admission $2 & $1.5. Photo included.

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Headline: Safety Last' : Those Who Adopt the Motto
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-07
Summary:

Professionals in numerous fields, risk their lives in order to carry out their duty. For them 'Safety Last' is the motto. Life insurance companies hesitate to offer them policies. Such was the case of Harold Lloyd who was trying to climb a twelve storied building for his new Pathe…

6
Headline: Laughter First!
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-31 - 1924-04-05
Summary:

Beginning Wednesday, 2nd April, Harold Lloyd in 'Safety Last' at the World Theatre. April 4 Remarks: Photo included. April 5 Remarks: Beginning Sunday, 6th inst. Pola Negri in 'Mad Love.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-02 - 1924-04-05
Summary:

Wed. - Sat., 2nd - 5th April, Harold Lloyd in 'Safety Last,' and Inkwell Comedy 'Trapped.' Admission, 9.15 p.m., $1.5 & $1, 5.15 p.m., $1 & 70 cts.

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Headline: World Theatre: Des Voeux Road Central
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-05 - 1924-05-06
Summary:

Mon. & Tue. Only, a new round of 'The Leather Pushers' De Luxe edition featuring Reginald Denny. Also, Jack Hoxies [sic] in 'Men in the Raw.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-26 - 1924-08-30
Summary:

Watch for it! 'Itching Palms' is coming to the World Theatre. August 29-30 Remarks: 'A Lady of Quality' starring Virginia Valli is also coming.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-01 - 1924-09-02
Summary:

Clara Kimball Young in 'Straight from Paris' from Sun. 31st Aug. to Tue. 2nd. Sept. at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Sunday matinee at 6 p.m. Commencing Wed., Virginia Valli in 'A Lady of Quality.' September 2 Remarks: 'Itching Palms' and 'Oregon Trail' at 2.15 and 7…

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Headline: Hong Kong Telegraph News 1924-09-01
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-01
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening a Universal super-Jewel production 'A Lady of Quality' starring Hobart Henley, from next Wednesday. Hobart Henley is famous for his directing films like 'The Flame of Life' and 'The Flirt.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-02 - 1924-09-05
Summary:

Commencing Wed. 3rd, 'A Lady of Quality' starring Virginia Valli with Milton Sills. September 2-5 Remarks: Film plot included. September 5 Remarks: Small ads on page 4, 7 & 9.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-03 - 1924-09-06
Summary:

Wed. 3rd to Sat. 6th at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Virginia Valli in 'A Lady of Quality.' Film plot included. September 3-4 Remarks: Also, 'Itching Palms' and 'Oregon Trail,' epis. 9 & 10, at 2.15 & 7 p.m. China Sun co.'s latest production, 'The Flood…

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Headline: Hong Kong Telegraph News 1924-09-04
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-04
Summary:

World Theatre is currently screening a Universal super-jewel film 'A Lady of Quality' featuring Virginia Valli. The film was produced by Hobert Henley.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-08 - 1924-09-09
Summary:

Stormswept' starring Wallace & Noah Beery, today & tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. From Mon. to Thur. at 2.15 & 7 p.m., Virginia Valli in 'A Lady of Quality,' parts 1-4, and 'Oregon Trail,' epis. 13 & 14. Usual prices. September 9 Remarks: Starting…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-10 - 1924-09-13
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Daniel Carson Goodman's 'What's Wrong with the Women?' Also, new round of Leather Pushers, 'He Loops to Conquer.' Today and tomorrow at 2.15 and 7 p.m., Virginia Valli in 'A Lady of Quality,' parts 1-4, and '…