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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-03
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-07
Summary:

Harold Lloyd performs his own stunts in Pathe comedy 'Safety Last,' which comes to the World Theatre. He is the rollicking youth of 'A Sailor Made Man.' He is supported by Mildred Davis. Production details included.

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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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-07
Summary:

The Happy Couple of Filmdom – Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lloyd are coming to the World Theatre today in the seven-reel Pathe comedy, 'Safety Last.' The romances began about three years ago when Mildred Davis joined the Hal Roach and made her first appearance with Harold in the two-reel comedy…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-09
Summary:

Harold Lloyd is the most consistent performer in the movies. That's what Bob Sherwood, motion critic of Life, had to say about the comedian who opened last Wednesday at the World Theatre in his seven-reel Pathe comedy, 'Safety Last,' with a crowded house. And a real story with…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-03
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-22
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-24
Summary:

World Theatre is screening 'The Martyr Queen' starring Diana Karenne, the beauty of the court of Versailles, along with fine costumes are exhibited in the picture. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-25
Summary:

Without doubt Diana Karenne, the European screen artist, in one of the finest actresses that the cinema art has produced, and in her hands the part of Marie Antoinette pulsates with a vividness seldom visualized in the film world. The actress has the assistance of a notable producer, for the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-27
Summary:

World Theatre screened 'The Martyr Queen' starring Diana Karenne who has impersonated Marie Antoinette with great exactions. The film will be shown for the last time tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-28
Summary:

The Martyr Queen' has met with great success during its run at the World Theatre during the last three days. The ill-fated Marie Antoinette was played by Diana Karenne.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-28
Summary:

The Martyr Queen' has met with success in its run at the World Theatre during the last three days. It is a picture of the ill-fated Marie Antoinette, played by Diana Kerenne [sic]. Enacting a role of heavy exactions, the star succeeds in registering almost the entire gamut of emotions in a…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-10-03
Summary:

Cinema-goers last night missed a local reproduction of Harold Lloyd doing his 'Safety Last' stunt. While the soiree audience at the World Theatre was leaving for home a Chinese youth started the fun by dangling a leg from a suspended position near the roof of a building.