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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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…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-10 - 1924-09-11
Summary:

Commencing today, Daniel Carson Goodman's 'What Wrong with the Women?' Also new round of 'Leather Pushers.' Usual prices.

10
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-12 - 1924-09-12
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, D. C. Goodman's most wonderful super-production, 'What's Wrong with the Women' and new round of 'Leather Pushers.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-12 - 1924-09-12
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, 'What's Wrong with the Women?' Also new round of 'Leather Pushers.' Usual prices. Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-13 - 1924-09-13
Summary:

Last chance to see D. C. Goodman's most wonderful super-production, 'What's Wrong with the Women' and new round of 'Leather Pushers.' Commencing tomorrow, Jack Hoxie's scenic masterpiece, 'The Phantom Horseman.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-13 - 1924-09-13
Summary:

Final performances today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Daniel Carson Goodman's 'What's Wrong with the Women?' Also new round of 'Leather Pushers.' Commencing tomorrow, Jack Hoxie's 'The Phantom Horseman.' Today only at 2.15 and 7 p.m., Virginia Valli in…

14
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-20 - 1924-10-20
Summary:

Ivan Mozukin and Nathalia Lesienko in 'The Man of Her Dreams' (the latest European super-artistic production). Also new round of 'Leather Pushers.' Commencing Wednesday next. Don't forget the date. Today and tomorrow only, Jack Hoxie and a great cast in 'Ridgeway of…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-05 - 1924-11-06
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'Mary Ain't Guilty.' Also new round of 'Leather Pushers.' Booking at Moutrie's before 5 p.m. or at the theatre after 5 p.m. Book your seats early. Today and tomorrow only at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Ivan Mozukin and…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-07 - 1924-11-07
Summary:

Mary Pickford in 'Mary Ain't Guilty.' Also new round of 'Leather Pushers.' Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Today till Sunday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Behind the Curtain' and Eddie Polo in 'Secret Four' (1st episodes). Usual prices.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-08 - 1924-11-08
Summary:

Last chance to see Mary Pickford in 'Mary Ain't Guilty.' Also new round of 'Leather Pushers.' Final show today. Today and tomorrow at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Behind the Curtain.' Also Eddie Polo in 'The Secret Four' (first episode) and the 'Hongkong…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-08 - 1924-11-08
Summary:

Mary Pickford in 'Mary Ain't Guilty.' Also new round of 'Leather Pushers.' Last show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Commencing tomorrow, Constance Talmadge in 'The Lesson.' China Sun's latest production, 'Hongkong Fire Brigade Annual Drill.' Booking…