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: 1921-10-17
Summary:

Scarlet Pimpernel,' from Baroness Orczy's novel, was shown on the screen at the World Theatre. Dustin Farnum and Winifred Kingston take the main roles in the film. Film synopsis included. Pathe News and two good comedies are also in the programme.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-22
Summary:

Another Wm. Fox picture is now screening at the World Theatre, in which Gladys Brockwell takes the leading role. It is stated that some of the recent events shown in Pathe News are interesting, as well as 'Sticky Fingers,' a comedy in two parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-19
Summary:

The Storm,' a Universal-Jewel attraction starring House Peters, comes to the World Theatre. It is adapted from the New York stage sensation of the same name, written by Langdon McCormick.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-20
Summary:

The Storm,' a Universal-Jewel special starring House Peters and Virginia Valli, comes to the World Theatre on the 23rd December. It is written by Langdon McCormick, and directed by Reginald Barker, the producer of 'The Old Nest.' Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-21
Summary:

The Storm,' a Universal-Jewel special starring House Peters, and with Virginia Valli, Matt Moore, Josef Swickard and others in support, comes to the World Theatre on Saturday. Langdon McCormick is the man who wrote the stage success, and 'The Storm' is directed by Reginald Barker…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-23
Summary:

The Storm,' a Universal-Jewel special starring House Peters, Virginia Valli and Matt Moore, will be seen for the first time at the World Theatre today. Langdon McCormick is the man who wrote the stage success, while the film is directed by Reginald Barker. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-21
Summary:

Three players well cast add to the strength of 'The Midnight Guest,' the Universal all-star attraction which opened at the World Theatre last night. Mahlon Hamiton as the cynic, Clyde Fillmore as the optimist and Grace Darmond as the woman of the story are the three principal players.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
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 Francisco into kindling for the great fire, will be the offering at the World Theatre beginning tomorrow. It is entitled 'The Shock.' The sweetness is…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-19
Summary:

The romantic love story is the play in which Mary Philbin is at her very best.' This statement, by King Baggot, seems borne out in her three biggest successes of the screen; 'Merry-Go-Round,' 'Fool's Highway,' and her last 'The Gaiety Girl,' Universal…