A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-15
Summary:

A crowded house at the World Theatre greeted 'The Scarlet Pimpernel' last night when it was shown for the first time. Dustin Farnum takes the main role and supported by Winifred Kingston. Film synopsis included. Pathe's News is shown as usual and there are comedies and other films…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-02
Summary:

La La Lucille,' the star film now showing at the World Theatre, is one long laugh from start to finish. With such names as Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran in the cast, the acting is bound to be good. Film synopsis included. The programme also includes some minor films, with the usual Pathe's…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-16
Summary:

The star film at the World Theatre is a five-part drama entitled 'Betrayed.' Film synopsis included. Other films are the Pathe News and a couple of good comedies. At the matinees, two further episodes of 'King of the Circus,' featuring Eddie Polo, are being screened.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-29
Summary:

World Theatre is going to screen a William Fox drama entitled 'Brave and Bold,' tonight. The Pathe world news also contains some very interesting records of recent events.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-22
Summary:

World Theatre is screening the Universal-Jewel photoplay entitled 'The Storm' featuring House Peters who rises to new heights of artistry in this picture. Peters is supported by Matt Moore and Virginia Valli. The photoplay is based on the story authored by Langdon McCormick. The film…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-23
Summary:

The Storm' is being shown at the World Theatre at 4:45 and 9:15 pm today and again at the same hours tomorrow (Sunday).

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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: 1924-11-17
Summary:

Seldom have the amusement seekers of this vicinity had such an exceptional opportunity for brilliant entertainment as is offering in the latest Warner Bros. Classic of the Screen, 'Broadway After Dark,' which, with a most remarkable constellation of stars, is to be seen here shortly.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-18
Summary:

Broadway After Dark' is a picture of midnight adventures in New York's region of the Great White Way, scheduled for a five day's run at the World Theatre beginning today. The life of the habitues of Broadway, portrayed in this Warner Bros' Classic of the Screen by a stellar…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-19
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening the film version of Owen Davis' melodrama 'Broadway After Dark,' today. The film exhibits the nightlife of Broadway.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-19
Summary:

Broadway After Dark,' the screen version of the Owen Davis melodrama, is shown at the World Theatre today. This Warner Brothers Classic of the Screen is an honest attempt to reveal via the screen the soul of the world's greatest city, to show that beneath the outward glare and glamour…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-20
Summary:

Scenes that beggar description, episodes more bizarre than any found in the Thousand and One Nights, abound in 'Broadway After Dark,' the picture showing at the World Theatre this evening. It was adapted from the Owen Davis play and the cast is headed by such celebrities as Adolphe…

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Headline: At the World
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-21
Summary:

World Theatre is screening 'Broadway after Dark.' In the ball scene, one finds Fred and Dorothy Stone, Mary Eaton, Raymond Hitchcock, Elsie Ferguson and many others.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-21
Summary:

The famed Equity Ball, looked forward to by New Yorkers as the biggest event of the year, is reproduced in 'Broadway After Dark,' which is now playing at the World Theatre for today and tomorrow only. In this ball scene, one finds Fred and Dorothy Stone, Mary Eaton, Raymond Hitchcock…