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: 1923-12-07
Summary:

Through a Glass Window,' which was presented at the World Theatre last night, is an excellent show. Little Miss Avoy wins your attention as the plucky little mite. And then there is Raymond Mckee and Fannie Midgely [sic]. All in all, it is a heart interest story which stacks up splendidly…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-23 - 1924-09-23
Summary:

The picture magnificent, 'Where's My Wandering Boy Tonight?' Commencing tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., an all-star cast in 'The Night Message.' Final show today.

3
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-23 - 1924-09-23
Summary:

Last performances today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Night Message' with an all-star cast including Gladys Hulette, Howard Truesdell and others. Commencing tomorrow, 'Where's My Wandering Boy Tonight?' Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Leather Pushers…

4
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-24 - 1924-09-25
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Where's My Wandering Boy Tonight.' Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Leather Pushers' round 21 and 'The Hand of Vengeance' episodes 3 and 4. Usual prices.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-24 - 1924-09-24
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Where's My Wandering Boy Tonight?' Usual prices. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-24
Summary:

Where is My Wandering Boy Tonight,' is a splendidly photographed production and tells a story that touches every human heart. The strain on the feelings is lightened at times by situations calling for quiet chuckles rather than laughter. Film plot included. All in all, this new picture…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-25 - 1924-09-25
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Where's My Wandering Boy Tonight?'

8
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-26 - 1924-09-26
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Where's My Wandering Boy Tonight?' Today till Sunday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Hand of Vengeance' episodes 5 and 6. Also 'Your Next' [sic] (comedy).

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-26 - 1924-09-26
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, the motherliest mother story ever told, 'Where's My Wandering Boy Tonight?' By all means see it. Usual prices.

10
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-27 - 1924-09-27
Summary:

Don't miss seeing 'Where's My Wandering Boy Tonight?' Commencing tomorrow, Jack Hoxie with Mary Philbin in 'Where Is This West?'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-27 - 1924-09-27
Summary:

Last chance to see the magnificent picture, 'Where's My Wandering Boy Tonight?' Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Commencing tomorrow, Jack Hoxie in 'Where Is This West?' Today and tomorrow at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Hand of Vengeance' episodes 5 and 6…

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-27
Summary:

Where is My Wandering Boy Tonight?' is a dramatic thunderbolt that hits straight to the heart of every human soul and is a big super-special photoplay of tears, smiles, pathos, joy and laughter. It drew a big audience while showing at the World Theatre. Today will be the final performance…

13
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…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-23 - 1924-12-23
Summary:

Motion picture triumphs have been reached by such magnificent productions as 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Over the Hill,' 'Humoresque,' 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' A still greater motion picture accomplishment has now been achieved by Chester…

15
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-09 - 1925-01-09
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Merry-Go-Round' in 11 reels, starring Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry and a great cast. Starting Sunday 11th, Carmel Myers in 'The Love Pirate.' Coming, William Fox presents 'Over the Hill.' Watch for its opening date.…

16
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-09 - 1925-01-09
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Merry-Go-Round' in 11 reels, starring Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry and others. Starting Sunday, F. B. O. presents Carmel Myers in 'The Love Pirate.' Remember the date. Coming, William Fox presents 'Over the Hill.' Watch…

17
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-12 - 1925-01-12
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Carmel Myers in 'The Love Pirate.' Special music. Usual prices. Starting Wednesday next, France Dhelia in 'Demi-Virgins.' Coming, William Fox presents 'Over the Hill.' Watch for its opening date. Today only at 2.30 and…

18
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-14 - 1925-01-15
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Europe's most famous screen star, France Dhelia in 'The Demi-Virgins,' in 8 reels. Special music. Usual price. Coming, William Fox presents 'Over the Hill.' Today and tomorrow only at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., the best Chinese…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-14 - 1925-01-15
Summary:

Showing today at 5.15 and 9.15, France Dhelia in 'Demi-Virgins' in 8 reels, the love drama magnificent, based on the world-famous novel, by Gaston Roudes. Special music. Usual prices. Coming, William Fox presents 'Over the Hill.' Watch for its opening date. Picture included…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-16 - 1925-01-17
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., France Dhelia in 'The Demi-Virgins,' based on the world-famous novel by Gaston Roudes. Special music. Usual prices. Commencing Sunday, a double feature programme, Conway Tearle in 'The Referee' and Eugene O'Brien in '…