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: 1921-10-22
Summary:

The star film at the World Theatre this weekend is a five-part picture entitled 'When a Woman Strikes.' It is a tale of the wild West with a cast including Ben Wilson, Neva Gerber, Rosemary Theby, Murdock MacQuarrie and other film favourite. Film synopsis included. There is the usual…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-11 - 1921-11-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'The Foolish Virgin,' by Thomas Dixon [sic], author of 'The Birth of a Nation.' Latest Topical Budget and Comedies. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-22
Summary:

World Theatre is going to screen the film version of the novel 'Eastward Ho!' The film features a new William Fox star, William Russell. The latest interesting events in Europe will be shown in the Topical Budget.

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-06 - 1922-12-09
Summary:

Wed. 6th to Sat. 9th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pearl White in 'A Mountain Woman,' in 7 parts, and Topical Budget 581. At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'Hurricane Hutch,' Wed.-Thur., epis. 13 &14, Fri.-Sat., epis. 15 (final). Usual price. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-19 - 1923-02-20
Summary:

Mon. and Tue., 19th and 20th Feb. at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Elaine Hammerstein in 'Whispers' and 'Leather Pushers' Round Five. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Mon. 'Robinson Crusoe,' epis. 11 & 12; Tue. Ruth Roland in 'White Eagle.' Usual prices. Booking at the…

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-21 - 1923-02-24
Summary:

Today at 5 and 9.15 p.m., Olive Tell in 'A Woman's Business' and 'Leather Pushers' Round Six. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Wed. & Thur. Ruth Roland in 'White Eagle,' epis. 1 and 2; Fri.-Mon. 'Robinson Crusoe,' epis. 12 & 14. February 21 Remarks: On…

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-26 - 1923-02-27
Summary:

Mon. and Tue., 25th and 27th [sic] Feb. at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Constance Binney in 'Such a Little Queen' presented by Realart Pictures. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Mon. 'Robinson Crusoe,' epis. 13 & 14; Tue.-Thur. 'White Eagle,' epis. 3 & 4. Usual prices. Booking…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-05 - 1923-03-06
Summary:

Mon. and Tue. 5th and 6th at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Robertson-Cole co. presents 'Better Times.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Mon. 'Robinson Crusoe,' epis. 15 & 16; Tue.-Thur., 'White Eagle,' epis. 5 & 6. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-07 - 1923-03-10
Summary:

Wed. 7th to Sat. 10th March at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents William Farnum in 'Wolves of the Night.' Wed. & Thur., 'White Eagle,' epis. 5 & 6; Fri.-Mon. 'Robinson Crusoe,' epis. 17 & 18 (final); Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-12 - 1923-03-13
Summary:

Mon. 12th & Tue. 13th March at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Conway Tearle in 'The Fighter.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Mon. 'Robinson Crusoe,' final epis.; Tue., 'White Eagle,' epis. 7 & 8. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-14 - 1923-02-17
Summary:

Wed. 14th to Sat. 17th March at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Hodkinson's special picture 'The Breaking Point' starring Bessie Barriscale. At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'White Eagle,' Wed. & Thur., epis. 7 & 8; Fri.-Mon., epis. 9 & 10; Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre…

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-19 - 1923-03-20
Summary:

Mon. 19th & Tue. 20th March at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures presents Wanda Hawley in 'The Love Charm.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'White Eagle,' Mon., epis. 9 & 10; Tue.-Thur., epis. 11 & 12. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-21 - 1923-03-24
Summary:

From Wed. to Sat. at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., William Farnum in 'Les Miserables,' in 8 parts. At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'White Eagle,' Wed. & Thur., epis. 11 & 12; Fri.-Mon., epis. 13 & 14. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-26 - 1923-03-27
Summary:

Mon. 26th & Tue. 27th March at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Bebe Daniels in 'One Wild Week.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'White Eagle,' Mon., epis. 13 & 14; Tue. & Thur., epis. 15. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-29 - 1924-01-31
Summary:

How does a women know? May McAvoy in 'Morals.' Film plot included. January 30 Remarks: Also showing British Gazette and Out of the Inkwell Cartoon Comedy, 'Merchancial Doll' [sic]. Illustration included. January 30-31 Remarks: Also showing British Gazette.

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-25 - 1924-02-26
Summary:

Mon. and Tue., 25th and 26th Feb., Dorothy Revier in 'The Broadway Madonna,' in 6 parts. Also, British Gazette and 'Felix on the Trial.' Booking at the Theatre. February 25 Remarks: Another ad. on page 7.

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-12 - 1924-03-15
Summary:

12th Wed. to 15th Sat. at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., British Gazette: Mr.s Ramsay MacDonald - England's First Socialist Premier, Great British Railway Strike, etc. Also, Ethel Clayton in 'Can a Woman Love Twice?' Admission, 9.15 p.m., $1.5 & $1; 5 p.m., $1 & 70 cents. Booking…

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-26 - 1924-03-29
Summary:

Wed. to Sat., 26th to 29th March, 'Lights Out' with an all star cast. Also, British Gazette: Premier's First Visit to Chequers; Alsatian Dor [sic] Trials; Duke of York at Northampton and all latest news in British Isles. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-16 - 1924-04-19
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Monte Blue & Mary Alden in 'The Tents of Allah.' Also, British Gazette. Booking at the Theatre. April 16 Remarks: On page 3, another ad on 'The Tents of Allah' only. Illustration included. April 19 Remarks: On page 4, another ad…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-27 - 1924-08-30
Summary:

Wed. 27th to Sat. 30th Aug. at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Itching Palms.' Film plot included. Also, British Gazette No. 1101/20, 'Bubbles' (Inkwell Cartoon) and 'Between Showers' (Cameo Comedy). Usual Prices. August 30 Remarks: Commencing tomorrow, Clara Kimball Young in…