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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-02
Summary:

World Theatre screened a William P. S. Earle's photoplay entitled 'The Dancer of the Nile.' The story is based on the youthful romance of king 'Tut.' The story as a screen production is of unusual interest at this time due to the untimely death of the late Lord Carnarvon…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-02
Summary:

One of the most spectacular pictures made this year comes to the World Theatre with the showing of William P.S. Earle's photodramatic sensation. 'The Dancer of the Nile,' is a story which is based on the early life of King 'Tut' and features Carmel Myers, in the role of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-04
Summary:

World Theatre screened a William P.S. Earle's photoplay entitled 'The Dancer of the Nile.' Mr. Earle collected the scenic and historical data which enables him to make this picture. He also personally supervised the construction of the entire set in the Hollywood Studios. Over…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-05
Summary:

Would the discovery of the Luxor tombs of Kings by Carnavon have been as interesting if they only contained the body of a Prince instead of a former King of Egypt? The true story of those earlier days of romance is in 'The Dancer of the Nile' now showing at the World Theatre. The cast…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-06
Summary:

The Dance of the Nile' now showing at the World Theatre. Film synopsis included. The supplementary pictures are the 'King's Birthday Celebration in Hongkong' and 'Paris-Shanghai First Fly' showing the arrival of Captain D'Oisy at Shanghai.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-06
Summary:

Last night, World Theatre screened 'The Dancer of the Nile.' The story revolves around the life of Tutankhamun and his queen. With magnificently designed sets, the film presents a realistic reproduction of the court of Pharaohs. The all-American cast includes Carmel Myers as the dancer…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-07
Summary:

H. E. the Governor attended the World Theatre last night to witness the film 'The Dancer of the Nile.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-16
Summary:

World Theatre is going to screen the film version of Charles G. Norris's novel 'Brass.' The film is a Warner Brothers classic and stars Monte Blue. The supporting cast includes Marie Provost [sic], Harry Myers, Vera Lewis, Irene Rich, Frank Keenan, Miss DuPont, Margaret Seddon,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-16
Summary:

To the movie patrons of this Colony comes the announcement that 'Brass,' a screen adaptation of the powerful novel of the same name by Charles G. Norris, will be shown here at the World Theatre. The novel discusses marriage and divorce from all angles. The transposition of the story to…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-19
Summary:

Monte Blue and Marie Prevost, as fine a combination of screen players as ever took leading honours, made things hum with action in 'Brass,' which came yesterday to the World Theatre as the feature attraction of the bill. 'Brass' is the screen adaptation from Charles G. Norris…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-21
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-27
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-30
Summary:

Lucretia Lombard,' the screen adaptation of the famous novel of the same name by Kathleen Norris, is scheduled for four days run at the World Theatre, commencing tomorrow, with Irene Rich and Monte Blue heading a distinguished cast of players. In casting the players, Director Jack Conway…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-01
Summary:

Fate sits on these dark battlements and frowns… Tells of a nameless deed. These lines which form the motto of Ann Radcliff's novel 'The Mysteries of Udolpho' which thrilled 18th-century readers are very applicable to 'Lucretia Lombard,' the picture showing at the World…