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: 1921-08-17
Summary:

Woman and The Law,' was screened last night at the World Theatre. Moreover, the management said that arrangements for securing a number of first-rank pictures have been completely made. The pictures include 'Dempsey-Carpentier Fight,' 'Eyes of Youth,' 'Desert Gold…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-23
Summary:

Dempsey-Carpentier film has been obtained by the World Theatre, which has secured the sole rights for exhibiting it in South China. The management has secured an additional machine.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-25
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – The admission charge to the World Theatre for the Dempsey-Carpentier fight, is not just a 'slight increase.' The usual admission fee is $1.00, but the price of admission for the event is $2.00.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-06 - 1921-09-08
Summary:

Tuesday, 6th to Thursday, 8th September at 9.15 p.m., Triangle Film Corp. presents Margaret [sic] Blanche in 'A Place in the Sun.' Also Pathe's News and Comedies. Matinee programmes: Tuesday and Wednesday, 'Desert Gold'; Thursday at 5.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Trails…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-16 - 1921-09-17
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Ruffells' presents 'The Great Game,' a most wonderful drama in 6 parts featuring Bombardier Wells and an all-star cast. Also Pathe's latest news and comedies. Matinee programme: 5.15 p.m., 'Fool's Gold'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing…

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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: 1921-11-08 - 1921-11-10
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Jack Sherrill and Mabel Withee in a rugged drama of human interest, 'Once to Every Man' in 5 parts. Also comedies and Pathe News. Matinees: 5.15 p.m., 'La La Lucille,' a special comedy attraction in 5 parts; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'King…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-15 - 1921-11-17
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Miriam Cooper in 'Betrayed.' Also Pathe's News and comedies. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. (Tel. 951.)

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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: 1922-08-11 - 1922-08-14
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures presents Alice Brady in 'Out of the Chorus,' ‘Snub' Comedy and Pathe News. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., June Caprice and George B. Seitz in 'Sky Ranger' episodes 8 and 9. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre. August 12 Remarks: Sunday…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-26 - 1922-08-28
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures presents Mary Miles Minter in 'The Little Clown.' Also ‘Snub' Pollard Comedy and Pathe News. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., June Caprice and George B. Seitz in 'Sky Ranger' episodes 12 and 13. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-26 - 1924-05-27
Summary:

Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th for two days only, Florence Reed in 'Eternal Mother.' Also Pathe News and Felix the Cat Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-12 - 1924-08-14
Summary:

Johnnie Walker in 'The 4th Musketeer.' Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-12 - 1924-08-12
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., last chance to see Laura La Plante in 'Excitement.' From Wednesday 13th to Saturday 16th, Johnnie Walker in 'The 4th Musketeer,' a masterpiece picture. Usual prices.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-13 - 1924-08-15
Summary:

Wednesday 13th to Saturday 16th August at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The 4th Musketeer,' H. C. Witwer's marvelous Cosmopolitan magazine story brought to bubbling life on the screen, starring Johnnie Walker, supported by Eileen Percy and a big cast. Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-13
Summary:

All the buoyant spirit of youth, the homely philosophy and breezy action with which the noted author, H. C. Witwer, always invests his stories has been retained in 'The 4th Musketeer,' Johnnie Walker's latest and most engrossing starring vehicle, revealed for the first time at the…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-15 - 1924-08-15
Summary:

Only H. C. Witwer, author of the funniest spine-tickling stories of the 20th century could have written 'The 4th Musketeer,' starring Johnnie Walker. Showing today and tomorrow only by special request, 'The Bachelor Girl' will be repeated showing from Friday 15th to Sunday…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-15
Summary:

Johnnie Walker's admirers were delighted last night when his latest offering 'The 4th Musketeer,' was thrown on the screen for the first time at the World Theatre. The play, which is from the Cosmopolitan Magazine story of the same name, by H. C. Witwer, presents a formula to…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-16 - 1924-08-16
Summary:

Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The 4th Musketeer,' starring Johnnie Walker. 'The Bachelor Girl' to be shown at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. today and tomorrow only. Commencing from Sunday till Tuesday, 'The Whispered Name,' directed by King Baggot with an all-star…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-16 - 1924-08-16
Summary:

Last show today, Johnnie Walker in 'The 4th Musketeer.' Commencing from tomorrow, 'The Whispered Name,' directed by King Baggot with an all-star cast.