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: 1924-09-02 - 1924-09-02
Summary:

Last chance to see Clara Kimball Young in 'Straight from Paris.' Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Also 'Itching Palms' and 'Oregon Trail' episodes 9 and 10 at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. Commencing tomorrow, Virginia Valli in 'A Lady of Quality.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-03 - 1924-09-03
Summary:

The cinema sensation of the screen is here! Virginia Valli in 'A Lady of Quality' with Milton Sills and a tremendous supporting cast. Wednesday 3rd to Saturday 6th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Also 'Itching Palms' and 'Oregon Trail' episodes 9 and 10 at 2.15 and 7.00 p.m.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-04 - 1924-09-04
Summary:

The cinema sensation of the screen is here! Virginia Valli in 'A Lady of Quality' with Milton Sills and a tremendous supporting cast. Wednesday 3rd to Saturday 6th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Also 'Itching Palms' and 'Oregon Trail' episodes 9 and 10 at 2.15 and 7.00 p.m.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-05 - 1924-09-05
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Virginia Valli in 'A Lady of Quality' with Milton Sills and a tremendous supporting cast. Today till Sunday at 2.15 and 7.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in her brilliant new photodrama 'Straight from Paris' and 'Oregon Trail'…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-06 - 1924-09-06
Summary:

Here is your last opportunity, beautiful Virginia Valli star extraordinary of 'A Lady of Quality,' with Milton Sills and a tremendous supporting cast. Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Today and tomorrow at 2 and 7 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in her brilliant new photodrama, '…

7
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-08 - 1924-09-08
Summary:

See 'Stormswept' starring Wallace and Noah Beery. Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Also Virginia Valli in 'A Lady of Quality' parts 1 to 4 and 'Oregon Trail' episodes 13 and 14. Monday till Thursday at 2.15 and 7 p.m. Usual prices.

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

Final performance today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Stormswept' starring Wallace and Noah Beery. Commencing tomorrow, Daniel Carson Goodman's 'What's Wrong with the Women?' Also new round of 'Leather Pushers.' Monday to Thursday at 2.15 and 7 p.m., Virginia…

9
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-10 - 1924-09-12
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Daniel Carson Goodman's 'What Wrong with the Women?' Also new round of 'Leather Pushers' ('He Loops to Conquer'). Today and tomorrow at 2.15 and 7 p.m., Virginia Valli in 'A Lady of Quality' parts 1 and 4 and…

10
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-13 - 1924-09-13
Summary:

Final performances today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Daniel Carson Goodman's 'What's Wrong with the Women?' Also new round of 'Leather Pushers.' Commencing tomorrow, Jack Hoxie's 'The Phantom Horseman.' Today only at 2.15 and 7 p.m., Virginia Valli in…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-15 - 1924-09-15
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15, Jack Hoxie's 'The Phantom Horseman.' Also at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Oregon Trail' episodes 17 and 18. Usual prices.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-17 - 1924-09-18
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.25 p.m., the picture of the hour, Daniel Carson Goodman's latest masterpiece, 'Has the World Gone Mad!' Also 'Leather Pushers' round 21. Today till Friday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Oregon Trail' episodes 17 and 18 and '…

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…

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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…

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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 '…