A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
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, a picture for every girl who expects to marry and for the man who is to marry her. Also latest Topical Budget and comedies. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. (Tel. 951.)

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-06 - 1922-12-08
Summary:

Wednesday 6th to Saturday 9th December at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pearl White in 'A Mountain Woman' in 7 parts. Also Topical Budget 581. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Hurricane Hutch.' Wednesday 6th to Thursday 7th, episodes 13 and 14; Friday 8th to Sunday 10th, episode 15 (final). Prices…

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Headline: World Theatre: All of a Sudden Norma
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-11
Summary:

All of a Sudden Norma' is now showing at the World Theatre. Film synopsis included. In addition, the Topical Budget is interesting and 'The Dodger,' in which Bill West figures in the principal role, closes the programme.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-26 - 1924-08-26
Summary:

Final show today, Hoot Gibson in 'Broadway or Bust.' Commencing tomorrow, F. B. O. presents 'Itching Palms,' story by Roy Briant with an all-star cast.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-27 - 1924-08-29
Summary:

Wednesday 27th to Saturday 30th August at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Itching Palms,' story by Roy Briant with an all-star cast. Also British Gazette No. 1101/02, 'Bubbles' (Inkwell Cartoon), 'Between Showers' (Cameo Comedy). Usual prices.

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Headline: Commencing Tomorrow at World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-27 - 1924-08-27
Summary:

Everybody must see 'Itching Palms,' story by Roy Briant with an all-star cast.

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Headline: You Can See It at the World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-27 - 1924-08-28
Summary:

What a picture full of laughs and thrills. 'Itching Palms.'

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Headline: Now Showing at World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-28 - 1924-08-28
Summary:

Everybody must see 'Itching Palms.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-29 - 1924-08-30
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, 'Itching Palms.' Coming, Virginia Valli and Milton Sills in 'A Lady of Quality.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-30 - 1924-08-30
Summary:

Final show today, 'Itching Palms.' Commencing tomorrow, Clara Kimball Young in 'Straight from Paris.'

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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.…