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: 1921-08-10
Summary:

The Middle East Films, Ld., whose head office is in Singapore, is about to open an office in Hongkong. Mr. Joe Fisher, the general manager of the Company, and Mr. Ernest A. Hopson, who represents several South African corporations connected with film art, are in Hongkong. The first exhibition of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-03
Summary:

The photoplay entitled 'The Symbol of Sacrifice' is a remarkable 8 reel portrayal of the Zulu War in South Africa and was produced at a cost over $250,000 by the African Film Productions Ltd. of Johannesburg, South Africa and was screening at the Palladium Theatre. Film synopsis…

3
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-30
Summary:

A picture 'The Symbol of Sacrifice' will be shown at the World Theatre. The news cited a beautiful poem as the film's synopsis, in which the glory of the British flag is finely realised.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-30
Summary:

The Symbol of Sacrifice' in eight exciting parts, will be screened for the first time in Hongkong at the World Theatre. The film was produced by The African Film Productions Ltd., and shown by The Middle East Films Ltd.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-03
Summary:

The management of the World Theatre has invited 80 Boy Scouts and Cadets to witness 'The Symbol of Sacrifice' tonight at 9.15 p.m..

6
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-03
Summary:

The management of the World Theatre has invited 80 boy scouts and cadets to witness the great production 'The Symbol of Sacrifice' tonight.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-10
Summary:

The management of the World Theatre will screen 'The Symbol of Sacrifice' today at 4.30 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-10
Summary:

World Theatre is screening the film 'The Symbol of Sacrifice.' A double attraction is offered in Russian and Hungarian dance by Mr. and Mrs. Gordan.

9
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.

10
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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Headline: Lights Out'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-15
12
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-26
Summary:

The photoplay version of Paul Dickey's and Mann Page's stage play, 'Lights Out,' is now showing at the World Theatre. Directed by Al Santell for F. B. O. Studio. The cast includes Ruth Stonehouse, Walter McGrail, Marie Astaire, Theodore von Eltz, Hank Mann, Mabel Van Buren,…

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-26
Summary:

In 'Lights Out,' the comedy drama by Paul Dickey and Mann Page, now showing at the World Theatre, a unique duel is fought between two excellent swordsmen. The screen fight is between Theodore von Eltz and Ben Deely. According to Al Santell, director, the duel was a difficult one…

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Headline: Lights Out'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-29