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: 1921-09-06 - 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.

4
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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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-06 - 1924-10-07
Summary:

Max Linder in 'The Little Café.' All shows today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m. Usual prices. Commencing Wednesday next, Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli in 'The Shock' (Universal-Jewel).

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-07 - 1924-10-07
Summary:

Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli in 'The Shock.' Starting tomorrow. Increased prices. Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'The Little Café.' Picture included.

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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…

13
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-08 - 1924-10-10
Summary:

Showing today, Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli in 'The Shock.'

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-08 - 1924-10-08
Summary:

Young blood, young love, young idea, 'Sporting Youth' is your picture. Also Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli in 'The Shock.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-08 - 1924-10-08
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Virginia Valli and Lon Chaney in 'The Shock,' directed by Lambert Hillyer with a superb cast of favourite players. Increased prices. Today and tomorrow at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'The Little Café.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-08 - 1924-10-08
Summary:

Get ready for your biggest thrill. Carl Laemmle presents Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli in 'The Shock,' a Universal-Jewel production. Showing today. Increased prices. Picture included.

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

Get ready for your biggest thrill. 'The Shock,' a Universal-Jewel directed by Lammert Hillyer. Showing today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Increased prices.

18
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-09 - 1924-10-09
Summary:

Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli in 'The Shock.' Starting today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Increased prices. Today at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'The Little Café.' Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-09
Summary:

Universal City officials have declined to explain how the San Francisco earthquake and fire and the actual demolishing of an entire section of the city were obtained as the climax for a picture which is showing at the World Theatre today. The production is 'The Shock,' and those who…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-10 - 1924-10-11
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lon Chaney and Virginia Valli in 'The Shock.' Today till Monday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Collette Brettel in 'The Wolf of Tibet.'