A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-15
Summary:

A crowded house at the World Theatre greeted 'The Scarlet Pimpernel' last night when it was shown for the first time. Dustin Farnum takes the main role and supported by Winifred Kingston. Film synopsis included. Pathe's News is shown as usual and there are comedies and other films…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-22
Summary:

The star film at the World Theatre this weekend is a five-part picture entitled 'When a Woman Strikes.' It is a tale of the wild West with a cast including Ben Wilson, Neva Gerber, Rosemary Theby, Murdock MacQuarrie and other film favourite. Film synopsis included. There is the usual…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-26
Summary:

The World Theatre's star film 'The Source' is an interesting picture with a plot staged in a lumber camp. Film synopsis included. Other films shown are the Gaumont Graphic and a very funny comedy. At 5.15, the star film is 'Melting Millions,' and first three episodes of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-16
Summary:

The star film at the World Theatre is a five-part drama entitled 'Betrayed.' Film synopsis included. Other films are the Pathe News and a couple of good comedies. At the matinees, two further episodes of 'King of the Circus,' featuring Eddie Polo, are being screened.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-30
Summary:

Desperate Trails,' is showing at the World Theatre. It is a good picture in every respect, with Harry Carey and Irene Rich in the principal roles. Film synopsis included. The Screen Magazine is shown, also a good comedy. At the matinees at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., two further episodes of '…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-27 - 1924-03-01
Summary:

Wed. 27th to Sat. 1st March at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Jane Novak in 'Divorce,' in 6 reels. Also, Pathe's British Gazette showing British Submarine Disaster off Portland & Great London Dock Fire. Admission, 9.15 p.m., $1.5 & $1; 5.15 p.m., $1 & 70 cents. Booking at…

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-27 - 1924-02-28
Summary:

Divorce' starring Jane Novak. There is also a Pathe's British Gazette showing British disaster off Portland and Great London dock fire.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-27 - 1924-02-27
Summary:

Wednesday 27th to Saturday 1st March at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Jane Novak in 'Divorce' in 6 reels. Also a Pathe's British Gazette showing British disaster off Portland and Great London dock fire. Admission: 9.15 p.m., $1.50 and $1.00; 5.15 p.m., $1 and 70 cents. Booking at the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-27 - 1924-03-01
Summary:

Wednesday 27th to Saturday 1st March at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Jane Novak in 'Divorce' in 6 reels. Also Pathe's British Gazette, showing British submarine disaster of Portland and Great London dock fire. Admission: 9.15 p.m., $1.50 and $1.00; 5.15, $1.00 and 70 cents. Booking at the…

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-28 - 1924-03-01
Summary:

Wednesday 27th to Saturday 1st March at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Jane Novak in 'Divorce' in 6 reels. Also Pathe's British Gazette, showing British submarine disaster off Portland and Great London dock fire. Admission: 9.15 p.m., $1.50 and $1.00; 5.15 p.m., $1.00 and 70 cents.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-17
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-28 - 1924-05-31
Summary:

Today at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Marie Prevost in Warner Bros' 'The Beautiful and Damned,' Pathe British Gazette and Out of Inkwell Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-28 - 1924-05-31
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a picture of super-flappers and New York's dazzling nightlife, Marie Prevost in Warner Bros. classic of the screen, 'The Beautiful and Damned.' Also Pathe British Gazette and Out of Inkwell comedy.

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-28 - 1924-05-31
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Marie Prevost in Warner Bros' 'The Beautiful and Damned.' Also Pathe British Gazette and Out of Inkwell Comedy. May 31 Remarks: On page 10, another ad.on 'The Beautiful and Damned' only. Plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-31
16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-04 - 1924-06-07
Summary:

Carmel Myers in 'The Dancer of the Nile,' and Arrival of Capt. D'Oisy at Shanghai. Pathe's British Gazette and Mermaid Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-04 - 1924-06-07
Summary:

Wednesday 4th to Saturday 7th, Carmel Myers in 'The Dancer of the Nile.' Also 'Arrival of Captain D'oisy' (the world tour airman), complete pictures of the crowds waiting for the arrival of the famous French Airman, His appearance in the skies, his landing and crash.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-04 - 1924-06-07
Summary:

Carmel Myers in 'The Dancer of the Nile' and 'Arrival of Capt. D'Oisy' at Shanghai.' Also Pathe's British Gazette and Mermaid Comedy.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-18 - 1924-06-21
Summary:

Today to Sat. 21st at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Warner Bros. presents Monte Blue, Marie Prevost, Frank Keenan, Irene Rich, Miss DuPont and Pat O'Malley in 'Brass,' in 9 parts. Also, Pathe British Gazette and Hongkong Topical Film produced by China Sun Motion Picture Co., including The…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-18 - 1924-06-21
Summary:

Today to Saturday 21st at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Warner Bros. presents Monte Blue, Marie Prevost, Frank Keenan, Irene Rich, Miss DuPont and Pat O'Malley in the starling photoplay of super-power on marriage and divorce, 'Brass' in 9 parts. Also Pathe British Gazette. Admission: 9…