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: 1921-10-17
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.

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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: 1924-11-17
Summary:

Seldom have the amusement seekers of this vicinity had such an exceptional opportunity for brilliant entertainment as is offering in the latest Warner Bros. Classic of the Screen, 'Broadway After Dark,' which, with a most remarkable constellation of stars, is to be seen here shortly.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-18
Summary:

Broadway After Dark' is a picture of midnight adventures in New York's region of the Great White Way, scheduled for a five day's run at the World Theatre beginning today. The life of the habitues of Broadway, portrayed in this Warner Bros' Classic of the Screen by a stellar…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-19
Summary:

Broadway After Dark,' the screen version of the Owen Davis melodrama, is shown at the World Theatre today. This Warner Brothers Classic of the Screen is an honest attempt to reveal via the screen the soul of the world's greatest city, to show that beneath the outward glare and glamour…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-20
Summary:

Scenes that beggar description, episodes more bizarre than any found in the Thousand and One Nights, abound in 'Broadway After Dark,' the picture showing at the World Theatre this evening. It was adapted from the Owen Davis play and the cast is headed by such celebrities as Adolphe…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-21
Summary:

The famed Equity Ball, looked forward to by New Yorkers as the biggest event of the year, is reproduced in 'Broadway After Dark,' which is now playing at the World Theatre for today and tomorrow only. In this ball scene, one finds Fred and Dorothy Stone, Mary Eaton, Raymond Hitchcock…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-01
Summary:

One of the greatest mystery plays of the year was 'The Rear Car,' by Edward Rose. The play ran for a long period at the Majestic Theatre in Los Angeles with Richard Bennett in the role of 'crime deflector.' Many were of the opinion that it was the best mystery play since…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-02
Summary:

A great mystery photoplay of unusual type is Goldwyn's 'Red Lights,' which will be shown at the World Theatre tomorrow, directed by Clarence G. Badger from Edward Rose's play, 'The Rear Car,' in which Richard Bennett and Taylor Homes were starred. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-03
Summary:

A character new to fiction, the stage and the screen is the 'crime deflector' who makes his bow to the public in Goldwyn's 'Red Lights,' a picturization of Edward Rose's mystery melodrama, 'The Rear Car.' The screen version is the attraction at the World…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-04
Summary:

There are mystery, thrills and suspense in abundance in the new Goldwyn feature photoplay, 'Red Lights,' which opened a four-day engagement at the World Theatre yesterday. It is an adaptation of Edward E. Rose's stage melodrama called 'The Rear Car.' Film plot included.…