A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-12 - 1922-12-12
Summary:

Commencing Wednesday, 13th instant, Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck.' Also 'The Leather Pushers,' Universal-Jewel-Collier's series by H. C. Witwer, featuring Reginald Denny. Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-13 - 1922-12-14
Summary:

From tonight till Saturday night, Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck.' Also 'The Leather Pusher' [sic], featuring Reginald Denny and directed by Harry Pollard. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-13 - 1922-12-13
Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday 13th to 16th December. 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck' in 5 parts. Also round one 'The Leather Pusher [sic].' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., William Russell in 'Challenge of the Law.' Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-14 - 1922-12-16
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, 14th to 16th December, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck' in 5 parts. Also round one, 'The Leather Pushers.' Prices of admission. 9.15 p.m. show $1.20 and 80 cents; 5.15 p.m. matinee, 70 cents and 50 cents. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Ruth…

5
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-23 - 1922-12-23
Summary:

Sunday 24th at 2.30 p.m., Mary Miles Minter in 'Eyes of the Heart'; Monday 12 noon and 2.30 p.m., Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck'; Monday 7.15 p.m., May McAvoy in 'A Private Scandal.' Wednesday 27th to Saturday 30th, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mary Miles Minter in…

6
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-16
Summary:

William Lyon Phelps Lampson, Professor of English Literature at Yale University, was so impressed by the William Fox picturization of 'Les Miserables,' with William Farnum take the leading role, will be shown at the World Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-19
Summary:

Les Miserables,' written by Victor Hugo, became a moving picture in which presented by William Fox and starred by William Farnum, will take place for screening in World Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-19 - 1923-03-22
Summary:

From Wednesday to Saturday at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. sharp, William Farnum as Jean Valjean in Victor Hugo's 'Les Miserables,' a William Fox production. Plot and illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-21
Summary:

Victor Hugo sold the rights of 'Les Miserables' to William Fox and become a screen version which is shown at the World Theatre, starred by William Farnum.

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-21 - 1923-03-24
Summary:

From Wednesday to Saturday at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. sharp, William Farnum in 'Les Miserables.' Prices of admission: $1.50 and $1.00. Military and navy in uniforms: half price to stalls only. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, 'White Eagle' episodes 11 and 12; Friday to…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-24
Summary:

A film version of Victor Hugo's 'Les Miserables' is showing at the World Theatre today. William Farnum starred in this William Fox production. Film plot included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-24 - 1923-03-24
Summary:

Last chance to see 'Les Miserables' today. Commencing Sunday 25th, Bebe Daniels in One Wild Week.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-05 - 1923-11-10
Summary:

Harold Lloyd in 'Safety Last,' a Pathe comedy. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-03
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-07
Summary:

Harold Lloyd performs his own stunts in Pathe comedy 'Safety Last,' which comes to the World Theatre. He is the rollicking youth of 'A Sailor Made Man.' He is supported by Mildred Davis. Production details included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-07 - 1923-11-10
Summary:

Wednesday 7th to Saturday 10th November at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Harold Lloyd in 'Safety Last,' the first 7-reel comedy. Admission: $2.00 and $1.50. Soldiers and sailors in uniform $1.00 to stalls only. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-29 - 1924-04-04
Summary:

Harold Lloyd in a 7-reel Pathe comedy, 'Safety Last!'

18
Headline: At the World
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-02 - 1924-04-05
Summary:

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th April, Harold Lloyd in 'Safety Last!' Also Inkwell comedy, 'Trapped.' 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: 1924-04-05 - 1924-04-05
Summary:

Today, Harold Lloyd in 'Safety Last!' Beginning Sunday 6th, Pola Negri in 'Mad Love.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-10-03
Summary:

Cinema-goers last night missed a local reproduction of Harold Lloyd doing his 'Safety Last' stunt. While the soiree audience at the World Theatre was leaving for home a Chinese youth started the fun by dangling a leg from a suspended position near the roof of a building.