A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Place Entirely Under British Management - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-04 - 1921-10-06
Summary:

Vivian Martin in 'Little Miss Optimist,' in 5 parts, latest Gaumont Graphic and various Comedies. Matinee Programmes: At 5.15 p.m., 'The Sport of King.' At 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Dagger,' 13 & 14 epis. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace (Entirely Under British Management)
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-04 - 1921-10-06
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Vivian Martin in 'Little Miss Optimist' in 5 parts. Also latest Gaumont Graphic and various comedies. Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m., 'The Sport of Kings'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Dagger' 13th and 14th episodes. Booking at Messrs Mehta…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337 (Hongkong Most Modern Picture Palace).
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-04 - 1921-10-06
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Vivian Martin in 'Little Miss Optimist.' Also latest Gaumont Graphic and various comedies. Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m., 'The Sport of Kings'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Dagger' [sic] episodes 13 and 14. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. Tel…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace (Entirely Under British Management)
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-25 - 1921-10-27
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Jesse L. Lasky presents Wallace Reid in 'The Source' in 5 parts. Also Gaumont Graphic and Comedies. Matinee at 5.15 p.m., George Walsh in 'Melting Millions'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'The King of the Circus,' 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337 (Hongkong Most Modern Picture Palace).
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-25 - 1921-10-27
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Jesse L. Lasky presents Wallace Reid in 'The Source.' Also Gaumont Graphic and comedies. Matinee 5.15 p.m., George Walsh in 'Melting Millions'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'The King of the Circus' [sic] 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes. Popular…

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Headline: South China Morning Post Advertisement 1923-10-03
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-03 - 1923-10-13
Summary:

H_ L_, 'Safety Last!' Illustration included.

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Headline: Safety Last!
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-05 - 1923-11-10
Summary:

Teaser ads for Harold Lloyd's 'Safety Last!' Different Illustrations included. The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. October 23 Remarks: Distributed by Pathe. October 31 Remarks: Coming shortly at the World Theatre.

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Headline: Coming Shortly to the World Theatre
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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Headline: South China Morning Post Advertisement 1923-10-08
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-08 - 1923-10-11
Summary:

Safety Last!'

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Headline: South China Morning Post Advertisement 1923-10-12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-12 - 1923-10-20
Summary:

Harold Lloyd in 'Safty Last!'

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Headline: South China Morning Post Advertisement 1923-10-12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-12 - 1923-10-13
Summary:

Harold Lloyd in 'Safty Last!' Illustration included.

12
Headline: Use This Real Pin Here
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-15 - 1923-10-16
Summary:

For 'Safety First!' When you laugh and roar at Harold Lloyd in 'Safety Last!' in 7 reels, Pathe comedy. Illustration included.

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Headline: South China Morning Post Advertisement 1923-10-16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-16 - 1923-10-16
Summary:

Safety First!' Illustration included.

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Headline: Laughter First!
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-22 - 1923-10-22
Summary:

Harold Lloyd, the world's happy lad, in 'Safety Last!' the first 7-reel comedy, Pathe distributors. Illustration and plot included.

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Headline: South China Morning Post Advertisement 1923-10-26
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-26 - 1923-10-27
Summary:

Harold Lloyd in 'Safty Last!', Pathe comedy. Illustration included.

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Headline: South China Morning Post Advertisement 1923-10-26
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-26 - 1923-10-27
Summary:

Harold Lloyd in 'Safty Last!', Pathe comedy. Illustration included.

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Headline: Coming!
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-26 - 1923-10-26
Summary:

Laughter first! Harold Lloyd in 'Safety Last,' the first 7-reel comedy cyclone.

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Headline: At the World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-29 - 1923-10-29
Summary:

Coming shortly, Harold Lloyd in 'Safety Last!' Pathe Distributors. Illustration included.

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Headline: Coming Soon!
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-01 - 1923-11-02
Summary:

Hal Roach presents Harold Lloyd in a Pathe comedy, 'Safety Last!'

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Headline: Coming to the World Theatre Soon
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-05 - 1923-11-06
Summary:

Harold Lloyd in 'Safety Last!' in 7 reels, Pathe distributors. Illustration included.