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.

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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.

10
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-19 - 1925-02-19
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5 and 9.15 p.m., 'Koenigsmark' in 12 massive reels. With special music at reasonable prices. Coming, 'Three Wise Fools' directed by King Vidor (a Goldwyn production). Today till Sunday at 2.30 and 9.15, Hongkong China Sun's first super-production…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-20 - 1925-02-21
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5 and 9.15 p.m., 'Koenigsmark' in 12 massive reels. With special music at moderate prices. Starting Sunday, Claire Windsor in Lois Weber's mighty drama, 'What Do Men Want?' Coming, the greatest screen triumph, 'Three Wise Fools.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-23 - 1925-02-23
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Claire Windsor in Lois Weber's mighty drama, 'What Do Men Want?' in seven reels. Usual prices. Starting Wednesday next, Goldwyn presents King Vidor's production, 'Three Wise Fools.' Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15…

13
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-23 - 1925-02-23
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, Claire Windsor in Lois Weber's mighty photoplay, 'What Do Men Want?' Commencing Wednesday 25th, 'Three Wise Fools.' Watch for it. Picture included.

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-23
Summary:

The cast which appears in 'Three Wise Fools,' King Vidor's first Goldwyn production, which is coming to the World Theatre on Wednesday next, is one of those remarkable casts which have come to be associated with Goldwyn pictures. The film was adapted from Austin Strong's…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-24 - 1925-02-24
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Claire Windsor in Lois Weber's mighty photoplay, 'What Do Men Want?' in 7 reels. Starting tomorrow, Goldwyn presents King Vidor's production, 'Three Wise Fools.' Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Hongkong first and best…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-24 - 1925-02-24
Summary:

Last chance to see, Claire Windsor in Lois Weber's mighty photoplay, 'What Do Men Want?' Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Commencing tomorrow, 'Three Wise Fools,' King Vidor's production of John Golden's greatest stage success.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-24 - 1925-02-24
Summary:

Starting tomorrow, Goldwyn presents the King Vidor production, 'Three Wise Fools,' adapted from the play by Austin Strong, staged by Winchell Smith and presented by John Golden, directed by King Vidor, a Goldwyn picture. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-24
Summary:

Claude Gillingwater is one of the regular old-time actors. He served his apprenticeship with a troupe of barnstormers when he was 16 years old and then was one of the featured players in a repertoire company before he was 21. Gillingwater plays one of the wise codgers in 'Three Wise Fools…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-25 - 1925-02-25
Summary:

Today, 'Three Wise Fools,' a Goldwyn production,' John Golden's Broadway stage triumph. With special music at moderate prices. Don't fail to see it. Showing Wednesday to Saturday 25th to 28th. Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-25 - 1925-02-25
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Three Wise Fools,' presented by Goldwyn, adapted for the screen by King Vidor from John Golden's great Broadway stage success. With special music at moderate prices. Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Hongkong China Sun's…