A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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: 1921-11-11 - 1921-11-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'The Foolish Virgin' by Thomas Dixon, a picture for every girl who expects to marry and for the man who is to marry her. Also latest Topical Budget and comedies. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. (Tel. 951.)

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-06 - 1922-12-08
Summary:

Wednesday 6th to Saturday 9th December at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pearl White in 'A Mountain Woman' in 7 parts. Also Topical Budget 581. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Hurricane Hutch.' Wednesday 6th to Thursday 7th, episodes 13 and 14; Friday 8th to Sunday 10th, episode 15 (final). Prices…

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Headline: World Theatre: All of a Sudden Norma
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-11
Summary:

All of a Sudden Norma' is now showing at the World Theatre. Film synopsis included. In addition, the Topical Budget is interesting and 'The Dodger,' in which Bill West figures in the principal role, closes the programme.

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Headline: The World Theatre, Where All Good Pictures Go When They Are Really Good
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-22 - 1924-01-24
Summary:

Harold Lloyd's six-part film 'Why Worry.'

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Headline: South China Morning Post Advertisement 1924-01-29
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-29 - 1924-01-30
Summary:

Why Worry?' Illustration included.

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Headline: South China Morning Post Advertisement 1924-01-31
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-31 - 1924-01-31
Summary:

Why Worry?' Tickle away your troubles. See my latest six-reel 'Why Worry?' and you'll be tickled pink. Picture included.

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Headline: World: Des Voeux Road, Central
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-01 - 1924-02-01
Summary:

Coming! Harold Lloyd is here in his latest six-reel Pathe Comedy, 'Why Worry?'

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Headline: At the World Of Course
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-02 - 1924-02-02
Summary:

See my latest six-reel Pathe Comedy, 'Why Worry?' Book your seats early.

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Headline: World Theatre: Des Voeux Road, Central
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-04 - 1924-02-04
Summary:

Starting Wednesday 6th February, Harold Lloyd in 'Why Worry?' Admission: 9.15 p.m., $2.00 and $1.50; 5.15 p.m., $1.50 and $1.00. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Des Voeux Road, Central
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-05 - 1924-02-05
Summary:

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th February, Harold Lloyd in 'Why Worry?' a Pathe Comedy. Admission: $2.00 and $1.50. Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre: Des Voeux Road, Central
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-07 - 1924-02-09
Summary:

Today till Saturday, 5th to 9th February, 9.15 and 5.15 p.m., Harold Lloyd in 'Why Worry?' Also 'Felix in the Bone Age.' Admission: $2.00 and $1.50. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Des Voeux Road, Central
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-07 - 1924-02-07
Summary:

Today till Saturday, Harold Lloyd in 'Why Worry?' Admission: $2.00 and $1.50. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Des Voeux Road, Central
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-08 - 1924-02-08
Summary:

Last two days, Harold Lloyd in 'Why Worry?' He touched your heart in 'Grandma's Boy,' he cured your ills in 'Dr. Jack,' you shrieked at 'Safety Last.' Now he'll tickle you pink with his red-hot romance.

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Headline: Why Worry' with Lloyd? You Can't, It's too Funny
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-08
Summary:

Why Worry' is Lloyd's first serious attempt at straight farce. Conspicuous among Lloyd's aides in 'Why Worry' are Jobyna Ralston and John Assen [sic]. The film is a riot of fun, and the only thing for you to worry about is getting into the World Theatre during its fun.…

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Headline: Final Showing at the World Today
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-09 - 1924-02-09
Summary:

Harold Lloyd in 'Why Worry?'