A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-15
Summary:

A crowded house at the World Theatre greeted 'The Scarlet Pimpernel' last night when it was shown for the first time. Dustin Farnum takes the main role and supported by Winifred Kingston. Film synopsis included. Pathe's News is shown as usual and there are comedies and other films…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-02
Summary:

La La Lucille,' the star film now showing at the World Theatre, is one long laugh from start to finish. With such names as Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran in the cast, the acting is bound to be good. Film synopsis included. The programme also includes some minor films, with the usual Pathe's…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-16
Summary:

The star film at the World Theatre is a five-part drama entitled 'Betrayed.' Film synopsis included. Other films are the Pathe News and a couple of good comedies. At the matinees, two further episodes of 'King of the Circus,' featuring Eddie Polo, are being screened.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-29
Summary:

World Theatre is going to screen a William Fox drama entitled 'Brave and Bold,' tonight. The Pathe world news also contains some very interesting records of recent events.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-11
Summary:

This Week's Arrangements: Today 400 sailors will be entertained to tiffin at the City Hall. His Excellency the Governor will give a dinner at Government House to the Vice Admiral and his staff. On Friday 190 cadets will lunch at the City Hall and afterwards be conveyed to the World Theatre…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-26
Summary:

The cadets and men on the Japanese training squadron spent a fairly busy weekend sightseeing. Yesterday, 750 Japanese sailors and 100 British sailors were entertained at a cinematograph performance at the World Theatre, at the conclusion of which each man received a packet of cigarettes bearing…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-02
Summary:

Under the auspices of the joint Chambers of Commerce Committee for the Hongkong Section of the British Empire Exhibition, an exhibition of cinematograph films, including pictures of Hongkong for display at the British Empire Exhibition, is to be shown at the World Theatre on Thursday.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-22
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening the film version of Kathleen Norris's novel 'Butterfly,' tomorrow. The Universal Jewel attraction is directed by Clarence Brown and features Ruth Clifford, Laura La Plante, Kenneth Harlan and Norman Kerry. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-22
Summary:

Kathleen Noris' latest novel to be filmed, 'Butterfly,' has been filmed as a Universal Jewel all-star production directed for the screen by Clarence Brown, and comes to the World Theatre tomorrow. The leading characters are played by Ruth Clifford, Laura La Plante, Kenneth Harlan…

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Headline: Butterfly'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-24
Summary:

World Theatre is screening the Universal Jewel production 'Butterfly.' The film is a Clarence Brown adaptation of Kathleen Norris' novel. The film features Ruth Clifford, Laura La Plante and Norman Kerry. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-24
Summary:

I never know how valuable a study of clothes could be until I got this role.' So said Kenneth Harlan, after a few days' work in 'Butterfly,' Universal-Jewel-Clarence Brown production of Kathleen Norris' novel. The other three principal characters are played by Laura La…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-25
Summary:

World Theatre is screening the Universal Jewel production 'Butterfly.' The film is a Clarence Brown adaptation of Kathleen Norris' novel. The film features Ruth Clifford, Laura La Plante and Norman Kerry. The other five major characters are portrayed by Kenneth Harlan, Cesare…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-25
Summary:

Kathleen Norris' famous novel, 'Butterfly,' has been converted to the screen with remarkable fidelity in the Clarence Brown- Universal Jewel picturization of the story, which had its local opening at the World Theatre last night. Laura La Plante handles the title role. Ruth…