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.

4
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: 1924-12-22 - 1924-12-22
Summary:

A photodramatic melody of the soul that will live in your memory, Jane Novak in 'The Lullaby,' Chester Bennett's photo dramatic masterpiece. Starting Wednesday, December 24th, an extraordinary picture with special music. No increase of prices. Today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-22 - 1924-12-23
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Malvina Longfellow in 'The Story of the Rosary.' Usual prices. Starting Wednesday next, Jane Novak in 'The Lullaby,' Chester Bennett's photo dramatic masterpiece. Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a marvelous…

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-23 - 1924-12-23
Summary:

Motion picture triumphs have been reached by such magnificent productions as 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Over the Hill,' 'Humoresque,' 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' A still greater motion picture accomplishment has now been achieved by Chester…

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-24 - 1924-12-25
Summary:

Commencing today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Jane Novak in 'The Lullaby,' Chester Bennett's photodramatic masterpiece, with special music at usual prices. Illustration and plot included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-24 - 1924-12-24
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a photodramatic melody of the soul, 'The Lullaby' starring Jane Novak and a brilliant cast. An extraordinary feature with special music. No advance of price. Today and tomorrow at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Mr. Nobody' episode 4 in 4 parts…

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-24
Summary:

The Lullaby,' a story of the city, that great monster of a million heads that takes within its powerful grasp the great, the small, the wise and the foolish, elevating the chosen few to the position of prominence, is the substance of the picture which is showing at the World Theatre today.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-25 - 1924-12-25
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a photodramatic melody of the soul, 'The Lullaby' starring Jane Novak and a great cast. An extraordinary feature with special music. No advance of price. Today only at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a thrilling chapter play with Chinese titles, 'Mr…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-25
Summary:

With a tender melody as its theme, harmony in its pictorial setting, and the splendid acting of Jane Novak, as its topmost note, 'The Lullaby,' a Chester Bennett production which played at the World Theatre, proved to be a remarkable symphony of life portrayed in a truly masterful…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-27 - 1924-12-27
Summary:

Last chance to see, a photodramatic melody of the soul that will live forever in your memory, Jane Novak in 'The Lullaby,' Chester Bennett's photodramatic masterpiece. With special music at usual prices. Final shows today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., starting tomorrow, Jack Holt, Hedda…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-27
Summary:

A good example of harmonious picture production is in the 'Lullaby,' an F. O. B. attraction now at the World Theatre. The lullaby theme is carried throughout the presentation of the film, both by the orchestra and in the story itself. The picture, which is scheduled to remain for today…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-17 - 1925-04-18
Summary:

Starting Sunday, 'The Rejected Woman,' with Alma Rubens and Conrad Nagel, a Distinctive picture. Illustration included.