A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-04 - 1921-11-05
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'Her Kingdom of Dreams' and Topical Budget 525. Cinema Dance tonight at Kowloon Theatre at 5.30 and 9 p.m., Charles Ray in '45 Minutes From Broadway' and British Gazette. Also first-class dance floor and tip-top orchestra…

2
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-14 - 1921-11-14
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Best of Luck,' 'Make It Snappy' and British Gazette. At 7.15 p.m. only, 'The Phantom Foe' episodes 3 and 4. Kowloon Theatre tonight at 9 p.m. only, 'The Make-Believe Wife.' Also Mack Sennett comedy, screen magazine and…

3
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-15 - 1921-11-15
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Best of Luck,' 'Make It Snappy' and British Gazette. At 7.15 p.m. only, 'The Phantom Foe' episodes 3 and 4. Kowloon Theatre tonight at 9 p.m. only, Mabel Normand in 'Pinto.' Also ‘Snub' comedy, screen magazine and…

4
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-23 - 1921-11-25
Summary:

Blanche Sweet in 'That Girl Montana.' Kowloon Theatre, today at 5.30 and 9.15, Jack Pickford in 'A Double-Dyed Deceiver.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy, British Gazette and dancing.

5
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-31 - 1922-01-03
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Nazimova in 'The Brat.' Kowloon Theatre, Sunday at 6 and 9.15, Constance Binney in '39 East.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy and British Gazette.

6
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-16
Summary:

William Lyon Phelps Lampson, Professor of English Literature at Yale University, was so impressed by the William Fox picturization of 'Les Miserables,' with William Farnum take the leading role, will be shown at the World Theatre.

7
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-19
Summary:

Les Miserables,' written by Victor Hugo, became a moving picture in which presented by William Fox and starred by William Farnum, will take place for screening in World Theatre.

8
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-19 - 1923-03-22
Summary:

From Wednesday to Saturday at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. sharp, William Farnum as Jean Valjean in Victor Hugo's 'Les Miserables,' a William Fox production. Plot and illustration included.

9
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-21
Summary:

Victor Hugo sold the rights of 'Les Miserables' to William Fox and become a screen version which is shown at the World Theatre, starred by William Farnum.

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-21 - 1923-03-24
Summary:

From Wednesday to Saturday at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. sharp, William Farnum in 'Les Miserables.' Prices of admission: $1.50 and $1.00. Military and navy in uniforms: half price to stalls only. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, 'White Eagle' episodes 11 and 12; Friday to…

11
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-24
Summary:

A film version of Victor Hugo's 'Les Miserables' is showing at the World Theatre today. William Farnum starred in this William Fox production. Film plot included.

12
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-24 - 1923-03-24
Summary:

Last chance to see 'Les Miserables' today. Commencing Sunday 25th, Bebe Daniels in One Wild Week.

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-29 - 1924-01-31
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday only, May McAvoy in 'Morals.' January 31 Remarks: Also showing British Gazette and Out of the Inkwell Cartoon Comedy, 'Mechanical Doll.'

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-30 - 1924-01-30
Summary:

Today only, May McAvoy in 'Morals.' Also British Gazette, showing the latest news of Great Britain.

15
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-16 - 1924-02-25
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, 'The Broadway Madonna.' Also British Gazette and Felix the Cat Comedy. February 23 Remarks: Illustration included.

16
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-25 - 1924-02-26
Summary:

Monday and Tuesday, 25th and 26th, February, Dorothy Revier in 'The Broadway Madonna' in 6 parts. Also British Gazette and 'Felix on the Trial.' Booking at the Theatre.

17
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-12 - 1924-03-15
Summary:

12th Wednesday to 15th Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., British Gazette and Ethel Clayton in 'Can a Woman Love Twice?' Admission: 9.15 p.m., $1.50 and $1.00; 5.15 p.m., $1.00 and 70 cents. Booking at the Theatre.

18
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-26 - 1924-03-29
Summary:

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 26th, 27th, 28th and 29th March, at 9.15 p.m. and 5.15 p.m., 'Lights Out.' Also British Gazette.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-16 - 1924-04-19
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Monte Blue and Mary Alden in 'The Tents of Allah.' Also British Gazette: London Dock Strike, Prince of Wales (opens school of science), more pictures from the Radiant Riviers. Booking at the Theatre.

20
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-27 - 1924-08-29
Summary:

Wednesday 27th to Saturday 30th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Itching Palms,' story by Roy Briant. Also British Gazette No. 1101, 02, 'Bubbles' (Inkwell Cartoon) and 'Between Showers' (Cameo Comedy). Usual prices.