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: 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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-17
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-23 - 1924-08-30
Summary:

Coming, 'Itching Palms' by Roy Briant with an all-star cast. August 29 Remarks: Also showing 'A Lady of Quality' starring Virginia Valli.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-26 - 1924-08-30
Summary:

Watch for it! 'Itching Palms' is coming to the World Theatre. August 29-30 Remarks: 'A Lady of Quality' starring Virginia Valli is also coming.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-29 - 1924-08-30
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, 'Itching Palms.' Coming, Virginia Valli and Milton Sills in 'A Lady of Quality.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-30
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-30 - 1924-09-06
Summary:

Commencing Wednesday 3rd, 'A Lady of Quality' starring Virginia Valli with Milton Sills, a Hobart Henley production. Plot included. September 6 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-30 - 1924-09-06
Summary:

Clara Kimball Young in 'Straight from Paris' at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. 'Itching Palms' and 'Oregon Trail' ep. 9 and 10 at 2.15 and 7 p.m. Starting tomorrow, Virginia Valli in 'A Lady of Quality.' September 6 Remarks: Starting tomorrow at 6 p.m., Wallace and…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-01 - 1924-09-02
Summary:

Clara Kimball Young in 'Straight from Paris' from Sun. 31st Aug. to Tue. 2nd. Sept. at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Sunday matinee at 6 p.m. Commencing Wed., Virginia Valli in 'A Lady of Quality.' September 2 Remarks: 'Itching Palms' and 'Oregon Trail' at 2.15 and 7…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-01 - 1924-09-01
Summary:

Sunday 31st August to Tuesday 2nd September at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. (Sunday matinee at 6 p.m.), Clara Kimball Young in 'Straight from Paris.' Usual prices. Commencing Wednesday next, Virginia Valli in 'A Lady of Quality.' Watch for it.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-01 - 1924-09-01
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Clara Kimball Young in 'Straight from Paris.' Commencing Wednesday 3rd, Virginia Valli in 'A Lady of Quality,' with Milton Sills, a Universal Hobart Henley production. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-01
Summary:

A Lady of Quality,' Universal super Jewel production, starring Virginia Valli and directed by Hobart Henley, comes to the World Theatre next Wednesday. It is the second Universal screen version of a Burnett novel, the first being 'The Flame of Life.' Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-01
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening a Universal super-Jewel production 'A Lady of Quality' starring Hobart Henley, from next Wednesday. Hobart Henley is famous for his directing films like 'The Flame of Life' and 'The Flirt.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-02 - 1924-09-05
Summary:

Commencing Wed. 3rd, 'A Lady of Quality' starring Virginia Valli with Milton Sills. September 2-5 Remarks: Film plot included. September 5 Remarks: Small ads on page 4, 7 & 9.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-02 - 1924-09-02
Summary:

Commencing Wednesday 3rd, 'A Lady of Quality' starring Virginia Valli with Milton Sills and a tremendous supporting cast, a Hobart Henley production.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-02 - 1924-09-02
Summary:

Last chance to see Clara Kimball Young in 'Straight from Paris.' Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Also 'Itching Palms' and 'Oregon Trail' episodes 9 and 10 at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. Commencing tomorrow, Virginia Valli in 'A Lady of Quality.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-02
Summary:

Spectacular scenes, love themes, psychology and an old atmosphere of days gone by – these elements are all in 'A Lady of Quality,' the Universal Jewel production starring Virginia Valli and directed by Hobart Henley, which comes to the World Theatre on Wednesday. This Henley production…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-03 - 1924-09-06
Summary:

Wed. 3rd to Sat. 6th at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Virginia Valli in 'A Lady of Quality.' Film plot included. September 3-4 Remarks: Also, 'Itching Palms' and 'Oregon Trail,' epis. 9 & 10, at 2.15 & 7 p.m. China Sun co.'s latest production, 'The Flood…