A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The World Theatre: Coolest and Most Charming Place In Town.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-19 - 1921-07-21
Summary:

Tuesday to Thursday at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Theda Bara in 'The Devil's Daughter' in 5 parts. Also Pathe's News and Comedies. At 2.15, 5.15 and 7.15 p.m. only, The Great Bracken's in their sensational wire and wonderful juggling acts. Popular prices: 9.15 p.m., $1.00…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337 (Hongkong Most Modern Picture Palace Under Entire British Management).
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-06 - 1921-09-08
Summary:

Tuesday, 6th to Thursday, 8th instant, 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 5.15 p.m., 'Desert Gold'; Thursday 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Trail…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337 (Entire Under British Management).
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-16 - 1921-09-17
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Ruffells presents 'The Great Game' featuring Bombardier Wells. Also Pathe's latest news and comedies. Matinee programmes 5.15 p.m., 'Fool's Gold'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Trail' 10 and 11 episodes. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co,…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-09 - 1921-11-10
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Jack Sherrill and Mabel Withee in 'Once to Every Man' in 6 parts. Also Comedies and Pathe News. Matinees: 5.15 p.m., 'La La Lucille'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'King of Circus' [sic] episodes 6 and 7. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. Tel…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-15 - 1921-11-17
Summary:

Tonight 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Miriam Cooper, famous for her excellent acting in 'Woman and the Law' [sic], in 'Betrayed.' Also Pathe's News 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: The China Mail
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.' Also ‘Snub' Pollard Comedy and Pathe News. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Juno Caprice and George B. Seitz in 'Sky Ranger' episodes 8 and 9. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. August 11…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-25 - 1922-08-28
Summary:

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., Juno Caprice and George B. Seitz in 'Sky Ranger' episodes 12 and 13. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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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.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
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…

10
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.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-04 - 1923-04-07
Summary:

Wednesday 4th to Saturday 7th, April, 9 a.m. only, Stasia Naperkovska [sic] in 'Atlantide' (The Queen of Atlantis) in 12 parts. Prices: $1.50 and $1.00. Soldiers and sailors in uniform only half-price to stalls. 5.15 p.m., Universal special attraction, Carmel Myers in 'The Mad…

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Headline: At the World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-04 - 1923-04-04
Summary:

Tonight 9 p.m., 'Atlantide' (The Queen of Atlantis) featuring Stasia Naperkovska [sic]. Picture or illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-07 - 1923-04-07
Summary:

Tonight, last show, Stasia Naperkovska [sic] in 'Atlantide' (The Queen of Atlantis).

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Headline: Commencing Today at the World
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-17 - 1923-08-25
Summary:

9.15 p.m. show only, 'Atlantide,' The Queen of Atlantis. Ordinary price. August 25 Remarks: Picture included.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-21 - 1923-08-25
Summary:

Wednesday 22ned to Saturday 25th August, 5.15 p.m. matinee, Robertson-Cole special, Bessie Barriscale in 'Life's Twist.' 9.15 p.m. show, Pathe Orient presents 'Atlantide' in 12 parts. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Where all the Best Pictures Are Shown
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-24 - 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. May 24 Remarks: 'Eternal Mother' [sic] (Indiscretion), starring Florence Reed, Gareth Hughes and Lionel Atwill.