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: 1921-10-22
Summary:

The star film at the World Theatre this weekend is a five-part picture entitled 'When a Woman Strikes.' It is a tale of the wild West with a cast including Ben Wilson, Neva Gerber, Rosemary Theby, Murdock MacQuarrie and other film favourite. Film synopsis included. There is the usual…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-28
Summary:

The remarkable comedy and dramatic talents of charming Madge Kennedy find ample scope in 'The Kingdom of Youth,' an intensely thrilling Goldwyn picture shown at the Coronet Theatre last evening. Film synopsis included. In the same programme are the latest Topical Budget, devoted mainly…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-22
Summary:

World Theatre is going to screen the film version of the novel 'Eastward Ho!' The film features a new William Fox star, William Russell. The latest interesting events in Europe will be shown in the Topical Budget.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-11
Summary:

All of a Sudden Norma' is now showing at the World Theatre. Film synopsis included. In addition, the Topical Budget is interesting and 'The Dodger,' in which Bill West figures in the principal role, closes the programme.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-27
Summary:

H. B. Warner displays his engaging versatility to a decided advantage in 'Uncharted Channels' which heads the current programme at the Star Theatre. Mr. Warner is supported by Kathryn Adams. Film plot included. A Topical Budget containing pictures of Tutankhamen's tomb is another…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-01
Summary:

Hoot Gibson starred in '40 Horse Hawkins,' for Universal, which opened yesterday in the World Theatre. The cast also included Anne Cornwall, Helen Holmes, Richard Tucker and Edward Sedgwick. The latter also directed.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-01
Summary:

Persons who have curiosity as to just how much laughing they can stand without collapse should go to the World Theatre where '40 Horse Hawkin's,' the latest Gibson production is being screened for the last time. For genuine humour requiring none of the usual upholstering to '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-09
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-09
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-11
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening Carl Laemelle's [sic] Western romance, '40 Horse Hawkins,' featuring Hoot Gibson, for the last time this evening. It is a Universal picture.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-11
Summary:

This evening represents the last opportunity that Kowloon cinema-goers have of seeing '40 Horse Hawkins,' the Western romance which has caused many a hearty laugh in the Star Theatre during the weekend. The popular outdoor hero, Hoot Gibson, plays the leading role. Film plot included…