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: 1921-11-11 - 1921-11-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'The Foolish Virgin,' by Thomas Dixon [sic], author of 'The Birth of a Nation.' Latest Topical Budget and Comedies. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-11 - 1921-11-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'The Foolish Virgin' by Thomas Dixon, a picture for every girl who expects to marry and for the man who is to marry her. Also latest Topical Budget and comedies. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. (Tel. 951.)

4
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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-06 - 1922-12-09
Summary:

Wed. 6th to Sat. 9th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pearl White in 'A Mountain Woman,' in 7 parts, and Topical Budget 581. At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'Hurricane Hutch,' Wed.-Thur., epis. 13 &14, Fri.-Sat., epis. 15 (final). Usual price. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-06 - 1922-12-08
Summary:

Wednesday 6th to Saturday 9th December at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pearl White in 'A Mountain Woman' in 7 parts. Also Topical Budget 581. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Hurricane Hutch.' Wednesday 6th to Thursday 7th, episodes 13 and 14; Friday 8th to Sunday 10th, episode 15 (final). Prices…

7
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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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-03 - 1924-11-08
Summary:

Mary Pickford in 'Mary Ain't Guilty.' Film plot included. Also, Round 24 of 'Leather Pushers.' Commencing tomorrow. Booking at Moutrie's before 5 p.m., and at the Theatre after 5 p.m. November 3 Remarks: Today & tomorrow only, an all star cast in 'Behind…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-03 - 1924-11-03
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., an all-star cast in 'Behind the Curtain.' Usual prices. Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Ivan Mozukin and Nathalia Lesienko in 'Kean.' Mary Pickford in 'Mary Ain't Guilty,' starting Wednesday next.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-03 - 1924-11-03
Summary:

Mary Pickford in 'Mary Ain't Guilty.' Also new round of 'Leather Pushers' (round 24), commencing Wednesday 5th. Booking at Moutrie's before 5 p.m., and at the theatre after 5 p.m. Booking now. Today and tomorrow only, an all-star cast in 'Behind the Curtain,…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-04 - 1924-11-05
Summary:

Mary Pickford in 'Mary Ain't Guilty' starting tomorrow. Booking at Moutrie's before 5 p.m. or at the Theatre after 5 p.m. November 4-5 Remarks: Small ads on page 2, 4, 5, 7, 11 & 12.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-04 - 1924-11-04
Summary:

Mary Pickford in 'Mary Ain't Guilty,' starting tomorrow. Booking at Moutrie's before 5 p.m., or at the theatre after 5 p.m. Booking now.

13
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-04 - 1924-11-04
Summary:

Last chance to see 'Behind the Curtain.' Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Commencing tomorrow, Mary Pickford in 'Mary Ain't Guilty.' Also 'Leather Pushers' (round 24). Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Ivan Mozukin and Nathalia Lesienko in '…

14
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-04 - 1924-11-07
Summary:

Mary Pickford in 'Mary Ain't Guilty.' Also new round of 'Leather Pushers' (round 24). Commencing tomorrow. Booking now on. Booking at Moutrie's before 5 p.m. and at the theatre after 5 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-04
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening 'Behind the Curtain' for the last time today. Mary Pickford's 'Mary Ain't Guilty' commences its run tomorrow. 'Kean' continues until Thursday at the 2:30 and 7:15 shows. Queen's Theatre, on the other hand, is screening…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-05 - 1924-11-05
Summary:

Mary Pickford in 'Mary Ain't Guilty,' showing today.

17
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-05 - 1924-11-06
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'Mary Ain't Guilty.' Also new round of 'Leather Pushers.' Booking at Moutrie's before 5 p.m. or at the theatre after 5 p.m. Book your seats early. Today and tomorrow only at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Ivan Mozukin and…

18
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-07 - 1924-11-07
Summary:

Mary Pickford in 'Mary Ain't Guilty.' Also new round of 'Leather Pushers.' Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Today till Sunday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Behind the Curtain' and Eddie Polo in 'Secret Four' (1st episodes). Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-07
Summary:

World Theatre continues to screen Mary Pickford's 'Mary Ain't Guilty.' Tomorrow will be its final show.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-07
Summary:

Mary Pickford in 'Mary Ain't Guilty,' which is showing at the World Theatre, drew a big attendance during the last two days. It is a story of youth, love and mirth that sparkles with wit and humour. Tomorrow will be its final show.