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: 1921-10-15
Summary:

A crowded house at the World Theatre greeted 'The Scarlet Pimpernel' last night when it was shown for the first time. Dustin Farnum takes the main role and supported by Winifred Kingston. Film synopsis included. Pathe's News is shown as usual and there are comedies and other films…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-17
Summary:

Scarlet Pimpernel,' from Baroness Orczy's novel, was shown on the screen at the World Theatre. Dustin Farnum and Winifred Kingston take the main roles in the film. Film synopsis included. Pathe News and two good comedies are also in the programme.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-02
Summary:

La La Lucille,' the star film now showing at the World Theatre, is one long laugh from start to finish. With such names as Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran in the cast, the acting is bound to be good. Film synopsis included. The programme also includes some minor films, with the usual Pathe's…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-16
Summary:

The star film at the World Theatre is a five-part drama entitled 'Betrayed.' Film synopsis included. Other films are the Pathe News and a couple of good comedies. At the matinees, two further episodes of 'King of the Circus,' featuring Eddie Polo, are being screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-22
Summary:

Another Wm. Fox picture is now screening at the World Theatre, in which Gladys Brockwell takes the leading role. It is stated that some of the recent events shown in Pathe News are interesting, as well as 'Sticky Fingers,' a comedy in two parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-29
Summary:

World Theatre is going to screen a William Fox drama entitled 'Brave and Bold,' tonight. The Pathe world news also contains some very interesting records of recent events.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-22
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-24
Summary:

World Theatre is screening 'The Martyr Queen' starring Diana Karenne, the beauty of the court of Versailles, along with fine costumes are exhibited in the picture. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-25
Summary:

Without doubt Diana Karenne, the European screen artist, in one of the finest actresses that the cinema art has produced, and in her hands the part of Marie Antoinette pulsates with a vividness seldom visualized in the film world. The actress has the assistance of a notable producer, for the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-27
Summary:

World Theatre screened 'The Martyr Queen' starring Diana Karenne who has impersonated Marie Antoinette with great exactions. The film will be shown for the last time tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-28
Summary:

The Martyr Queen' has met with great success during its run at the World Theatre during the last three days. The ill-fated Marie Antoinette was played by Diana Karenne.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-28
Summary:

The Martyr Queen' has met with success in its run at the World Theatre during the last three days. It is a picture of the ill-fated Marie Antoinette, played by Diana Kerenne [sic]. Enacting a role of heavy exactions, the star succeeds in registering almost the entire gamut of emotions in a…