A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-09 - 1925-09-10
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Constance Talmadge in 'The Sauce for the Goose.' Usual prices. Starting Wednesday next, Andree Lafayette in 'Why Get Married?' Don't forget the date. Coming, 'Koenigsmark.' Watch for its opening date.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-11 - 1925-02-13
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Andree Lafayette in 'Why Get Married?' Special music usual prices. Coming, 'Koenigsmark.' February 12 Remarks: Picture included. February 13 Remarks: Picture included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-11 - 1925-02-12
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15, Andree Lafayette in 'Why Get Married?' Special music. No increase in prices. Coming, 'Koenigsmark.' Watch for its opening date. Today till Friday at 2.30 and 7.15, 'Mr. Nobody' episodes 19 and 20. Added attraction, Magical…

4
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-13 - 1925-02-14
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15, Andree Lafayette in 'Why Get Married?' With special music at usual prices. Coming 'Koenigsmark.' Watch for its opening date. Starting Sunday next, an interesting drama of intrigue and thrills, 'Shadows of Conscience.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-16 - 1925-02-19
Summary:

Starting tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15, 'Koenigsmark,' in 12 enormous reels. Stop praising anything until you see Pierre Benoit's famous novel on the screen. Picture included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-16 - 1925-02-16
Summary:

Last chance to see Russell Simpson, Gertrude Olmstead and Barbara Tennant in 'Shadows of Conscience' in 7 reels. Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Starting tomorrow, the wonderful picturization of Pierre Benoit's world-famous novel, 'Koenigsmark' in 12 great reels…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-19
Summary:

The World Theatre has been showing the wonderful picturization of Pierre Benoit's world famous novel 'Koenigsmark' for the last two days with great success. Film synopsis included. The picture is played by a great number of excellent actors with gorgeous settings and scenes. It…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-20 - 1925-02-20
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5 and 9.15, the wonderful picturization of Pierre Benoit's world-famous novel, 'Koenigsmark.' Commencing Sunday, Claire Windsor in Lois Weber's mighty photoplay, 'What Do Men Want?' in eight reels. Picture included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-20 - 1925-02-21
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5 and 9.15 p.m., 'Koenigsmark' in 12 massive reels. With special music at moderate prices. Starting Sunday, Claire Windsor in Lois Weber's mighty drama, 'What Do Men Want?' Coming, the greatest screen triumph, 'Three Wise Fools.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-21 - 1925-02-21
Summary:

Don't fail to see 'Koenigsmark' in 12 massive reels. Final show today at 5 and 9.15 p.m. Starting tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Claire Windsor in Lois Weber's mighty drama, 'What Do Men Want?' in eight reels.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-23 - 1925-02-23
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Claire Windsor in Lois Weber's mighty drama, 'What Do Men Want?' in seven reels. Usual prices. Starting Wednesday next, Goldwyn presents King Vidor's production, 'Three Wise Fools.' Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-03 - 1925-03-05
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the best British production ever seen in Hongkong, Charles Dickens' immortal masterpiece, 'Our Mutual Friend' in 8 reels. With special musical setting at moderate prices. By special request, romantic 'Koenigsmark' will be shown…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-05 - 1925-03-06
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15, Charles Dickens' 'Our Mutual Friend.' With special musical setting at reasonable prices. By special request, romantic 'Koenigsmark' will be shown again soon. Today till Saturday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., the latest and best Chinese…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-11 - 1925-03-12
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Grace Sanderson Michie presents Monte Blue and Irene Rich in 'Defying Destiny,' a Louis Wm. Chaudet production, Selznick Distribution Corporation. With special musical setting. No increase in prices. By special request, romantic '…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-11 - 1925-03-12
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Monte Blue and Irene Rich in 'Defying Destiny,' with Jackie Saunders, Russell Simpson and Tully Marshall. With special music at ordinary prices. By special request, romantic 'Koenigsmark' will be shown again soon.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-13 - 1925-03-14
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Monte Blue and Irene Rich in 'Defying Destiny' by Grace Sanderson Michie, a Louis Wm. Chaudet production. With special musical setting at usual prices. Starting Sunday next, Ivan Mozukin and Nathalia Lessienko in 'The Morphine's…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-16 - 1925-03-16
Summary:

Ivan Mozukin and Nathalia Lessienko in 'The Morphine's Prey.' Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Starting tomorrow at 5 and 9.15 p.m., 'Koenigsmark.' With special music at reduced prices. Coming, Mary Philbin in 'The Gaiety Girl.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-17 - 1925-03-19
Summary:

Starting again today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Koenigsmark' adapted from Pierre Benoit's world-famous novel. Prices: 5 p.m., $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15 p.m., $1.20, 80 cents and 40 cents. Starting Friday 20th, Mary Philbin in 'The Gaiety Girl.' Also Jack Dempsey in '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-18
Summary:

Possibly the finest purely romantic film ever produced is 'Knoenigsmark' [sic] which is showing at the World Theatre for the second time today. In spite of its teutonic name, this super feature is a French creation. Based on a story of one of the finest writers of modern romantic…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-20 - 1925-03-21
Summary:

Today till Tuesday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Gaiety Girl' in 8 magnificent reels, starring Mary Philbin, with Freeman Wood, William Haines, Joseph J. Dowling, James O. Barrows and others. Added attraction, Jack Dempsey in 'Fight and Win.' Today till Monday at 2.30 and 7.15…