A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-06
Summary:

The proprietors of the World Theatre, which is now nearing completion next to Sincere's, have been very fortunate in securing from the local Government the site that previously housed the Imports and Exports Officer. Within three whole months a new kinema, which is much larger than Victoria…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-16
Summary:

The management of the World Theatre announced that seats will be reserved for any who would like to visit the theatre on Monday. 'The Bonds of Love' will be the main attraction.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-26
Summary:

Starting tonight and showing until Thursday evening an attractive programme will be screened at the World Theatre. At the 5.15 p.m. performance Theda Bara, will be seen in the 5-part picture 'The Devil's Daughter,' while the 9.15 p.m. programme will include a 6-part film 'The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-27
Summary:

The Corsa Williams Co., appear at the 9.15 p.m. performance in World Theatre, includes the great Shakespearian play 'The Merchant of Venice.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-28
Summary:

Tonight offers the last screening of 'The Merchant of Venice' in World Theatre. Mr. Matheson Lang has the part of Shylock in the picture and Shakespeare's famous play is admirably presented.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-30
Summary:

Claimed to be one of the finest pictures ever screened in Hongkong.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-04
Summary:

The management of the World Theatre has been requested by patrons to screen the wonderful film 'Woman and the Law.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-09
Summary:

A romantic love play entitled 'Vengeance of the Wilds,' featuring Charles Wheelock and Lorraine Otto, will be screened at the World Theatre. From Friday next, 'The Flame of Yukon' featuring Miss Dalton will be screened. William Fox photoplay 'To Honour and Obey'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-12
Summary:

Patrons of the World Theatre will be pleased to learn that the magnificent drama 'The Woman and the Law' will be screened for the last time on Monday.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-16
Summary:

World Theatre announces that 'Loyalty,' a six-reel Bernstein production, will be screened tonight. Miss Betty Brice takes the principal role.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-17
Summary:

Monday night, audiences at the World Theatre witnessed the powerful melodrama 'Woman and the Law.' While the management also announced that they secured the rights of the Dempsey-Carpentier Fight, 'Eyes of Youth,' 'Desert Gold' and other interesting productions.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-18
Summary:

A picture of eight-parts entitled 'The Eyes of Youth,' starring Clara Kimball, will be screened in World Theatre

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Headline: Kinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-22
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre is showing Universal film 'The Nature Girl' played by Violet Mersereau. Lund is the producer. Another one screening includes 'The Jazz Monkey,' and Screen Magazine No.100. Every Tuesday and Thursday the World Theatre is going to have a matinee for…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-23
Summary:

The management of the World Theatre has introduced two special Matinees every Tuesday and Thursday for Children

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-23
Summary:

Booking for notable coming events at the World Theatre – The Dempsey VS Carpentier fight, may be had at Messrs. Methas & Co., Hongkong Hotel Buildings, as from today.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-30
Summary:

H. E. the Governor will attend the World Kinema Theatre tonight to witness the Dempsey-Carpentier fight.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-01
Summary:

Tomorrow's 5.15 p.m., performance at the World Theatre will be the last opportunity that patrons of the World Theatre will have of seeing the wonderful Dempsey-Carpentier fight.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-02
Summary:

T. H. Hunter, the director chosen by Zane Grey, the famous novelist, to create the photo-play of 'Desert Gold,' which comes to the World Theatre today. The film was starred by Walter Long. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-05
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre a very fine drama entitled 'The Silk Lined Burglar' is now screening. Priscilla Dean is in the leading role. Joe Martins takes the principal part in a Comic Comedy 'The Jungle Gentleman.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-09
Summary:

The programme of the benefit concert on behalf of the widow of the late Lce Cpl. Way taking place in the World Theatre. Performers included: Mrs. H. A. Jones, Mrs. N. Lockhart, Mr. Harland, Mr. W. R. Crow, Mr. Cawsey, Mr. E. Hill.