A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-05-02
Summary:

There will shortly be several additions to the number of local cinemas, the World Cinema adjoining the Sun Company in Des Voeux Road Central and the two cinemas that are being erected in Kowloon, one of which opens in a few days.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-06
Summary:

What purports to be the largest cinema theatre in Hongkong will be opened in the second week of June. The seating capacity of the World Theatre is sufficient, providing 900 seats. The Victoria Theatre, which when it was in existence was considered the largest at the time, only had a seating…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-05
Summary:

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

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-10
Summary:

The Middle East Films, Ld., whose head office is in Singapore, is about to open an office in Hongkong. Mr. Joe Fisher, the general manager of the Company, and Mr. Ernest A. Hopson, who represents several South African corporations connected with film art, are in Hongkong. The first exhibition of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-10
Summary:

Vengeance of the Wilds,' featuring Charles Wheelock and Lorraine Otto in the principal roles, will be screened at the World Theatre. Besides, on Friday until Monday 'The Flame of Yukon' in which Miss Dalton as the 'Flame' stands supreme in her role. Lastly, the new…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-13
Summary:

In response to requests from patrons, the management of the World Theatre announces that the Fox super feature 'Woman and the Law' will be rescreened on Monday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-16
Summary:

The management of the World Theatre announces that 'Loyalty,' a six-reel Bernstein Production, will be screened tonight, with Miss Betty Brice in the principal role. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-17
Summary:

Woman and The Law,' was screened last night at the World Theatre. Moreover, the management said that arrangements for securing a number of first-rank pictures have been completely made. The pictures include 'Dempsey-Carpentier Fight,' 'Eyes of Youth,' 'Desert Gold…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-23
Summary:

The management of the World Theatre introduced two special Matinees every Tuesday and Thursday for children.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-23
Summary:

Dempsey-Carpentier film has been obtained by the World Theatre, which has secured the sole rights for exhibiting it in South China. The management has secured an additional machine.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-25
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – The admission charge to the World Theatre for the Dempsey-Carpentier fight, is not just a 'slight increase.' The usual admission fee is $1.00, but the price of admission for the event is $2.00.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-02
Summary:

Desert Gold,' Benjamin B. Hampton and Eltinge F. Warner's picture of the widely-read Zane Grey's novel, which distributed by W. W. Hodkinson through Pathe Exchange Inc. comes to the World Theatre. The main cast included Eileen Percy and E. K. Lincoln. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-03
Summary:

The photoplay entitled 'The Symbol of Sacrifice' is a remarkable 8 reel portrayal of the Zulu War in South Africa and was produced at a cost over $250,000 by the African Film Productions Ltd. of Johannesburg, South Africa and was screening at the Palladium Theatre. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-09
Summary:

As a Man Thinks,' featuring Leah Baird, will be shown at the World Theatre. It is the first of a series of pictures adapted from the successful stage play of Augustus Thomas. Henry Clive portrays the role of husband, while Mlle. Elaine Amazar acts as the artist's model. Others in the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-12
Summary:

A vaudeville programme, featuring the Gibson family entertainers, will be seen at the World Theatre. They will stage their own original oceanic absurdity 'Fun On A Battleship.' Among the leading artists in the cast are Trixie, the Venus of vaudeville, Gapsona and Doreen, the comic duo…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-14
Summary:

The large audience which assembled at the World Theatre was rewarded with a most excellent programme. Not only did the management present a super-production from the Arrow Film Corporation, entitled 'Fool's Gold,' but they had also secured the services of the Gibson family…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-16
Summary:

Patrons of the World Theatre agree that 'Fool's Gold' now being shown at the theatre. Another production the management has secured is ' The Lifting Shadows' which will be screened shortly.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-22
Summary:

The drama 'The Kingdom of Love' from William Fox, featuring the famous star Jewel Carmen, now screening at the World Theatre. The management has engaged the services of Miss Mosolowa and Mrs. Gordon in their latest Parisian Dances.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-23
Summary:

A drama 'The Lifting Shadows' is going to screen at the World Theatre with Emmy Whelen in the leading role. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-24
Summary:

Lifting Shadows' was shown at the World Theatre, where Emmy Wehlen is starring in. Film synopsis included.