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: 1909-10-06
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – Your excellent editorial note of today regarding cinematograph pictures deserves more than passing consideration. Apart altogether from the question as to whether such pictures are intended to educate or amuse the public, there remains the fact that they can be made…

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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: 1921-07-23 - 1921-07-23
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., see Jack Dempsey give Willard the knock-out blow.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-25 - 1921-07-28
Summary:

Tuesday 26th to Thursday 29th at 9.15, the great Shakespearian play, 'The Merchant of Venice' in 6 parts. Novelty acts and dances by Miss Cora Williams and Co. 5.15 p.m., 'The Devil's Daughter' featuring Theda Bara in 5 parts and novelty acts. See Miss Cora Williams and…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-29 - 1921-08-01
Summary:

Friday 29th July to Monday 1st August, at 9.15 p.m., R. A. Walsh's greatest and most sensational drama, 'The Woman and the Law' in 7 parts, presented by William Fox. Miss Cora Williams and Co. in an entire change of programme. 5.15 p.m., 'The Merchant of Venice' in 6…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-02 - 1921-08-04
Summary:

9.15 p.m. Tuesday, 2nd to Thursday, 4th 9.15 p.m., Edward Warren Productions presents 'Thunderbolts of Fate' in 5 parts, featuring House Peters and Anna Lehr. At 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., the 9th and 10th episodes of 'The Moon Riders.' 5.15 p.m., 'Woman and the Law'…

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

Friday, 5th to Monday, 8th August at 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Gladys Brockwell in the dramatic sensation of New York, 'To Honor and Obey.' Also Charlie Chaplin in 'The Adventurer.' 2.15 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Moon Riders' 11th and 12th episodes. 5.15 p.m.,…

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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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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-09 - 1921-08-11
Summary:

Tuesday, 9th to Thursday, 11th August at 9.15 p.m., the wonderful dramatic production, 'The Vengeance of the Wilds' starring Charles Wheelock and Lorraine Otto. Also Pathe Gazette and Romeo and Juliet Comedy. 5.15 p.m., 'To Honor and Obey.' 2.15 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Moon…

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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: 1921-08-12 - 1921-08-13
Summary:

Friday, 12th to Sunday, 14th August at 9.15 p.m. only, Triangle Plays presents Dorothy Dalton in a Thomas H. Ince Production, 'The Flame of the Yukon,' a most gripping and entertaining picture. 5.15 p.m., matinees: Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 'Vengeance of the Wilds.…

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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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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-15 - 1921-08-15
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Monday, the 15th inst., 'Woman and the Law,' a super Fox feature in 7 parts. Time waits for no man. So do not fail to bring your friends tonight to witness the last performance of this Fox super feature which has been retained at an enormous expense to comply with…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-16 - 1921-08-18
Summary:

Tuesday, 16th to Thursday, 18th August at 9.15 p.m., Betty Brice in 'Loyalty,' an intensely dramatic story of gripping actions in six parts. 5.15 p.m., matinees: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 'The Flame of the Yukon.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 17th and 18th episodes of 'The…

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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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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-18 - 1921-08-18
Summary:

Canyon Pictures presents Franklyn Farnum with Mary Anderson in Colonel Wm. N. Selig's super serial, 'Vanishing Trails' in 15 episodes. Various episodes of the above super serial will be screened at every Thursday's matinee at 5.15 p.m. This afternoon, the 18th inst., at 5.15…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-19 - 1921-08-20
Summary:

Friday, 18th to Monday, 22nd August at 9.15 p.m., Harry Garson presents Clara Kimball Young (the queen of the screen) in 'Eyes of Youth' in 8 parts. Matinees 5.15 p.m., Friday and Saturday (18th and 19th), 'Loyalty.' Monday 22nd, Eddie Polo in 'The Vanishing Dagger.…