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: 1916-09-01 - 1916-09-01
Summary:

This new theatre will open tomorrow under European management; the most comfortable theatre in the colony with excellent pictures and good music; price details included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-02 - 1916-09-05
Summary:

Renovated, up-to-date, grand opening night on Sep 2, showing Nordisk's exclusive feature 'The Daughter of Eve' in 5 parts; Gaumont Graphic and Keystone comics.

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-06 - 1916-09-07
Summary:

Great attraction: on Sep 6-8, the magnificent Nordisk drama 'The Usurer's Son' in 3 parts; Italian fine story: 'The Girl of the Water Spring' in 2 parts; Gaumont Graphic and Keystone comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-09 - 1916-09-12
Summary:

On Sep 9, Italian exclusive film 'The Waitress Countess' in 4 parts; Nordisk powerful drama 'His Revenge' in 2 parts; Gaumont Graphic & comics.

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-13 - 1916-09-15
Summary:

Don't miss seeing the great exclusive serial film 'Neal of the Navy' on Sep 13-15, 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes in 6 parts; look out for another serial film on Sep 16.

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-16 - 1916-09-19
Summary:

Tonight, continue 4th-6th episodes of 'Neal of the Navy,' the great exclusive serial film with full orchestra, under the direction of Prof. Gonzales.

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-20 - 0191-09-22
Summary:

On Sep 20-22, 6th-8th episodes of the great exciting serial feature drama 'Neal of the Navy'; 'Gontran and the Ghost' (comic); 'Bobby and the Wine Bottle.'

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-23 - 1916-09-26
Summary:

On Sep 23, continuation of the serial feature, 9th-11th episodes of 'Neal of the Navy'; Keystone comics.

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-27 - 1916-09-29
Summary:

On Sep 27-29, continuation of the great serial drama, 12th and 13th episodes of 'Neal of the Navy'; Keystone comedy.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-30 - 1916-10-03
Summary:

Last episodes of 'Neal of the Navy'; detective drama 'A Strange Adventure' in 3 parts; Wiffles: 'Fred as Soldier' [sic]; Charlie Chaplin by special request.

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-22 - 1921-07-23
Summary:

See Jack Deampsey [sic] give Willard the Knock-out Blow at 9.15 p.m. tonight. July 23 Remarks: At 7.15, Saturday 23rd, Sunday 24th and Monday 25th, the Men of the American Fleet will be entertained by the Government.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-23
Summary:

Following the recent victory of Jack Dempsey over Georges Carpentier, there is an especial interest attaching to the film being shown at the World Theatre this week taken of the Dempsey-Willard fight about 18 months ago when Dempsey wrested the title of the world's heavyweight champion.it…

13
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-25 - 1921-07-28
Summary:

At 9.15 p.m., Tuesday 26th to Thursday 29th, July, the great Shakespearian play 'The Merchant of Venice' in 6 parts and novelty acts and dances by Miss Cora Williams & Co. At 5.15 p.m., 'The Devil's Daughter' featuring Theda Bara in 5 parts. Telephone No. 1337.

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-29 - 1921-07-30
Summary:

Friday 29th July to Monday 1st August, R. A. Walsh's 'The Woman and the Law' in 7 parts, presented by William Fox. Miss Cora Williams & Co. in an entire change of programme. At 5.15 p.m., 'The Merchant of Venice' in 6 parts. At 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., the 7th &…

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-30
Summary:

Many pictures have been screened in Hongkong but 'The Woman and the Law' is one of the best we have seen in Hongkong at the World Theatre. It keeps the audience spellbound and the Cora Williams Co. are charming in their acts.

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-01 - 1921-08-03
Summary:

Edward Warren's [sic] Productions presents 'Thunder-Bolts of Fate' in 5 parts featuring House Peters and Anna Lehr. At 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., 'The Moon Riders,' 9th & 10th episodes. At 5.15 p.m., 'Woman and the Law' in 6 parts. Telephone No. 1337.

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-04 - 1921-08-08
Summary:

At 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Gladys Brockwell in 'To Honor & Obey' and Charlie Chaplin in 'The Adveturer' [sic]. At 2.15 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., 'The Moon Riders' 11th & 12th episodes. At 5.15 p.m., 'Thunder-Bolts [sic] of Fate.' Sunday, at 9.15…

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-04
Summary:

The management of the World Theatre has been requested by their patrons to screen the wonderful film 'The Woman and the Law.' They will screen this film on Sunday at 9.15 p.m. for the last time.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-08
Summary:

At the World Theatre is exhibited one of the most gripping stories ever shown in the Colony. 'The Woman and the Law' is the story of a devoted mother whose husband turns out to be such a rake that she is compelled to seek a divorce from him. In addition, there is an amusing Chaplin…

20
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-09 - 1921-08-11
Summary:

At 9.15 p.m., 'The Vengeance of the Wild' [sic] starring Charles Wheelock & Loraine [sic] Otto, Pathe's Gazette and Romeo & Julet [sic] comedy. At 5.15 p.m., 'To Honor & Obey.' At 2.15 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., 13th & 14th episodes of 'The Moon Riders.…