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: 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: 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…

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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: 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.

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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: 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: 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: 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: 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…

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

At the World Theatre tonight and for the following nights will be screened a powerful and romantic love play entitled 'Vengeance of the Wilds' in 5 parts featuring Charles Wheelock and Loraine [sic] Otto in the principal roles. Film synopsis included. On Friday the 12th inst. until…

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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: 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: 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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-13
Summary:

In response to numerous requests, the management of the World Theatre announces that the Fox Super Feature 'Woman and the Law,' a melodramatic story of the greatest love in the world, 'mother love,' will be re-screened at considerable expense on Monday next the 15th inst. at…