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: 1920-05-01 - 1920-05-03
Summary:

Saturday to Monday, 1st to 3rd May at 9.15 p.m., 'The Eagle's Eye,' 1st and 2nd episodes. Also Pathe news and Harold Lloyd comic. Price details included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-04 - 1920-05-06
Summary:

4th to 6th May at 9.15 p.m., 'The Eagle's Eye' 3rd and 4th episodes. Also Pathe news and Harold Lloyd comic. Price details included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-10 - 1920-05-11
Summary:

The above theatre is occupied by Chinese play. Wednesday 12th, 'The Eagle's Eye,' 5th and 6th episodes.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-12 - 1920-05-13
Summary:

For 12th and 13th May, 'The Eagle's Eye,' 5th and 6th episodes. Also Pathe's news and Harold Lloyd comic. Matinee: Wednesday, 12th at 5 p.m. Prices moderate.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-15 - 1920-05-18
Summary:

The above theatre is occupied by Chinese play for 4 days. The cinema show will be resumed on 19th instant. 'The Eagle's Eye' 7th and 8th episodes.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-19 - 1920-05-21
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Miss Marie Walcamp in 'The Red Globe' 1st and 2nd episodes. Also 'The Eagle's Eye.' Matinees: Wednesday and Saturday at 5 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-22 - 1920-05-24
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 22nd, 23rd and 24th May, 'The Red Globe' 3rd and 4th episodes. Also 'The Eagle's Eye' 8th episodes. Matinees: Wednesday and Saturday at 3 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-25 - 1920-05-27
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'The Red Globe' 5th and 6th episodes. Also 'The Eagle's Eye' 9th episode.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-28 - 1920-05-31
Summary:

The above theatre is occupied by Chinese play for three days from May 28th to 30th and the cinema show will be resumed on 31st instant at 9.15 p.m., showing 'The Red Glove,' 7th and 8th episodes. Also 'The Eagle's Eye' 10th episode.

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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: 1921-07-12 - 1921-07-14
Summary:

Thursday 14th, grand free opening day, at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., an all-comedy programme will be introduced. See the 'Bonds of Love.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-12 - 1921-07-12
Summary:

The band of the 2nd Wilts. 9.15 p.m., Thursday 14th, by kind permission of Col. Wyndham and Officers.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-15 - 1921-07-18
Summary:

Moon Raiders' [sic] in 18 episodes, commencing at 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m. This Day, 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes. See the 'Bonds of Love.' Telephone No. 1337.

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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: 1921-07-19 - 1921-07-21
Summary:

Tuesday to Thursday at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Theda Bara in 'The Devil's Daughter' in 5 parts. Also Pathe's News and Comedies. At 2.15, 5.15 and 7.15 p.m. only, The Great Bracken's in their sensational wire and wonderful juggling acts. Popular prices: 9.15 p.m., $1.00…

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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.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-22 - 1921-07-22
Summary:

Friday 22nd to Monday 25th, 'The Great World Championship Fight,' and Comedies. Popular prices.

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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.