A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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.'

103
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.

104
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.

105
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-30
Summary:

Claimed to be one of the finest pictures ever screened in Hongkong.

106
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.

107
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.'

108
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.'

109
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…

110
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…

111
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'…

112
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…

113
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…

114
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.

115
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…

116
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.

117
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-16
Summary:

The management of the World Theatre announces that 'Loyalty,' a six-reel Bernstein production of absorbing interest will be screened tonight at 9.15 p.m. with Miss Betty Brice in the principal role.

118
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.

119
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-16
Summary:

World Theatre announces that 'Loyalty,' a six-reel Bernstein production, will be screened tonight. Miss Betty Brice takes the principal role.

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

The managements of the World Theatre informs us that they have made complete arrangements for securing the sole rights for screening a number of first-class pictures at their theatre including the Dempsey-Carpentier Fight, 'Eyes of Youth,' 'Desert Gold' and many others of…