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: 1925-06-15
Summary:

Entertainment for the majority is provided in this principal picture, which is showing at the World Theatre today. It is done in a sensational fashion with effective scenes pointing indirectly to the evils. The cast is a group of performers who have established their success including Mildred…

1022
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-19
Summary:

The stage plays of Charles E. Blaney were famous. 'More to Be Pitied Than Scorned,' now playing at the World Theatre, is the first of these thrillers to be presented on the silver sheet. A play of a picture that will stir the critic into enthusiasm is some pictures. This is exactly…

1023
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-20
1024
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-22
Summary:

The Sin Flood,' is coming to the World theatre for five days beginning tomorrow. Story by Henning Berger. Goldwyn has selected one of the strongest casts ever assembled. Film plot included.

1025
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-10-03
Summary:

Cinema-goers last night missed a local reproduction of Harold Lloyd doing his 'Safety Last' stunt. While the soiree audience at the World Theatre was leaving for home a Chinese youth started the fun by dangling a leg from a suspended position near the roof of a building.

1026
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-11-14
Summary:

Chief Justice expressed surprise at a cinema going bankrupt in these times while presiding over the settling of the Bankruptcy Court this morning. In the list of cases was on regarding the World Theatre, Mr. A Dyer Bull informed His Lordship that Hongkong Amusements, Ltd. had paid about $3,000…