A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-03
Summary:

Mother Eternal' will be last shown at the World Theatre tonight. Besides, 'The Hope Chest,' featuring Dorothy Gish, will be screened tomorrow. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-03
Summary:

Mother Eternal,' a picture vividly portraying the power of a mother's love, with Vivian Martin in the leading role, will be screened at the World Theatre tonight for the last time. Tomorrow comes a new Paramount picture 'The Hope Chest,' a story of a poor girl who married the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-04 - 1922-04-06
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Dorothy Gish in 'The Hope Chest.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Ben Wilson & Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four,' episodes 8 and 9. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-04 - 1922-04-06
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Dorothy Gish in 'The Hope Chest.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four' episodes 8 and 9. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-04 - 1922-04-06
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Dorothy Gish in 'The Hope Chest.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four' episodes 8 and 9. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-20 - 1922-07-20
Summary:

Should married folk quarrel? A good quarrel, now and then, is said to clear the atmosphere of the home. Certainly, an understanding between husband and wife. An exchange of points of view, is better than the cold indifference and silent suspicion which folly and Anthony bond sustained in their…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-22 - 1922-09-25
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Land of Hope' with Alice Brady, and Harry Snob [sic] Pollard Comedy. At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Double Adventure,' epis. 5 & 6. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. September 22 Remarks: On page 4, another ad. on…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-22 - 1922-09-25
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Land of Hope' with Alice Brady. Also Harry ‘Snub' Pollard comedy. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Double Adventure' episodes 5 and 6. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-22 - 1922-09-22
Summary:

Tonight, Realart Pictures presents Alice Brady in 'The Land of Hope.' Picture included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-22
Summary:

The Land of Hope' is coming tonight at the World Theatre, starring Alice Brady. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-22 - 1922-09-25
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a Realart picture, 'The Land of Hope' with Alice Brady and Harry Snub Pollard Comedy. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Double Adventure' episodes 5 and 6. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. September 22 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-23
Summary:

The Land of Hope,' a Realart play starring Alice Brady, was shown at the World Theatre last night. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-24
Summary:

This morning, Captain David Doull, under arrangement with the Hongkong educational authorities, gave a most interesting illustrated lecture at the World Theatre to students from University and local colleges. The pictures were particularly good, they portrayed life in the great desert, famous…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-25
Summary:

Under the arrangement with the Hongkong Educational Authorities, Capt. Davit Doull, of the Australian Imperial Force, entertained a large gathering of University and College students at the World Theatre with an illustrated lecture upon 'Australia, Civilized and Savage.' the lecturer…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-10
Summary:

Theatre Proceeds – The proprietors of the World Theatre have decided to devote the whole of the proceeds of special performances to be given tomorrow (Tuesday) as 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m. They hope their patrons will enable them to present to the Relief Committee a substantial sum.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-06
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-08 - 1924-12-09
Summary:

Today & tomorrow only at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Mae Marsh in 'The Beloved Traitor.' At usual prices. Starting Wed. next, Warner Bros. presents 'The Gold Diggers,' in 9 reels with Hope Hamption [sic], Louise Fazenda, Windham Standing and a notable cast. Today till Thursday…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-08 - 1924-12-08
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mae Marsh in 'The Beloved Traitor.' Usual prices. Don't miss it. Starting Wednesday next, Warner Bros. by arrangement with the dean of drama, David Belasco in 'The Gold Diggers,' with Hope Hampton, Louise Fazenda, Wyndham…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-08 - 1924-12-09
Summary:

Warner Bros. by arrangement with the dean of drama, David Belasco in 'The Gold Diggers,' with Hope Hampton, Louise Fazenda, Wyndham Standing and a notable cast. Starting Wednesday 10th. Today and tomorrow only, Mae Marsh in 'The Beloved Traitor.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-08
Summary:

The picture version of David Belasco's noted stage success, 'The Gold-diggers,' has been announced for the World Theatre for four days run. This play was written by Grant Carpenter and directed by Harry Beaumont. Other stars included Hope Hampton, Wyndham Standing, Louise Fazenda…