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: 1921-08-10
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: 1921-12-23
Summary:

Samuelson Film Manufacturing Company's 'My Lady's Dress,' featuring Gladys Cooper and Malcolm Cherry, is going to be shown at the World Theatre. The plot is written by Edward Knoblock. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-11
Summary:

The Cosmopolitan Vaudeville Company will provide a welcome variation in the World Theatre's programme on Thursday evening.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-20
Summary:

Dr. Sherwood Eddy, a social worker of the Chinese Church Union who had delivered a series of lectures at the Chinese Y.M.C.A., addressed a large audience in the World Theatre at 8 o'clock yesterday morning. The lecture was specially arranged by the four big emporiums, the Sincere, Sun, Wing…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-18 - 1924-06-21
Summary:

Today to Saturday 21st at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Warner Bros. presents Monte Blue, Marie Prevost, Frank Keenan, Irene Rich, Miss DuPont and Pat O'Malley in the starling photoplay of super-power on marriage and divorce, 'Brass' in 9 parts. Also Pathe British Gazette. Admission: 9…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-21 - 1924-06-21
Summary:

Monte Blue and Marie Prevost in 'Brass.' Also Hongkong Topical Picture produced by China Sun Motion Picture Co.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-23 - 1924-06-24
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Reginald Denny in 18th round of 'The New Leather Pushers,' 'Arrival of American World Flight at Hongkong' produced by China Sun Motion Picture Co. and Herbert Rawlinson with Alice Lake in 'The Dancing Cheat.' Usual…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-09 - 1924-07-12
Summary:

Wednesday 9th to Saturday 12th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., deluxe attraction, Mae Marsh and Harry Myers with Claude Gillingwater, Claire Adams, Willard Louis and Crauford Kent in 'Daddies.' Also 'The Canton Troops,' Canton film news produced by China Sun Motion Picture Co. Usual…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-11 - 1924-07-11
Summary:

See Warner Bros. classic of the screen, 'Daddies,' adapted from the David Belasco stage success featuring Mae Marsh and Harry Myers in an all-star cast. 'The Inspection and Presentation of Colours to the Canton Troops by Dr. Sun Yat Sen,' produced by China Sun Motion Picture…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-14
Summary:

Miss Laura La Plante, who makes her debut as a screen star in 'Excitement,' the comedy now showing at the World Theatre, is a product of the film company's dramatic school at Universal City. The pretty actress began her career as an extra girl and worked up through the stages of…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-03 - 1924-09-03
Summary:

The cinema sensation of the screen is here! Virginia Valli in 'A Lady of Quality' with Milton Sills and a tremendous supporting cast. Wednesday 3rd to Saturday 6th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Also 'Itching Palms' and 'Oregon Trail' episodes 9 and 10 at 2.15 and 7.00 p.m.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-04 - 1924-09-04
Summary:

The cinema sensation of the screen is here! Virginia Valli in 'A Lady of Quality' with Milton Sills and a tremendous supporting cast. Wednesday 3rd to Saturday 6th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Also 'Itching Palms' and 'Oregon Trail' episodes 9 and 10 at 2.15 and 7.00 p.m.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-06
Summary:

Exciting and interesting incidents characterized the filming of the forest fire scenes in the latest Harry Rapf production, 'Lucretia Lombard,' the adaptation of the Kathleen Norris 'bestseller,' starring Irene Rich and Monte Blue. When the fire was actually staged, it took…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-08 - 1924-11-08
Summary:

Mary Pickford in 'Mary Ain't Guilty.' Also new round of 'Leather Pushers.' Last show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Commencing tomorrow, Constance Talmadge in 'The Lesson.' China Sun's latest production, 'Hongkong Fire Brigade Annual Drill.' Booking…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-10 - 1924-11-10
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Constance Talmadge in 'The Lesson' and the 'Hongkong Fire Brigade Annual Drill' display, (China Sun's latest production). Usual prices. Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Secret Four' (episodes 1…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-06
Summary:

A photoplay made from Grace H. Flandrau's 'bestseller,' 'Being Respectable,' is the attraction at the World Theatre. Monte Blue and Marie Prevost are best known among the players. Louise Fazenda is also prominent in the cast. Irene Rich and Theodore von Eltz are other…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-17 - 1925-02-18
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5 and 9.15 p.m., 'Koenignsmark' in 12 massive reels. With special musical setting at reasonable prices. Commencing Thursday next at 2.30 and 7.30 p.m., Hongkong China Sun's first super-production, 'Love Is Dangerous.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-19 - 1925-02-19
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5 and 9.15 p.m., 'Koenigsmark' in 12 massive reels. With special music at reasonable prices. Coming, 'Three Wise Fools' directed by King Vidor (a Goldwyn production). Today till Sunday at 2.30 and 9.15, Hongkong China Sun's first super-production…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-23 - 1925-02-23
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Claire Windsor in Lois Weber's mighty drama, 'What Do Men Want?' in seven reels. Usual prices. Starting Wednesday next, Goldwyn presents King Vidor's production, 'Three Wise Fools.' Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15…