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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-04
Summary:

Local kinema concerns seeking theatre liquor licences for their premises need expect little sympathy from the Licensing Board was clear from the proceedings of the annual session this afternoon when an application by Mr. John Johnson Blake in respect of the World Theatre was refused. Court…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-10
Summary:

The Cosmopolitan Vaudeville Company from Saigon will open a season on Tuesday night at the World Theatre. The Company includes the Garcia Troupe, renowned athletes: Nina, in latest songs and dances, and Gladys Gordon the experts silver wire performer.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-15
Summary:

Last night, World Theatre hosted the opening performance of Garcia Vaudeville Company in a variety program. Several remarkable somersaults and balancing feats were accomplished and widely applauded by the audience. Miss Gordon performed on the silver wire and is Miss Nina presented songs and…

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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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-10
Summary:

Tomorrow, World Theatre is going to screen Universal-Jewel production entitled 'Under Two Flags' featuring Priscilla Dean. The film is based on Ouida's famous novel. The entire team of Universal City participating in the production lived in Algerian atmosphere where the action…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-07
Summary:

Professionals in numerous fields, risk their lives in order to carry out their duty. For them 'Safety Last' is the motto. Life insurance companies hesitate to offer them policies. Such was the case of Harold Lloyd who was trying to climb a twelve storied building for his new Pathe…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-15
Summary:

Tents of Allah' will shortly be seen at the World Theatre with Mary Thurman, Sally Crute, Charles Lane, Macey Harlam, Frank Currier, in support of Monte Blue and Mary Alden. Producer E. A. MacManus took his entire company to San Juan to stage this Encore Picture, distributed by Associated…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-12
Summary:

Large crowds were the guests of the China Sun Motion Picture Co. Ltd. yesterday at the World Theatre, when, films, the production of the Company, were exhibited. These consisted in the main of the films prepared for the Empire Exhibition which were thoroughly appreciated.

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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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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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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-24
Summary:

Claude Gillingwater is one of the regular old-time actors. He served his apprenticeship with a troupe of barnstormers when he was 16 years old and then was one of the featured players in a repertoire company before he was 21. Gillingwater plays one of the wise codgers in 'Three Wise Fools…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-01
Summary:

One of the greatest mystery plays was 'The Rear Car,' by Edward Rose. The Play ran for a long period at the Majestic Theatre in Los Angeles with Richard Bennett in the role of 'crime deflector.' Many were of the opinion that it was the best mystery play since 'The Bat.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-01
Summary:

One of the greatest mystery plays of the year was 'The Rear Car,' by Edward Rose. The play ran for a long period at the Majestic Theatre in Los Angeles with Richard Bennett in the role of 'crime deflector.' Many were of the opinion that it was the best mystery play since…