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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-12 - 1921-08-13
Summary:

Friday 12th to Sunday 14 August, at 9.15 p.m., Triangle Plays presents Dorothy Dalton in a Thomas H. Ince Production, 'The Flame of the Yukon.' At 5.15 p.m., Matinees Friday, Saturday and Monday, 'Vengeance of the Wilds.' At 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m. 15th & 16th episodes of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-16 - 1921-08-18
Summary:

Tuesday, the 16th to Thursday, 18th August, at 9.15 p.m., Betty Brice in 'Loyalty' in 6 parts. At 5.15 p.m., Matinees on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 'The Flame of the Yukon.' At 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m. 17th & 18th episodes of 'The Moon Riders.' August 18…

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-20 - 1922-02-20
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m. performance only, the last show of the Great Garcia Troupe, Bumps and Company, Nina and the Garcia Brothers. Also Gladys Walton in 'The Man Tamer.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers' 8 and 9 episodes. Booking at the…

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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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Headline: Brass
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-14 - 1924-06-21
Summary:

June 14 & 16 Remarks: Teaser ads for the film 'Brass.' The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. June 16 Remarks: A wondeful cast including Monte Blue, Marie Prevost, Frank Keenan, Irene Rich, Harry Myers, Helen Ferguson, Miss DuPont and Pat O…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-18 - 1924-06-21
Summary:

Today to Sat. 21st at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Warner Bros. presents Monte Blue, Marie Prevost, Frank Keenan, Irene Rich, Miss DuPont and Pat O'Malley in 'Brass,' in 9 parts. Also, Pathe British Gazette and Hongkong Topical Film produced by China Sun Motion Picture Co., including The…

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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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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-18 - 1924-06-21
Summary:

Today to Saturday, 21st at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Warner Bros. presents Monte Blue, Marie Prevost, Frank Keenan, Irene Rich, Miss DuPont and Pat O'Malley in 'Brass.' Also Pathe British Gazette. Admission: 9.15 p.m., $1.50 and $1.00; 5.15 p.m., $1.00 and 70 cents. Hongkong Topical…

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Headline: At the World
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-21 - 1924-06-21
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow Sunday, American World Flight Arrival at Hongkong, an interest Topical Picture produced by China Sun Motion Picture Co. Herbert Rawlinson with Alice Lake in 'The Dancing Cheat.'