A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-23
Summary:

The World Theatre provided screening of 'Lifting Shadow,' starring Emmy Wehlen, Stuart Holmes, Wyndham Standing, Julia Swayne Gordon. The film was produced and directed by Leonce Perret. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-12
Summary:

Taylor Holmes comes to the World Theatre for the presentation of his latest screen success 'Upside Down,' a comedy made from the Harper's Basaar story, 'Lovely Reason' by Geo. Agnew Chamberlain. Moreover, Mr. Holmes has established himself on the screen as a star such…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-12
Summary:

Five reels of Taylor Holmes in 'Upside Down' are ready for a try in the World Theatre.

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Headline: Upside Down'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-12
Summary:

World Theatre is screening 'Upside Down,' featuring Taylor Holmes.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-30
Summary:

Alice Brady's latest picture, 'The Death Dance,' is being shown at the World Theatre. In turn, Alice Brady is supported by H. E. Herbert. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-30
Summary:

A thrilling drama with the above title, in which Miss Alice Brady figures in the principal role, is now attracting large audiences at the World Theatre. Other starring included H. E. Herbert.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-10
Summary:

Under Two Flags,' the great Universal dramatization of Ouida's famous novel, which comes to the World Theatre tomorrow. The film is directed by Tod Browning, starred by Priscilla Dean, James Kirkwood, John Davidson, Ethel Grey Terry, Stuart Holmes, Burton Law, W. H. Bainbridge, Fred…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-12
Summary:

The screen version of Ouida's immortal romance, 'Under Two Flags,' was shown for the first time at the World Theatre yesterday. It is presented by the Universal and directed by Tod Browning. Meanwhile, the principal roles are taken by Priscilla Dean and James Kirkwood, with the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-12
Summary:

Last night, World Theatre screened the film version of 'Ouida,' entitled 'Under Two Flags' featuring Priscilla Dean who made a comeback after an absence of several months. Produced by Universal and directed by Tod Browning, the film stays original to the novel. Even for Miss…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-24
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-29
Summary:

World Theatre screened Warner Brothers drama 'The Beautiful and Damned,' starring Marie Prevost, last night. This is the screen adaptation from F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel. The scenario was written by Olga Printzlau. The cast includes Kenneth Harlan, Tully Marshall, Harry Meyers […

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-29
Summary:

Wicked old New York, its unsavoury dives, its white lights, its cafes and cabarets, is shown as a voracious dragon slaying all adventures in the Warner Brothers screen version of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Beautiful and Damned,' featuring Marie Prevost, which is showing at…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-01
Summary:

Hoot Gibson starred in '40 Horse Hawkins,' for Universal, which opened yesterday in the World Theatre. The cast also included Anne Cornwall, Helen Holmes, Richard Tucker and Edward Sedgwick. The latter also directed.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-01
Summary:

Persons who have curiosity as to just how much laughing they can stand without collapse should go to the World Theatre where '40 Horse Hawkin's,' the latest Gibson production is being screened for the last time. For genuine humour requiring none of the usual upholstering to '…

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Headline: The New Moon'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-29
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-29
Summary:

The New Moon,' which is to be shown at the World Theatre on Sunday, is a realistic drama based on the vital theme of the Russian problem of today. It deals with the experiences of a democratic Russian princess under the Bolshevist regime. Film synopsis included. The performance of Norma…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-10
Summary:

Probably no motion picture cast ever before was selected with so much care as that of 'Three Weeks,' the Goldwyn studio's film version of Elinor Glyn's famous love story, showing at the World Theatre tomorrow. Aileen Pringle, a little-known screen actress then, was chosen for…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-11
Summary:

Little Johnny Jones,' Johnny Hines's latest starring vehicle, a Warner Brothers classic of the screen adapted from the George M. Cohan stage success in which that actor and producer personally appeared and put himself definitely on the Broadway scene. Johnny had appeared with William…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-11
Summary:

Tomorrow, World Theatre will be screening Goldwyn studios' film version of Elinor Glyn's famous love story 'Three Weeks.' The film is directed by Alan Crosland who was assisted by Mrs. Glyn herself in selecting the players. Aileen Pringle and Conrad Nagel were chosen for the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-18