A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace (Entirely Under British Management)
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-21 - 1921-10-24
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'When a Women Strikes,' featuring Ben Wilson, Rosemary Theby, Neva Gerber, Murdock MacQuarrie and Robert Brower. Matinee at 5.15 p.m., 'The Scarlet Pimpernel'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Trailed by Three' 6th and 7th episodes and 'A Trip Around…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337 (Hongkong Most Modern Picture Palace).
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-21 - 1921-10-24
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., 'When a Woman Strikes' featuring Ben Wilson, Rosemary Theby, Neva Gerber, Murdock MacQuarrie and Robert Brower. Matinee 5.15 p.m., 'The Scarlet Pimpernel'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Trailed by Three' 6 and 7 episodes. Popular prices. Booking at Messrs…

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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Place Entirely Under British Management - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-22 - 1921-10-24
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., 'When a Woman Strikes' featuring Ben Wilson, Rosemary Theby, Neva Gerber, Murdock MacQuarrie and Robert Brower. Matinee 5.15 p.m., 'The Scarlet Pimpernel.' 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'Trailed by Three,' 6 & 7 epis. Popular prices. Booking at Messrs…

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Headline: When a Woman Strikes': World's Weekend Attraction
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-22
Summary:

The star film at the World Theatre this weekend is a five-part picture entitled 'When a Woman Strikes.' It is a tale of the wild West with a cast including Ben Wilson, Neva Gerber, Rosemary Theby, Murdock MacQuarrie and other film favourite. Film synopsis included. There is the usual…

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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace. Entirely Under British Management - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-29 - 1921-12-01
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Harry Carey & Irene Rich in 'Desperate Trails.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Eddie Pollo [sic] in 12 & 13 episodes of 'King of Circus.' Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-29 - 1921-12-01
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Harry Carey and Irene Rich in 'Desperate Trails.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'King of Circus,' 12th and 13th episodes. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. (Tel. 951.)

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-29 - 1921-12-01
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Harry Carey and Irene Rich in 'Desperate Trails.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Pollo in 12th and 13th episodes of 'King of Circus' [sic]. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co., Tel 951.

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Headline: Desperate Trails': Exciting Film at The World
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-30
Summary:

Desperate Trails,' is showing at the World Theatre. It is a good picture in every respect, with Harry Carey and Irene Rich in the principal roles. Film synopsis included. The Screen Magazine is shown, also a good comedy. At the matinees at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., two further episodes of '…

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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace. Entirely Under British Management - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-03 - 1922-03-03
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Harry Carey in 'Riders of Vengeance,' in 6 parts. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers,' 12th & 13th epis. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-03 - 1922-03-04
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Harry Carey in 'Riders of Vengeance' in 6 parts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers' episodes 12 and 13. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre. March 4 Remarks: Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., Shirley Mason and…

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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace. Entirely Under British Management - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-07 - 1922-03-09
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Mary Pickford in 'Johanna Enlists.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, final episode of 'Diamond Queen' and 1st episode of 'Branded Four' featuring Ben Wilson & Neva Gerber. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-07 - 1922-03-07
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Harry Carey in 'Riders of Vengeance' in 6 parts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers' episodes 12 and 13. Sunday matinee 6 p.m., Shirley Mason and Ernest Truex in 'Come on In.' Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-08 - 1922-03-09
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Mary Pickford in 'Johanna Enlists.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, final episodes of 'Diamond Queen' and 1st episodes of 'Brand Four' [sic] featuring Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-08 - 1922-03-09
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Mary Pickford in 'Johanna Enlists.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, final episodes of 'Diamond Queen' and 1st episodes of 'Branded Four' featuring Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace. Entirely Under British Management - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-14 - 1922-03-16
Summary:

Today at 5 p.m. sharp and 9.15 p.m., Priscilla Dean in 'Reputation.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Ben Wilson & Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four,' epis. 1, 2 & 3. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. March 14 Remarks: On page 2, ad. on 'Reputation' only.…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-14 - 1922-03-16
Summary:

Today at 5 p.m. sharp and 9.15 p.m., Priscilla Dean in 'Reputation,' Stuart Paton's tremendous drama in 7 parts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four,' episodes 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-14 - 1922-03-16
Summary:

Today at 5 p.m. sharp and 9.15 p.m., Priscilla Dean in 'Reputation' in 7 parts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four' episodes 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace. Entirely Under British Management - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-21 - 1922-03-23
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., 'Colorado,' a Universal special attraction starring Frank Mayo. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four,' 4th and 5th epis. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. March 21-22 Remarks: On page 4, ads. on…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-21 - 1922-03-23
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., 'Colorado,' a Universal special attraction, starring Frank Mayo. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four,' episodes 4th and 5th. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-21 - 1922-03-23
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., 'Colorado,' a Universal special attraction starring Frank Mayo. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four' episodes 4th and 5th. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.