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: 1921-08-25
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – The admission charge to the World Theatre for the Dempsey-Carpentier fight, is not just a 'slight increase.' The usual admission fee is $1.00, but the price of admission for the event is $2.00.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-06 - 1921-09-09
Summary:

Friday, September 9th at 9.15 p.m., Grand Benefit Concert in aid of the widow of the late Lc Cpl. Way, Wiltshire Regiment, under the distinguished patronage of H. E. the governor, Sir R. E. Stubbs, K. C. M. G., H. E. L general, G. M. Kirk Patrick, K. C. B., K. C. S. L., programme organized by Mr…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-12 - 1921-12-12
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Captain E. R. G. R. Evans, C. B. D. S. O., R. N. will tell the story of Captain Scott's Last Antarctic Expedition. H. E. The Governor, Sir R. E. Stubbs, K. C. M. G. will preside. Admission: $2.00, $1.50 and $1.00. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co., (Tel. 951). 5.15 p.m.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-20 - 1921-12-22
Summary:

Today 5.15 p.m. & 9.15 p.m., G. A. [sic] Anderson in 'Naked Hands.' 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., final episode of 'King of Circus' [sic] and 1st episode of 'Great London Mystery.' Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-20 - 1921-12-22
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., G. A. [sic] Anderson in 'Naked Hands.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., final episode of 'King of Circus' and 1st episode of 'Great London Mystery.' Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. (Tel. 951.)

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-20
Summary:

The Modern Method Producing Co. presents the famous player, Mr. G. M. Anderson in 'Naked Hands' which is going to be shown at the World Theatre this afternoon and for two successive days at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-20 - 1921-12-22
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., G. A. [sic] Anderson in 'Naked Hands.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., final episodes of 'King of Circus' [sic] and last episode of 'Great London – Mystery' [sic]. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co., (Tel. 951).

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-07 - 1922-02-09
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Ethel Clayton in the new adaption for the screen of C. M. S. McLellan's 'Leah Kleschna,' 'The Girl Who Came Back.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, 10 and 11 episodes of 'Diamond Queen' featuring Eileen Sedgwick.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-21 - 1922-04-24
Summary:

Today at 5 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Gloria Swanson in Cecil B. DeMille's special production, 'For Better, for Worse,' 7 parts. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, 'The White Horseman,' episodes 12 and 13. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. April 22 & 24 Remarks: Sunday…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-21 - 1922-04-24
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Gloria Swanson in Cecil B. DeMille's special production, 'For Better, for Worse' in 7 parts. 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., Art Acord in 'The White Horseman' episodes 12 and 13. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-21 - 1922-04-21
Summary:

Commencing Friday, 21st April, Jesse L. Lasky presents Cecil B. DeMille's production, 'For Better, for Worse.' Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-21
Summary:

The World Theatre is presenting 'For Better, For Worse,' starring Elliott Dexter and Gloria Swanson. The film was directed by Cecil B. DeMille.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-21 - 1922-04-24
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Gloria Swanson in Cecil B. DeMille's special production, 'For Better, for Worse' in 7 parts. 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., 'The Horseman' [sic] episodes 12 and 13. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. April 22 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-22 - 1922-04-22
Summary:

Today at 5 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Gloria Swanson in Cecil B. DeMille's special production, 'For Better, for Worse' in 7 parts. 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., Art Acord in 'The White Horseman' episodes 12 and 13. Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., Wallace Reid in 'Too Many Millions.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-21 - 1922-11-21
Summary:

Eastward Ho!' a William Fox production, from the novel by William M. Raine, featuring William Russell wil be shown at the World Theatre from Wednesday till Saturday. Also, don't miss to see Tom Mix in 'After Your Own Heart' today.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-22 - 1922-11-25
Summary:

At 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Russell in 'Eastward Ho!' from the novel by William M. Raine, a William Fox production. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison & Warner Oland in 'Hurricane Hutch,' Tue. to Thur. epis. 5 & 6, Friday to Mon. epis. 7 & 8. Usual prices…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-22
Summary:

Eastward Ho,' featuring William Russell, is being screened tonight at the World Theatre. It is a William Fox picturization of the novel by William M. Raine. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-11-22 - 1922-11-25
Summary:

5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Russell in 'Eastward Ho!' pictured from the novel by the well-known author William M. Raine, a William Fox production. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Hurricane Hutch.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-17
Summary:

Haunting Shadows,' starring H. B. Warner, the Robertson-Cole star, is opened at the World Theatre yesterday. The film is based on 'The House of a Thousand Candles,' written by Meredith M. Nicholson. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-18
Summary:

World Theatre is going to screen the film version of Meredith Nicholson's famous best-seller 'The House of a Thousand Candles,' entitled 'Haunting Shadows,' featuring H. B. Warner. A real example of Tudor architecture was used to show the interior and exterior of the…