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: 1923-10-08
Summary:

Both wives and husbands will be interested in 'The Bolted Door,' the new attraction (starring Frank Mayo), at the World Theatre for today and tomorrow only. The manner in which one couple solved the problem has been made into an interesting story by George Gibbs, the well-known…

122
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-08 - 1923-10-13
Summary:

William Fox presents William Farnum in Charles Dickens' masterpiece, 'A Tale of Two Cities.' October 13 Remarks: 6 p.m., Hoot Gibson in 'Dead Game.'

123
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-10
Summary:

A great treat is in store for lovers of Dickens at the World Theatre from tomorrow till next Saturday when William Fox presents 'A Tale of Two Cities.' William Farnum assumes the double role. It is a photoplay of great impressiveness and a full cast of artists who stand high in their…

124
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-13
Summary:

For the last time Dickens masterpiece, 'A Tale of Two Cities,' will be shown at the World Theatre on Sunday next at 1.30 p.m. And at 6 p.m. the famous Hoot Gibson, in 'Dead Game' will be screened. Film plot included.

125
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-13
Summary:

Chas. Dickens' masterpiece 'A Tale of Two Cities,' featuring the popular William Farnum (in dual roles) will be shown for the last time, on Sunday, when the admission fee will be specially reduced in the case of children. At 6 p.m., a Western romance 'Dead Game,'…

126
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-10
127
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-15 - 1923-11-17
Summary:

Thur. 15th & Sat. 17th November at 5.15 p.m. & 9.15 p.m., Universal-Jewel presents 'Driven' with Charles E. Mack (Courtesy D. W. Griffith). Admission, 9.15 p.m. $1.5 & 80 cents; 5.15 p.m., $1 & 60 cents. Booking at the Theatre. November 17 Remarks: Another ad. on page 4…

128
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-15 - 1923-11-17
Summary:

Thursday 15th to Saturday 17th November at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the year's dramatic gem, Universal-Jewel presents 'Driven' with Charles E. Mack (courtesy D. W. Griffith). Admission: 9.15 p.m., $1.50 and 80 cents; 5.15 p.m., $1.00 and 60 cents. Booking at the theatre.

129
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-15
Summary:

Today, World Theatre will be screening a Carhles Brabin-Universal-Jewel production entitled 'Driven.' Director Charles Brabin describes the difficulties his team faced, which involved Charles Mack, during the shooting of the film.

130
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-15
Summary:

Sitting in a comfortable theatre seat gazing on life as it is depicted in 'Driven,' the Charles Brabin-Universal-Jewel production at the World Theatre today, one wonders if such conditions really exist in this highly civilised country of ours. Director Charles Brabin tells some of the…

131
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-15 - 1923-11-17
Summary:

Thursday 15th to Saturday 17th November at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Universal-Jewel presents 'Driven' with Charles E. Mack (courtesy: D. W. Griffith). Admission: 9.15 p.m., $1.50 and 80 cents; 5.15, $1.00 and 60 cents. Booking at the Theatre.

132
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-17 - 1923-11-17
Summary:

The dramatic gem of the year, 'Driven,' with a great cast including Charles E. Mack (courtesy D. W. Griffith), Elinor Fair, Burr McIntosh, Emily Fitzroy and George Bancroft.

133
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-17
134
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-21
Summary:

Three players well cast add to the strength of 'The Midnight Guest,' the Universal all-star attraction which opened at the World Theatre last night. Mahlon Hamiton as the cynic, Clyde Fillmore as the optimist and Grace Darmond as the woman of the story are the three principal players.…

135
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-15
136
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-19
Summary:

Appearing in a different characterization from those in which she achieved prominence as a star, Wanda Hawley scored heavily in 'The Truthful Liar' at the World Theatre last night. In the dramatic situations provided by Will Payne, the author, Miss Hawley is seen to artistic advantage…

137
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-11
Summary:

Lean Baird shows 'The Heart Line' of Fancy Gray in the photodrama of Gelette Burgess novel of the same name showing today at the World Theatre. The supporting cast included Jerome Patrick, Frederick Vroom, Ruth Sinclair, Mrs. Charles C. Craig, little Ben Alexander. Frederick A. Thomdon…

138
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-11
Summary:

The Heart Line,' presented at the World Theatre for the first time yesterday with Leah Baird starred, scored a decisive hit. It is an intelligent picturization of Gelett Burgess' daringly frank novel. Film plot included. The cast includes Jerome Patrick, Ruth Sinclair, Frederick Vroom…

139
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-05
140
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-07
Summary:

The Woman Who Fooled Herself' as interpreted by May Allison in the Edward A. MacManus-Associated Exhibitors feature of that title showing at the World Theatre tomorrow and in which Robert Ellis is co-featured with Miss Allison. The story is an original one written by Charles A. Logue. Film…