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: 1921-12-05 - 1921-12-05
Summary:

Tonight till Wednesday at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Douglas Fairbanks in 'Say! Young Fellow.' Kowloon Theatre, tonight at 9 p.m., Enid Bennett in 'Fuss and Feathers,' an Ince Production. Also Rolin, Paramount Comedy Magazine.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-11 - 1922-04-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Thomas H. Ince presents Enid Bennett in 'Partners Three.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Ben Wilson & Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four,' episodes 10 and 11. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-11 - 1922-04-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Thomas H. Ince presents Enid Bennett in 'Partners Three.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four' episodes 10 and 11. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-11 - 1922-04-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Thomas H. Ince presents Enid Bennett in 'Partners Three.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four' episodes 10 and 11. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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

The Bolted Door,' the Universal photodrama, directed by William Worthington, written by Geo. Gibbs and adopted to the screen by Geo. Randolph Chester, will be the attraction at the World Theatre tomorrow. The film is starred by Frank Mayo and Phyllis Haver. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-23
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-01
Summary:

Where the North Begins' opened at the World Theatre yesterday. It is a Warner Brothers classic of the screen. Starred by dog actor Rin Tin Tin. Claire Adams, Walter McGrail, Pat Hartigan, Myrtle Owen, Charles Stevens and Fred Huntley are the cast. Chester Franklin is the director. Film plot…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-02
Summary:

Where the North Begins,' which opened on Wednesday to a packed house for four days' run at the World Theatre, is one of the few pictures that can be praised without reservation. 'Where the North Begins' is a picture worth seeing and recommending to your neighbour, for it is…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-11 - 1924-06-11
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Milestones,' a superb British picture produced by Samuelson Film Co., adapted from the play by Arnold Bennett and Edward Knoblock, produced by Frank Vernon, under direction of Messrs. Vedrenne and Eadie at the Royalty Theatre, London.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-11
Summary:

The play 'Milestones' by Arnold Bennett and Edward Knoblock, was first produced by Frank Vernon under the direction of Messrs Vedremie and Eadie at the Royal Theatre, London, March 5, 1912. The present screen version is offered masterly by Samuelson Film Manufacturing Co. Ltd (an all…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-16
Summary:

World Theatre is going to screen the film version of Charles G. Norris's novel 'Brass.' The film is a Warner Brothers classic and stars Monte Blue. The supporting cast includes Marie Provost [sic], Harry Myers, Vera Lewis, Irene Rich, Frank Keenan, Miss DuPont, Margaret Seddon,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-16
Summary:

To the movie patrons of this Colony comes the announcement that 'Brass,' a screen adaptation of the powerful novel of the same name by Charles G. Norris, will be shown here at the World Theatre. The novel discusses marriage and divorce from all angles. The transposition of the story to…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-01
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-03
Summary:

Behind the Curtain,' Universal Attraction which was given its initial showing on the screen at the World Theatre, came heralded as a mystery story of unusual conception and unusual solution. It was directed by Chester Franklin. Lucille Ricksen is joyously thoughtless in her love for the…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-20 - 1924-12-27
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Jane Novak in 'The Lullaby,' a Chester Bennett's photo dramatic masterpiece. Our great sacrifice picture with special music at usual prices. Plot included. December 20 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-22 - 1924-12-23
Summary:

Today & tomorrow only at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Malvina Longfellow in 'The Story of the Rosary.' Starting Wed. next, Jane Novak in 'The Lullaby,' Chester Bennett's photodramatic masterpiece. Today till Thursday at 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., a marvelous chapter play with…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-22 - 1924-12-22
Summary:

A photodramatic melody of the soul that will live in your memory, Jane Novak in 'The Lullaby,' Chester Bennett's photo dramatic masterpiece. Starting Wednesday, December 24th, an extraordinary picture with special music. No increase of prices. Today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-22 - 1924-12-23
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Malvina Longfellow in 'The Story of the Rosary.' Usual prices. Starting Wednesday next, Jane Novak in 'The Lullaby,' Chester Bennett's photo dramatic masterpiece. Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a marvelous…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-22 - 1924-12-23
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Malvina Longfellow in the eternal poem, 'The Story of the Rosary.' Usual prices. Starting Wednesday next, Jane Novak in 'The Lullaby,' a Chester Bennett's photo dramatic masterpiece. Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-23 - 1924-12-23
Summary:

Motion picture triumphs have been reached by such magnificent productions as 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Over the Hill,' 'Humoresque,' 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' A still greater motion picture accomplishment has now been achieved by Chester…