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: 1921-12-02
Summary:

Seeds of Vengeance' will be screened at the World Theatre for four days. In the film, Bernard Durning plays the role of David Cree. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-24
Summary:

This morning, Captain David Doull, under arrangement with the Hongkong educational authorities, gave a most interesting illustrated lecture at the World Theatre to students from University and local colleges. The pictures were particularly good, they portrayed life in the great desert, famous…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-03 - 1923-03-03
Summary:

Commencing Sunday 4th inst., 'Better Times,' all-star cast including Zasu Pitts, Jack McDonald, David Butler, William De Vaull, Lillian Leighton, Hugh Fay.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-27
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-19 - 1924-02-21
Summary:

Commencing Wednesday 20th, Carl Laemmle presents Jack London's 'The Abysmal Brute' starring Reginald Denny, with a great supporting cast including Mabel Julienne Scott, Crauford Kent, Hayden Stevenson, Buddy Messinger and David Torrence, a Hobart Henley production, Universal-Jewel…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-20 - 1924-02-23
Summary:

Wed. to Sat., 20th to 23th Feb., Jack London's 'The Abysmal Brute,' in 8 parts with Reginald Deny [sic], supported by Mabel Julienne Scott, Buddy Messinger, Hayden Stevenson, David Torrance and others. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-20 - 1924-02-23
Summary:

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 20th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd February, Jack London's famous dramatic story, 'The Abysmal Brute' in 8 parts with Reginald Denny, supported by Mabel Julienne Scott, Buddy Messinger, Hayden Stevenson, David Torrence and others. Admission: 9.15 p…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-20 - 1924-02-23
Summary:

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Jack London's 'The Abysmal Brute' in 3-parts with Reginald Deny [sic] supported by Mabel Julienne Scott, Buddy Messinger, Hayden Stevenson, David Torrance [sic] and others. Admission: 9.15 p.m., $1.50 and $1.00; 5.15, $1.00 and 70 cents.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-14 - 1924-04-14
Summary:

Special shows for children at 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m. only, 'With Stanley in Africa' starring the famous athlete expert runner, jumper, boxer and wrestler, George Walsh, in a chapter in 18 episodes, built around the rescue of David Livingstone by Henry Stanley in darkest Africa in the…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-14 - 1924-04-14
Summary:

Special Shows for Children at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. only everyday, 'With Stanley in Africa' starring George Walsh, in a chapter in 18 episodes, built around the rescue of David Livingstone by Henry Stanley in Darkest Africa in the year 1871.

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Headline: Daddies'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-07 - 1924-07-10
Summary:

July 7 Remarks: Teaser ads for the film 'Daddies.' The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. July 8 Remarks: The screen version of John Hobble's play made a Broadway triumph by David Belasco featuring Mae Marsh & Harry Myers in an all-star…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-08 - 1924-07-10
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow till Saturday, 'Daddies,' the screen version of John Hobble's play made a Broadway triumph by David Belasco featuring Mae Marsh and Harry Myers, in an all-star cast including Claude Gillingwater, Claire Adams, Willard Louis and Crauford Kent.

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Headline: Daddies'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-10
Summary:

World Theatre is screening the film version of David Belasco's stage success 'Daddies.' The cast includes Mae Marsh and Harry Myres. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-10
Summary:

The very highest type of entertainment is embodied in Warner Bros' screen classic, 'Daddies,' adapted from David Belasco stage success of the same time, which opened yesterday at the World Theatre. Here is a picture that furnishes all that good entertainment demands. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-11 - 1924-07-11
Summary:

See Warner Bros. classic of the screen, 'Daddies,' adapted from the David Belasco stage success featuring Mae Marsh and Harry Myers in an all-star cast. 'The Inspection and Presentation of Colours to the Canton Troops by Dr. Sun Yat Sen,' produced by China Sun Motion Picture…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-14
Summary:

Emory Johnson's picture 'The Mailman' is now playing at the World Theatre. The picture starred by Ralph Lewis, Johnnie Walker, Josephine Adair, David Kirby, Taylor Graves, Martha Sleeper and others. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-06
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-06 - 1924-12-11
Summary:

Commencing Wednesday 10th, Warner Bros. by arrangement with the dean of drama, David Belasco presents 'The Gold Diggers.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-08 - 1924-12-08
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mae Marsh in 'The Beloved Traitor.' Usual prices. Don't miss it. Starting Wednesday next, Warner Bros. by arrangement with the dean of drama, David Belasco in 'The Gold Diggers,' with Hope Hampton, Louise Fazenda, Wyndham…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-08 - 1924-12-09
Summary:

Warner Bros. by arrangement with the dean of drama, David Belasco in 'The Gold Diggers,' with Hope Hampton, Louise Fazenda, Wyndham Standing and a notable cast. Starting Wednesday 10th. Today and tomorrow only, Mae Marsh in 'The Beloved Traitor.'