A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The World Theatre: 'As a Man Thinks'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-09
Summary:

As a Man Thinks,' featuring Leah Baird, will be shown at the World Theatre. It is the first of a series of pictures adapted from the successful stage play of Augustus Thomas. Henry Clive portrays the role of husband, while Mlle. Elaine Amazar acts as the artist's model. Others in the…

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Headline: The World Theatre: 'As a Man Thinks'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-10
Summary:

As a Man Thinks,' a Four Star production featuring Leah Baird, Henry Clive, Mile. Elaine Amazar, Betty Howe, Warburton Gamble, Alexander Herbert and Charles C. Brandt, will be shown at the World Theatre on Saturday.

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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern & Coolest Picture Palace - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-13 - 1922-10-16
Summary:

Today at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Lewis J. Selznick presents Conway Tearle in Elaine Sterne's 'The Road of Ambition,' in 7 reels. At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Double Adventure,' epis. 14 & 15. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. October 13-14 Remarks…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-13 - 1922-10-16
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lewis J. Selznick presents Conway Tearle in Elaine Sterne's 'The Road of Ambition' in 7 reels. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Double Adventure' episodes 14 and 15. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-13 - 1922-10-13
Summary:

Lewis J. Selznick presents Conway Tearle in Elaine Sterne's 'The Road of Ambition.' Starting Friday, stopping Monday.

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Headline: World Theatre: 'The Road of Ambition'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-13
Summary:

The Road of Ambition,' Conway Tearle's first Selznick picture, is being screened at the World Theatre. It is noted that the story is written by Elaine Sterne. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-13 - 1922-10-16
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lewis J. Selznick presents Conway Tearle in Elaine Sterne's 'The Road of Ambition' in 7 reels. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Double Adventure' episodes 14 and 15. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-17 - 1923-02-17
Summary:

Sunday 18th at 5 p.m. sharp and 9.15 p.m., Elaine Hammerstein in 'Whispers.' Also 'Leather Pushers' round five.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-19 - 1923-02-20
Summary:

Mon. and Tue., 19th and 20th Feb. at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Elaine Hammerstein in 'Whispers' and 'Leather Pushers' Round Five. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Mon. 'Robinson Crusoe,' epis. 11 & 12; Tue. Ruth Roland in 'White Eagle.' Usual prices. Booking at the…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-19 - 1923-02-20
Summary:

Monday and Tuesday 19th and 20th February at 5 and 9.15 p.m., Elaine Hammerstein in 'Whispers.' Also 'Leather Pushers' round five. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m, Monday: 'Robinson Crusoe' episodes 11 and 12; Tuesday: Ruth Roland in 'White Eagle.' Usual prices. Booking…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-20 - 1923-02-20
Summary:

Today at 5 and 9.15 p.m., Elaine Hammerstein in 'Whispers.' Also 'Leather Pushers' round five. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Monday, 'Robinson Crusoe' episodes 11 and 12; Tuesday, Ruth Roland in 'White Eagle.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.