A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-14
Summary:

World Theatre will show 'Reputation' featuring Priscilla Dean, this afternoon and tonight. The film is based on Ella Wheeler Wilcox's story of the same name.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-01 - 1922-06-03
Summary:

The Woman Thou Gavest Me,' a Paramount-Artcraft special story by Hall Caine, directed by Hugh Ford. June 2 & 3 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-01
Summary:

The Woman Thou Gavest Me,' a drama which is based on Hall Caine's famous novel, will be screened at the World Theatre.

4
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-01
Summary:

The Woman Thou Gavest Me,' a Paramount Artcraft Special adapted from Hall Caine's novel, which will be shown at the World Theatre tomorrow. The film is directed by Hugh Ford. Catherine MacDonald has the leading role with other cast included Milton Sills, Jack Holt and Theodore Roberts…

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-02 - 1922-06-05
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Woman Thou Gavest Me,' a superb Paramount-Artcraft special in 6 parts, featuring Katherine MacDonald and Jack Holt. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die,' epis. 6 & 7. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. June 2-3 Remarks: On…

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-05 - 1922-06-05
Summary:

The Woman Thou Gavest Me,' Hall Caine's famous novel, Hugh Ford's masterpiece. The last show positively! Don't miss to see it.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-25 - 1922-08-25
Summary:

Mary Miles Minter in 'The Little Clown,' a picture for old and young--a circus and a picture in one. Jack Mulhall, Winter Hall, Helen Dunbar, Neely Edwards, Wilton Taylor, Lucien Littlefield and many others in support of this popular young star, and a real circus. Illustration included…

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-24
Summary:

Part of the United States Asiatic Fleet left Hongkong for Manila on Sunday. The 43rd Division, comprising the Black Hawk, arrived yesterday morning. Today 400 American sailors, accompanied by 100 British, will have tiffin at the City Hall, following which they will witness a cinema performance…

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-25
Summary:

Under the arrangement with the Hongkong Educational Authorities, Capt. Davit Doull, of the Australian Imperial Force, entertained a large gathering of University and College students at the World Theatre with an illustrated lecture upon 'Australia, Civilized and Savage.' the lecturer…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-27
Summary:

The warrant officers of the United States warships in port held a picnic at Stonecutters yesterday, and were entertained to dinner on board the Ambrose and Tamar. Tomorrow the warrant officers will motor round the dinner at the Warrant Officers' Club. On Saturday, the warships Hart and…

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-31
Summary:

His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government, Mr. Claud Severn, C.M.G., attended the last tiffin given by the Colony to the United States sailors in port, held at the City Hall. His Excellency was accompanied by the Colonial Secretary, Hon. Mr. A.G.M. Fletcher, C.M.G. The visitors…

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-11
Summary:

This Week's Arrangements: Today 400 sailors will be entertained to tiffin at the City Hall. His Excellency the Governor will give a dinner at Government House to the Vice Admiral and his staff. On Friday 190 cadets will lunch at the City Hall and afterwards be conveyed to the World Theatre…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-13
Summary:

It is reported that a very enjoyable part of yesterday's entertainment, from the Japanese point of view, was the cinema show at the World Theatre in the afternoon. The film screened was 'Robinson Crusoe.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-25 - 1923-04-26
Summary:

Wednesday 25th till Saturday 28th at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m. performances, four days only, Wanda Hawley in 'Her Sturdy Oak.' The great event of the year in Europe, Ted (Kid) Lewis vs. Roland Todd, 20 rounds at the Royal Albert Hall, London. Prices of admission: 9.15 p.m., $1.20 and 80…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-15 - 1923-05-16
Summary:

Tue. 15th and Wed. 16th May at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lewis J. Seiznick [sic] presents Willard Mack's 'Valley of Doubt.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Francis Ford & Ella Hall in 'The Great Reward,' epis. 1 & 2. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. May 16 Remarks: On…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-15 - 1923-05-16
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday (15th and 16th May) at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lewis J. Selznick presents Willard Mack's 'The Valley of Doubt.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Francis Ford and Ella Hall in 'The Great Reward' episodes 1 and 2. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-15 - 1923-05-16
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday (15th and 16th May) at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Lewis J. Selznick presents Willard Mack's 'The Valley of Doubt.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Francis Ford and Ella Hall in 'The Great Reward' episodes 1 and 2. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-21 - 1923-05-21
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures presents Bebe Daniels in 'The Speed Girl.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Francis Ford & Ella Hall in 'The Great Reward,' epis. 3 & 4. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-21 - 1923-05-21
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures presents Bebe Daniels in 'The Speed Girl.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Francis Ford and Ella Hall in 'The Great Reward' episodes 3 and 4. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.