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: 1921-09-02
Summary:

Desert Gold,' Benjamin B. Hampton and Eltinge F. Warner's picture of the widely-read Zane Grey's novel, which distributed by W. W. Hodkinson through Pathe Exchange Inc. comes to the World Theatre. The main cast included Eileen Percy and E. K. Lincoln. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-21 - 1921-10-24
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'When a Women Strikes,' featuring Ben Wilson, Rosemary Theby, Neva Gerber, Murdock MacQuarrie and Robert Brower. Matinee at 5.15 p.m., 'The Scarlet Pimpernel'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Trailed by Three' 6th and 7th episodes and 'A Trip Around…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-21 - 1921-10-24
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., 'When a Woman Strikes' featuring Ben Wilson, Rosemary Theby, Neva Gerber, Murdock MacQuarrie and Robert Brower. Matinee 5.15 p.m., 'The Scarlet Pimpernel'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Trailed by Three' 6 and 7 episodes. Popular prices. Booking at Messrs…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-22 - 1921-10-24
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., 'When a Woman Strikes' featuring Ben Wilson, Rosemary Theby, Neva Gerber, Murdock MacQuarrie and Robert Brower. Matinee 5.15 p.m., 'The Scarlet Pimpernel.' 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'Trailed by Three,' 6 & 7 epis. Popular prices. Booking at Messrs…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-22
Summary:

The star film at the World Theatre this weekend is a five-part picture entitled 'When a Woman Strikes.' It is a tale of the wild West with a cast including Ben Wilson, Neva Gerber, Rosemary Theby, Murdock MacQuarrie and other film favourite. Film synopsis included. There is the usual…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-13
Summary:

A thrilling story of struggle and hardship was told by Capt. E. R. G. R. Evans, to a crowded audience at the World Theatre last night when he lectured on that memorable and gallant last Antarctic expedition of Capt. R. F. Scott, under whom he served as second in command. The lecture was…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-21 - 1922-02-23
Summary:

At 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m. performances, Mitchell Lewis in 'King Spruce' in 6 parts, from the novel by Holman F. Day. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Eileen Sedgwick in 'Diamond Queen,' 14 & 15 epis. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-21 - 1922-02-22
Summary:

5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m. performances, Mitchell Lewis in 'King Spruce' in 6 parts, from the novel by Holman F. Day. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Eileen Sedgwick in 'Diamond Queen,' 14th and 15th episodes. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-21 - 1922-02-23
Summary:

5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m. performances, Mitchell Lewis in 'King Spruce' in 6 parts, from the novel by Holman F. Day. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Eileen Sedgwick in 'Diamond Queen' episodes 14 and 15. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-22
Summary:

World Theatre will present 'King Spruce,' the film version of the novel by Holman F. Day. Next in the list are pictures of 'Playmates' and 'Screen Magazine' pictures.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-07 - 1922-03-09
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Mary Pickford in 'Johanna Enlists.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, final episode of 'Diamond Queen' and 1st episode of 'Branded Four' featuring Ben Wilson & Neva Gerber. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-08 - 1922-03-09
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Mary Pickford in 'Johanna Enlists.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, final episodes of 'Diamond Queen' and 1st episodes of 'Brand Four' [sic] featuring Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-08 - 1922-03-09
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Mary Pickford in 'Johanna Enlists.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, final episodes of 'Diamond Queen' and 1st episodes of 'Branded Four' featuring Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-14 - 1922-03-16
Summary:

Today at 5 p.m. sharp and 9.15 p.m., Priscilla Dean in 'Reputation.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Ben Wilson & Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four,' epis. 1, 2 & 3. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. March 14 Remarks: On page 2, ad. on 'Reputation' only.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-14 - 1922-03-16
Summary:

Today at 5 p.m. sharp and 9.15 p.m., Priscilla Dean in 'Reputation,' Stuart Paton's tremendous drama in 7 parts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four,' episodes 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-14 - 1922-03-16
Summary:

Today at 5 p.m. sharp and 9.15 p.m., Priscilla Dean in 'Reputation' in 7 parts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four' episodes 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-21 - 1922-03-23
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., 'Colorado,' a Universal special attraction starring Frank Mayo. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four,' 4th and 5th epis. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. March 21-22 Remarks: On page 4, ads. on…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-21 - 1922-03-23
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., 'Colorado,' a Universal special attraction, starring Frank Mayo. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four,' episodes 4th and 5th. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-21 - 1922-03-23
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., 'Colorado,' a Universal special attraction starring Frank Mayo. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four' episodes 4th and 5th. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-28 - 1922-03-30
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., 'The Cast-Off,' a six-part picture made by Thomas H. Ince and features Bessie Barriscale. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Ben Wilson & Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four,' 6th and 7th epis. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.