A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-22 - 1924-02-09
Summary:

The latest Harold Lloyd's six-part film, 'Why Worry,' to be shown shortly at the World Theatre. January 30-31 Remarks: Teaser ads, only film title and illustration. January 31, February 2 & 6 Remarks: Photo or illustration included. February 1-9 Remarks: The film is coming to…

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Headline: The World Theatre, Where All Good Pictures Go When They Are Really Good
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-22 - 1924-01-24
Summary:

Harold Lloyd's six-part film 'Why Worry.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-22 - 1924-02-09
Summary:

Harold Lloyd in his 6-reel Pathe comedy, 'Why Worry?' January 26 & February 2 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Headline: World: Des Voeux Road, Central
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-01 - 1924-02-01
Summary:

Coming! Harold Lloyd is here in his latest six-reel Pathe Comedy, 'Why Worry?'

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Headline: World Theatre: Des Voeux Road, Central
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-04 - 1924-02-04
Summary:

Starting Wednesday 6th February, Harold Lloyd in 'Why Worry?' Admission: 9.15 p.m., $2.00 and $1.50; 5.15 p.m., $1.50 and $1.00. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Des Voeux Road, Central
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-05 - 1924-02-05
Summary:

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th February, Harold Lloyd in 'Why Worry?' a Pathe Comedy. Admission: $2.00 and $1.50. Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre: Des Voeux Road Central
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-06 - 1924-02-07
Summary:

Today till Saturday, 6th to 9th February, at 9.15 and 5.15 p.m., Harold Lloyd in 'Why Worry?' Also, 'Felix of the Bone Age.' Admission $2 and $1.5. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World: Where All Good Pictures Go When They Are Really Good, Des Voeux Road Central
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-06 - 1924-02-09
Summary:

Today till Saturday, 6th to 9th February, Harold Lloyd in 'Why Worry?' Also 'Felix of the Bone Age' [sic]. Admission: $2.00 and $1.50. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Des Voeux Road, Central
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-07 - 1924-02-09
Summary:

Today till Saturday, 5th to 9th February, 9.15 and 5.15 p.m., Harold Lloyd in 'Why Worry?' Also 'Felix in the Bone Age.' Admission: $2.00 and $1.50. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Des Voeux Road, Central
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-07 - 1924-02-07
Summary:

Today till Saturday, Harold Lloyd in 'Why Worry?' Admission: $2.00 and $1.50. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Des Voeux Road, Central
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-08 - 1924-02-08
Summary:

Last two days, Harold Lloyd in 'Why Worry?' He touched your heart in 'Grandma's Boy,' he cured your ills in 'Dr. Jack,' you shrieked at 'Safety Last.' Now he'll tickle you pink with his red-hot romance.

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Headline: Why Worry' with Lloyd? You Can't, It's too Funny
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-08
Summary:

Why Worry' is Lloyd's first serious attempt at straight farce. Conspicuous among Lloyd's aides in 'Why Worry' are Jobyna Ralston and John Assen [sic]. The film is a riot of fun, and the only thing for you to worry about is getting into the World Theatre during its fun.…

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Headline: Final Showing at the World Today
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-09 - 1924-02-09
Summary:

Harold Lloyd in 'Why Worry?'

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Headline: Film Artists: Life at Hollywood on the Screen
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-04
Summary:

Hollywood,' the new Paramount picture which is prominent among new releases. Like 'Souls for Sale,' the production affects to show like as it is really lived by the great ones of Los Angeles. The Pickfords, Fairbanks, Harts, Negris are seen in their cars and in their films. Other…

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Headline: British Filmland: In the Studios at Home - Harold Lloyd's New Film
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-04
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Headline: Presentation
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-11
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Headline: South China Morning Post Advertisement 1925-02-19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-19 - 1925-02-19
Summary:

Why did he dodge that girl? Just wait till Saturday and get the answer at the Coronet in Harold Lloyd's 'Girl Shy.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-20 - 1925-02-28
Summary:

Eight reels of uproarious fun, Harold Lloyd in his latest vehicle 'Girl Shy,' 8000 feet of spills and thrills funnier than 'Dr. Jack,' more exciting than 'Safet Last' [sic]. February 21 remarks: Funnier than 'Grandma's Boy.' February 28 remarks:…

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Headline: There Is Always a Good Show at the Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-20 - 1925-02-28
Summary:

Another big Coronet success. All records were broken on Saturday and Sunday by Harold Lloyd in 'Girl Shy.' Also our own Topical. February 28 Remarks: Sunday at 6.00 and 9.15 p.m., 'K - The Unknown.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-21 - 1925-02-27
Summary:

Commencing today, for one week only, Harold Lloyd in his latest million dollar comedy, 'Girl Shy,' funnier than 'Grandma's Boy,' more exciting than 'Safety Last.' Times and prices: 2.30, $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.15, $1.50 and 80 cents; 7.15, $1.00 and 50 cents; 9.…