A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-09 - 1921-08-11
Summary:

Tuesday, 9th to Thursday, 11th August at 9.15 p.m., the wonderful dramatic production, 'The Vengeance of the Wilds' starring Charles Wheelock and Lorraine Otto. Also Pathe Gazette and Romeo and Juliet Comedy. 5.15 p.m., 'To Honor and Obey.' 2.15 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Moon…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-10
Summary:

Vengeance of the Wilds,' featuring Charles Wheelock and Lorraine Otto in the principal roles, will be screened at the World Theatre. Besides, on Friday until Monday 'The Flame of Yukon' in which Miss Dalton as the 'Flame' stands supreme in her role. Lastly, the new…

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-19 - 1921-08-20
Summary:

Friday, 18th to Monday, 22nd August at 9.15 p.m., Harry Garson presents Clara Kimball Young (the queen of the screen) in 'Eyes of Youth' in 8 parts. Matinees 5.15 p.m., Friday and Saturday (18th and 19th), 'Loyalty.' Monday 22nd, Eddie Polo in 'The Vanishing Dagger.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-22 - 1921-08-22
Summary:

Friday, 18th to Monday, 22nd August, at 9.15 p.m., Harry Garson presents Clara Kimball Young (the queen of the screen) in 'Eyes of Youth' in 8 parts. Today's matinees: 5.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'The Vanishing Trails' 1st and 2nd episodes. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 1st, 2nd and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-29 - 1921-12-01
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Harry Carey and Irene Rich in 'Desperate Trails.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'King of Circus,' 12th and 13th episodes. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. (Tel. 951.)

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-13
Summary:

The Bandbox,' starring Doris Kenyon, the Deitrich-Back, Inc., production of Louis Joseph Vance's story, comes to the World Theatre. Meanwhile, the film is directed by R. William Neill, and Kenyon is supported by Alexander Gaden, Gretchen Hartman, Walter, Weston, Edward Keppler, Logan…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-07 - 1922-02-08
Summary:

Watch the opening day! Special engagement of the film masterpiece, 'Gaby' featuring Gaby Deslys and Harry Pilcer, the world's famous dancers.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-09 - 1922-02-11
Summary:

For four nights only, commencing Friday, 10th February, special engagement of the film masterpiece in 7 reels, 'Gaby' featuring Gaby Deslys and Harry Pilcer, the world's famous dancers. See the wonderful ballet scene in natural colours.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-10 - 1922-02-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. sharp, Gaby Deslys and Harry Pilcer, the world-famous dancers in the film masterpiece in 7 reels, 'Gaby.' Usual prices. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers' 6 and 7 episodes. Booking at the theatre. February 11…

10
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-13 - 1922-02-14
Summary:

Commencing Tuesday, the 14th February at 9.15 p.m. performance only, the Cosmopolitan Vaudeville Co. and the Great Garcia Troupe. Miss Gladys Gordon in 'The Queen of the Silver Wire,' feature act with Harry ‘Rickeards' Theatre, Australia and Miss Nina in 'The Girl with the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-03 - 1922-03-04
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Harry Carey in 'Riders of Vengeance' in 6 parts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers' episodes 12 and 13. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre. March 4 Remarks: Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., Shirley Mason and…

12
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-27 - 1922-03-27
Summary:

Don't miss to see, Monday, 27th inst., at 5 and 9.15 p.m., one night only, by special request, the film masterpiece in 7 reels, 'Gaby' starring Gaby Deslys and Harry Pilcer.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-27 - 1922-03-27
Summary:

Today only, 5 p.m. sharp and 9.15 p.m., Gaby Deslys and Harry Pilcer in 'Gaby,' 7 reels. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Art Acord in 'The White Horseman,' episodes 4th and 5th. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

14
Headline: World
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-10 - 1922-06-10
Summary:

Now playing something attractively distinctive, 'The Lure of Egypt,' featuring Robert McKim, Maude Wayne, Claire Adams, Carl Gantvoort, Harry Lorraine and Joseph Dowling. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-17
Summary:

Miss Hobbs,' a Realart feature starring Wanda Hawley, will be shown at the World Theatre for four days beginning next Friday. It was written by Jerome K. Jerome and has been scenarized by Elmer Harris. Ford as the leading man. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-22 - 1922-09-25
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Land of Hope' with Alice Brady. Also Harry ‘Snub' Pollard comedy. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Double Adventure' episodes 5 and 6. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-30
Summary:

Teddy Simpson, the irrepressible heroine of Elmer Harris' latest comedy 'Ducks and Drake,' didn't want to get married. Film synopsis included. Miss Bebe Daniels plays the role of Teddy. Jack Holt plays the fiance.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-15 - 1923-08-18
Summary:

Wednesday 16th to Saturday 18th August at 5 p.m. sharp and 9.15 p.m., Fox great picture presents three famous players, Estelle Taylor, Marc McDermott and Harry Sothern in 'While New York Sleeps' in 5 parts. Prices of admission: 5 p.m., $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15 p.m., $1.50 and $1.00.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-16 - 1923-08-17
Summary:

5 p.m. sharp and 9.15 p.m., 'While New York Sleeps,' Fox super-production in 8 reels with three famous stars, Estelle Taylor, Marc McDermott and Harry Sothern. Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-14
Summary:

Nobody's Bride,' the Universal Screen offering at the World Theatre, winds on to a dramatic succession of events which affords opportunities to Herbert Rawlinson, Alice Lake, Edna Murphy, Harry Van [sic] Meter, Frank Brownles [sic], Sidney Bracy [sic], Lillian Langdon, Phillip [sic]…