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: 1921-11-02
Summary:

La La Lucille,' the star film now showing at the World Theatre, is one long laugh from start to finish. With such names as Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran in the cast, the acting is bound to be good. Film synopsis included. The programme also includes some minor films, with the usual Pathe's…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-02
Summary:

The screen version of 'La La Lucille,' starring Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran, was shown at the World Theatre last night. It is an adaption of Fred Jackson's recent New York stage success. The stars are supported mainly by Anne Cornwall, Gladys Walton and Dorothy [sic] Wolbert. Film…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-30
Summary:

Desperate Trails,' is showing at the World Theatre. It is a good picture in every respect, with Harry Carey and Irene Rich in the principal roles. Film synopsis included. The Screen Magazine is shown, also a good comedy. At the matinees at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., two further episodes of '…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-14
Summary:

In the World Theatre's change of programme, the star film is a picture entitled 'Under Northern Lights.' It is a Universal production, the principal roles being taken by the popular Virginia Faire and Leonard Clapham. Another fine film is a Universal Jewel Comedy, 'Roman…

5
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-11
Summary:

A large crowd at the World Theatre was impressed by new production 'Gaby,' a film adapted from novel 'Angel of Forgiveness,' with Gaby Delys [sic] and Harry Pilcers as the centre of attraction. Film plot 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: 1922-12-11
Summary:

A Shocking Night,' presenting Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran in the Universal Comedy team, was shown last night at the World Theatre. It is an original contribution by Edgar Franklin. Film synopsis included.

8
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-16
Summary:

William Lyon Phelps Lampson, Professor of English Literature at Yale University, was so impressed by the William Fox picturization of 'Les Miserables,' with William Farnum take the leading role, will be shown at the World Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-13
Summary:

The management of the World Theatre provides a popular series of 'The New Leather Pushers.' It is entitled 'The Chickasha Bone Crusher.' Directed by Harry Pollard and starred by Reginald Denny and Hayden Stevenson. Another number is 'Midnight,' starring Constance…

10
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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-15
Summary:

While New York Sleeps' is the next William Fox's production appears in the World Theatre. The film is starred by Estelle Taylor, Marc McDermott and Harry Southern [sic] and consists of three parts: 'Out of the night,' 'The Gay White Way' and 'Tragedy of the…

12
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]…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-16
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-26
Summary:

The photoplay version of Paul Dickey's and Mann Page's stage play, 'Lights Out,' is now showing at the World Theatre. Directed by Al Santell for F. B. O. Studio. The cast includes Ruth Stonehouse, Walter McGrail, Marie Astaire, Theodore von Eltz, Hank Mann, Mabel Van Buren,…

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Headline: Lights Out'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-29
16
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-24
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-29
Summary:

World Theatre screened Warner Brothers drama 'The Beautiful and Damned,' starring Marie Prevost, last night. This is the screen adaptation from F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel. The scenario was written by Olga Printzlau. The cast includes Kenneth Harlan, Tully Marshall, Harry Meyers […

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-29
Summary:

Wicked old New York, its unsavoury dives, its white lights, its cafes and cabarets, is shown as a voracious dragon slaying all adventures in the Warner Brothers screen version of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Beautiful and Damned,' featuring Marie Prevost, which is showing at…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-16
Summary:

World Theatre is going to screen the film version of Charles G. Norris's novel 'Brass.' The film is a Warner Brothers classic and stars Monte Blue. The supporting cast includes Marie Provost [sic], Harry Myers, Vera Lewis, Irene Rich, Frank Keenan, Miss DuPont, Margaret Seddon,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-16
Summary:

To the movie patrons of this Colony comes the announcement that 'Brass,' a screen adaptation of the powerful novel of the same name by Charles G. Norris, will be shown here at the World Theatre. The novel discusses marriage and divorce from all angles. The transposition of the story to…