A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-19 - 1921-08-22
Summary:

Friday, 18th to Monday, 22nd August, 9.15 p.m. only, Harry Garson presents Clara Kimball Young 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' episodes 1 and 2. 2.30…

2
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-23 - 1921-11-25
Summary:

Blanche Sweet in 'That Girl Montana.' Kowloon Theatre, today at 5.30 and 9.15, Jack Pickford in 'A Double-Dyed Deceiver.' Also ‘Snub' Comedy, British Gazette and dancing.

3
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
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 Pollo in 12th and 13th episodes of 'King of Circus' [sic]. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co., Tel 951.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-07 - 1922-02-13
Summary:

Watch the opening day, special engagement of the film masterpiece, 'Gaby' featuring Gaby Delys [sic] and Harry Pilcer, the world's famous dancers.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-10 - 1922-02-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Gaby Delys [sic] and Harry Pilcer in '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. Sunday's matinee 6 p.m. sharp, Vivian Martin in 'Mirandy Smiles.…

6
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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-07 - 1922-03-07
Summary:

Today at 5.15 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. Sunday matinee 6 p.m., Shirley Mason and Ernest Truex in 'Come on In.' Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-27 - 1922-03-27
Summary:

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

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-22 - 1922-09-25
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a Realart picture, 'The Land of Hope' with Alice Brady and 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. September 22 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on…

10
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-13 - 1922-12-14
Summary:

From tonight till Saturday night, Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck.' Also 'The Leather Pusher' [sic], featuring Reginald Denny and directed by Harry Pollard. Booking at the Theatre.

11
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-23 - 1922-12-23
Summary:

Sunday 24th at 2.30 p.m., Mary Miles Minter in 'Eyes of the Heart'; Monday 12 noon and 2.30 p.m., Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck'; Monday 7.15 p.m., May McAvoy in 'A Private Scandal.' Wednesday 27th to Saturday 30th, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mary Miles Minter in…

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-27 - 1922-12-30
Summary:

Wednesday 27th to Saturday 29th December, 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures presents May Miles Minter in 'Sweet Lavender.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Invisible Ray.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

13
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-06 - 1923-01-06
Summary:

From today till Monday at 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe with Harry Myers and Noble Johnson. Plot and illustration included.

14
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…

15
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-30 - 1923-07-30
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, two days only, Bebe Daniels in a new play by Elmer Harries [sic], 'Ducks and Drakes. '

16
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-13 - 1923-08-18
Summary:

Fox's deluxe 'While New York Sleeps' starring Estelle Taylor, Marc MacDermott [sic] and Harry Southern [sic]. Illustration included.

17
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…

18
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-15 - 1923-08-18
Summary:

Wednesday 15th to Saturday 18th August at 5 p.m. sharp and 9.15 p.m., Fox's great picture presents Estelle Taylor, Marc MacDermott [sic] and Harry Southern [sic] in 'While New York Sleeps' in 8 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: 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,…