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: 1921-08-16
Summary:

The management of the World Theatre announces that 'Loyalty,' a six-reel Bernstein production of absorbing interest will be screened tonight at 9.15 p.m. with Miss Betty Brice in the principal role.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-16
Summary:

The management of the World Theatre announces that 'Loyalty,' a six-reel Bernstein Production, will be screened tonight, with Miss Betty Brice in the principal role. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-16
Summary:

World Theatre announces that 'Loyalty,' a six-reel Bernstein production, will be screened tonight. Miss Betty Brice takes the principal role.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-09
Summary:

As a Man Thinks,' featuring Leah Baird, will be shown at the World Theatre. It is the first of a series of pictures adapted from the successful stage play of Augustus Thomas. Henry Clive portrays the role of husband, while Mlle. Elaine Amazar acts as the artist's model. Others in the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-10
Summary:

As a Man Thinks,' a Four Star production featuring Leah Baird, Henry Clive, Mile. Elaine Amazar, Betty Howe, Warburton Gamble, Alexander Herbert and Charles C. Brandt, will be shown at the World Theatre on Saturday.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-19
Summary:

Pathe's latest star, Emmy Wehlen, will take the leading role in the special attraction coming to the World Theatre under the title of 'Lifting Shadows.' The run of this famous film begins on Friday next. Henri Ardel is the author of the story.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-24 - 1922-05-26
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., H. B. Warner in 'When We Were Twenty-One,' adapted from Nat Goodwin's famous stage success. Henry King, Director; H. V. Esmond, Author.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-25
Summary:

When We Were Twenty-one,' in which H. B. Warner is starring, is going to be screened at the World Theatre. The film is a photoplay version of H. V. Esmond's stage drama. Besides, a splendid cast has been assembled by Director Henry King. Details as follow: Mr. Warner plays Nat Goddwin…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-25
Summary:

H. B. Warner is presented at the World Theatre on Friday, May 26th in a picturization of the stage play by H. V. Esmond, 'When We Were Twenty-One.' He is given support of James Morrison, Claire Anderson and Christine Mayo. It is a Jesse D. Hampton-Pathe feature and enjoys the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-25
Summary:

World Theatre is going to screen 'When We Were Twenty-one,' starring H.B. Warner, on Friday. The photoplay is directed by Henry King and is produced by Jesse D. Hampton for Pathe distribution. The cast also includes James W. Morrison, Claire Anderson, Christine Mayo, Minna Grey and…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-18
Summary:

The Man Who Lost Himself.' The first of a series of Selznick Pictures featuring William Faversham, from a book by H. de Vere Stacpole [sic], will be shown at the World Theatre. Other cast included Hedda Hooper.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-01 - 1922-11-04
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox special production, Pearl White in 'The Thief,' in 7 reels. Prices of admission: 9.15 p.m. Performances - $1.2 & 80 cents; 5.15 p.m. Matinees – 70 & 50 cents. November 1-2 Remarks: On page 7, another ad. will photo. The…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-04 - 1922-11-04
Summary:

Today only, last shows Henri Bernstein's 'The Thief' featuring Pearl White. From Sunday till Tuesday, Owen Moore in 'The Chicken in the Case.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-11-04 - 1922-11-04
Summary:

Today only, last shows, Henri Bernstein's 'The Thief' featuring Pearl White. From Sunday till Tuesday, Owen Moore in 'The Chicken in the Case.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-23
Summary:

According to Henry King, director of Pauline Frederick's latest Robertson-Cole super-special production, 'The Mistress of Shenstone,' adapted from the novel by Florence Barclay, and which opens at the World Theatre on 24th inst., the day of 'repressive' acting has…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-24 - 1923-05-24
Summary:

Robertson-Cole presents Pauline Frederick in 'The Mistress of Shenstone' by Florence Barclay, directed by Henry King. Three days only. Beginning today. Illustration included.

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Headline: At the World
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-20 - 1923-06-23
Summary:

From Thursday, the 21st inst., round 7 ('Young King Cole') of 'The New Leather Pushers featuring Reginald Denny. June 23 Remarks: 'Modern Husbands,' starring Henry B. Walthall. Also watch for round 8 ('He Raised Kane').

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-21 - 1923-06-23
Summary:

Thur. 21st to Sat. 23rd June at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Henry B. Walthall in 'Modern Husbands,' The New 'Leather Pushers' Round 7 (Young King Cole) featuring Reginald Denny. At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Go-Get-'Em Hutch,' Thur. & Fri., epis…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-21 - 1923-06-23
Summary:

Thursday 21st to Saturday 23rd June at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Henry B. Walthall in 'Modern Husbands' and 'The New Leather Pushers' (round 7), 'Young King Cole' featuring Reginald Denny. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Go Get ‘Em Hutch,' Thursday and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-21 - 1923-06-23
Summary:

Tuesday 21st to Saturday 23rd June at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Henry B. Walthall in 'Modern Husbands' and 'The New Leather Pushers' round 7 ('Young King Cole') featuring Reginald Denny. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Go Get ‘Em Hutch,' Thursday…