A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-02
Summary:

Desert Gold,' Benjamin B. Hampton and Eltinge F. Warner's picture of the widely-read Zane Grey's novel, which distributed by W. W. Hodkinson through Pathe Exchange Inc. comes to the World Theatre. The main cast included Eileen Percy and E. K. Lincoln. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-12
Summary:

The Westerners,' which was the principal attraction at the World Theatre last night, is a picturization of Stewart Edward White's famous novel of the same name, produced by Benjamin B. Hampton for Great Authors Picture, Inc. and enacted by screen artists as Roy Stewart, Mildred Manning…

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

Mother Eternal' will be last shown at the World Theatre tonight. Besides, 'The Hope Chest,' featuring Dorothy Gish, will be screened tomorrow. Film plot included.

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-04 - 1922-04-06
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Dorothy Gish in 'The Hope Chest.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber in 'Branded Four' episodes 8 and 9. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

5
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…

6
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: 1922-09-22 - 1922-09-22
Summary:

Tonight, Realart Pictures presents Alice Brady in 'The Land of Hope.' Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-23
Summary:

The Land of Hope,' a Realart play starring Alice Brady, was shown at the World Theatre last night. Film synopsis included.

9
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-07
Summary:

Come Again Smith,' in which Jesse D. Hampton presents J. Warren Kerrigan in the story, will be shown at the World Theatre tomorrow and Monday. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-25
Summary:

Under the arrangement with the Hongkong Educational Authorities, Capt. Davit Doull, of the Australian Imperial Force, entertained a large gathering of University and College students at the World Theatre with an illustrated lecture upon 'Australia, Civilized and Savage.' the lecturer…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-10
Summary:

Theatre Proceeds – The proprietors of the World Theatre have decided to devote the whole of the proceeds of special performances to be given tomorrow (Tuesday) as 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m. They hope their patrons will enable them to present to the Relief Committee a substantial sum.

12
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-29 - 1923-11-29
Summary:

Today till Saturday, a Benj. B. Hampton production, Zane Grey's 'The Man of the Forest,' with an all-star cast including Robert McKim, Claire Adams and Carl Gantvoort, produced by Benj. B. Hampton and his associates William H. Clifford, Elliott Howe, Jean Hensholt, supported by…

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-29
Summary:

Carl Gantvoort makes one of the screen's finest romance heroes as he is seen at the World Theatre today in 'The Man of the Forest,' Benjamin B. Hampton's greatest photoplay of the novel by Zane Grey, in which he plays 'Milt Dale,' the title role. When Henry W.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-24 - 1923-12-24
Summary:

A B. B. Hampton Productions, 'The Killer,' a thriller from the novel by Stewart Edward White.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-25 - 1923-12-25
Summary:

A Benjamin B. Hampton production, 'The Killer.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-27
Summary:

A killer of fiction, not history, is introduced in Benjamin B. Hampton's picturization of Stewart Edward White's novel, 'The Killer.' It is showing at the World Theatre today, with Frank Campeau interpreting the role. The action of 'The Killer' takes place in Los…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-28 - 1923-12-28
Summary:

A Benjamin B. Hampton production, 'The Killer,' adapted from the novel by Stewart Edward White, with an all-star cast with Tod Sloan, Claire Adams, Frank Campeau, Jack Conway, Frankie Lee and Edward Peil.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-29 - 1923-12-29
Summary:

Today only, A Benjamin B. Hampton production, 'The Killer,' adapted from the novel by Stewart Edward White, Pathe distributors.

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Headline: The Killer'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-29
Summary:

From the beginning to the end of 'The Killer,' the Benjamin B. Hampton Pathe feature show for the last time at the World Theatre today, there is not a single moment in which you can lean back in your seat and let out the breath pent up by its thrills. No one but a Stewart Edward White…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-08 - 1924-12-08
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mae Marsh in 'The Beloved Traitor.' Usual prices. Don't miss it. Starting Wednesday next, Warner Bros. by arrangement with the dean of drama, David Belasco in 'The Gold Diggers,' with Hope Hampton, Louise Fazenda, Wyndham…