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: 1922-06-09
Summary:

The Lure of Egypt,' featuring Claire Adams, Robert McKim, Joseph Dowling, Maude Wayne and Carl Gantvoort, will be screened at the World Theatre on Friday. The film is directed by Howard Hickman, and is based on Norma Lorimer's novel, 'There was a King in Egypt.' Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-09
Summary:

Today, World Theatre is showing the Federal-Pathe photodrama 'The Lure of Egypt.' The photodrama is based on Norma Lorimer's novel 'There was a King in Egypt.' Directed by Howard Hickman, the cast includes Robert McKim, Claire Adams, Joseph J. Dowing [sic], Maude Wayne,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-17 - 1922-10-19
Summary:

Today at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Marion Davies in 'The Burden of Proof.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Double Adventure,' epis. 14 & 15 (final). Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-17 - 1922-10-19
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Marion Davies in 'The Burden of Proof.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Double Adventure' episodes 14 and 15 (final). Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-17
Summary:

The Burden of Proof,' in which Marion Davies takes the leading role, will be screened at the World Theatre for three consecutive nights beginning from Tuesday. The film is directed by Julius Steger. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-17
Summary:

World Theatre is going to screen 'The Burden of Proof' featuring Marion Davies, for three nights commencing from Tuesday. The film is directed by Julius Steger. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-17 - 1922-10-19
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Marion Davies in 'The Burden of Proof.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Double Adventure' episodes 14 and 15 (final). Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-03 - 1923-09-04
Summary:

Mon. 3rd & Tue. 4th Sept. at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'The Scarlet Car,' from the gripping novel by Richard Harding Davis, featuring Herbert Rawlinson. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-03 - 1923-09-04
Summary:

Monday 3rd and Tuesday 4th September at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Scarlet Car,' from the gripping novel by Richard Harding Davis, featuring Herbert Rawlinson. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-03
Summary:

The Scarlet Car,' a dramatic adventure photoplay now showing at the World Theatre, is one of the most intensely human tales ever written by that famous novelist Richard Harding Davis. Tomorrow will be the last show of a moving story that rushes to its surprising climax with the speed of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-03 - 1923-09-04
Summary:

Monday 3rd and Tuesday 4th September at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Scarlet Car' from the gripping novel by Richard Harding Davis, America's Master storyteller, featuring Herbert Rawlinson. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-02
Summary:

Written by Richard Harding Davis, the story fills one with a healthy admiration for the modesty of the hero played by Norman Kerry. How the revolutionary is checkmated by Clay provides most of the action and ends dramatically. The picture will run from Wednesday to Saturday.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-07
Summary:

Harold Lloyd performs his own stunts in Pathe comedy 'Safety Last,' which comes to the World Theatre. He is the rollicking youth of 'A Sailor Made Man.' He is supported by Mildred Davis. Production details included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-07
Summary:

The Happy Couple of Filmdom – Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lloyd are coming to the World Theatre today in the seven-reel Pathe comedy, 'Safety Last.' The romances began about three years ago when Mildred Davis joined the Hal Roach and made her first appearance with Harold in the two-reel comedy…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-09
Summary:

Harold Lloyd is the most consistent performer in the movies. That's what Bob Sherwood, motion critic of Life, had to say about the comedian who opened last Wednesday at the World Theatre in his seven-reel Pathe comedy, 'Safety Last,' with a crowded house. And a real story with…

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Headline: A Killer
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-27
Summary:

The Killer' the Benjamin B. Hampton-Pathe feature is showing in the World Theatre. The film was directed by Howard Hickman and interpreted by a cast headed by Frank Campeau, Claire Adams, Jack Conway, little Frankie Lee, Tod Sloan, Edward Peil, Milton Ross, Frank Hayes. Film synopsis…

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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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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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-07
Summary:

World Theatre is currently screening the Universal photoplay 'Ride for Your Life' starring Hoot Gibson and Laura La Plante, who was recently made a star by Carl Laemmle. The comedy is directed by Edward Sedgwick and exhibits the picturesqueness of California's gold rush days. The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-07
Summary:

For those who want to step out of the routine of workday life into the atmosphere of refreshing comedy, one can do no better than to recommend Hoot Gibson's new Universal western feature, 'Ride for Your Life,' now showing at the World Theatre. Edward Sedgwick, who directed the…