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: 1921-11-29 - 1921-12-01
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Harry Carey & Irene Rich in 'Desperate Trails.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Eddie Pollo [sic] in 12 & 13 episodes of 'King of Circus.' Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.

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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: 1922-04-10
Summary:

World Theatre continues to screen the Goldwyn film entitled 'A Voice in the Dark.' The film is directed by Frank Lloyd and the cast includes Ramsey Wallace, Irene Rich, Alice Hollister, Alan Hale, Ora Carew, Alec Francis and James Neill. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-18
Summary:

World Theatre is going to screen the film version of Meredith Nicholson's famous best-seller 'The House of a Thousand Candles,' entitled 'Haunting Shadows,' featuring H. B. Warner. A real example of Tudor architecture was used to show the interior and exterior of the…

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-19 - 1923-11-19
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 p.m. & 9.15 p.m., Irene Rich in 'The Call of Home,' and Harrold [sic] Lloyd in 'Move On.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-20 - 1923-12-22
Summary:

Thur. 20th to Sat. 23rd December, 'Moon Madness,' with Edith Storey, William Courtleigh, Josef Swickard, Wallace McDonald, Irene Hunt and San De Grasse, a Robertson-Cole special. Usual price. Booking at the Theatre. December 20 Remarks: Another ad. on page 4.

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Headline: Brass
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-14 - 1924-06-21
Summary:

June 14 & 16 Remarks: Teaser ads for the film 'Brass.' The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. June 16 Remarks: A wondeful cast including Monte Blue, Marie Prevost, Frank Keenan, Irene Rich, Harry Myers, Helen Ferguson, Miss DuPont and Pat O…

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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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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-18 - 1924-06-21
Summary:

Today to Sat. 21st at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Warner Bros. presents Monte Blue, Marie Prevost, Frank Keenan, Irene Rich, Miss DuPont and Pat O'Malley in 'Brass,' in 9 parts. Also, Pathe British Gazette and Hongkong Topical Film produced by China Sun Motion Picture Co., including The…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-29 - 1924-09-30
Summary:

Today & tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Jack Hoxie in 'Where Is This West?' Film plot included. Today till Thursday at 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'The Hand of Vengeance' [sic], ep. 7 & 8 and 'Vod-a-vil' & 'A London Bobby.' Usual prices.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-01 - 1924-10-04
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Irene Rich and Monte Blue in 'Lucretia Lombard,' adapted from the novel by Kathleen Norris. A Warner Bros. class of the screen. Also, British Gazette 1109/10, 'Felix Tries for Treasure' (Inkwell cartoon) and 'His New Papa…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-01
Summary:

World Theatre will be showing a Warner Brothers classic 'Lucretia Lombard' today. The Harry Ranf [sic] production is a screen adaptation of Kathleen Norris's famous novel of the same name. Jack Conway directed the picture and the cast includes Irene Rich and Monte Blue.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-26 - 1925-02-03
Summary:

William Fox presents 'Over the Hill ' in eleven reels. Today and tomorrow, the latest and best Chinese production 'The Test of True Love' produced by the Commercial Press. January 27 remarks: Starting tomorrow, Norma Talmadge in 'The Probation Wife.' January 31…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-04 - 1925-02-07
Summary:

Don't miss a Warner Bros. Classic of the Screen 'Being Respectable,' from Grace H. Flandrau with Marie Prevost, Monte Blue, Irene Rich, Louise Fazenda, Theodore von Eltz. Added attraction: 'Plus and Minus' (Cameo Comedy), 'Reunion' (Inkwell Cartoon). February 4…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-10 - 1925-03-14
Summary:

Starting tomorrow, Monte Blue and Irene Rich in 'Defying Destiny. The star is supported by a cast including Jackie Saunders, Russell Simpson and Tully Marshall. Constance Talmadge in 'The Beauty Shop.' March 11 and 12 remarks: Defying Destiny by Grace Sanderson Michie, A Louis…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-11
Summary:

World Theatre is screening 'Defying Destiny' featuring Irene Rich. The cast also includes Jackie Saunders, Russell Simpson and Tully Marshall.