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: 1921-07-22 - 1921-07-23
Summary:

See Jack Deampsey [sic] give Willard the Knock-out Blow at 9.15 p.m. tonight. July 23 Remarks: At 7.15, Saturday 23rd, Sunday 24th and Monday 25th, the Men of the American Fleet will be entertained by the Government.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-23
Summary:

Following the recent victory of Jack Dempsey over Georges Carpentier, there is an especial interest attaching to the film being shown at the World Theatre this week taken of the Dempsey-Willard fight about 18 months ago when Dempsey wrested the title of the world's heavyweight champion.it…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-23 - 1921-08-25
Summary:

Charles Ray in 'The Hired Man,' a Paramount star attraction in 5 acts, Paramount Magazine and Mack Sennet [sic] Comedies. At 5.15 p.m. Matinees on Tuesday & Wednesday (23rd & 24th), 'Eyes of Youth.' Thursday, 25th August, 4th & 5th episodes of 'Vanishing…

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-24 - 1921-09-01
Summary:

Opens at 9.15 p.m. August 26, the great battle 'Dempsey vs. Carpentier' in 5 parts. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co. August 24 Remarks: Photo included. August 25 Remarks: Watch for the opening date. August 26, 27 & 28 Remarks: Max Linder as a Duelist. Prices $2, $1.5 & $1.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-02 - 1921-09-05
Summary:

Friday, 2nd to Monday, 5th September, at 9.15 p.m., Zane Grey's 'Desert Gold' in 7 parts, starring E. K. Lincon [sic]. Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m. on Friday, 2nd, 'Dempsey Carpentier,' Saturday, 3rd, 'Woman & the Law'; 7.15 p.m. from Friday, 2nd to Monday…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-08 - 1921-11-10
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Jack Sherrill & Mable Withee in 'Once to Every Man,' in 6 parts, Comedies and Pathe News. Matinees: 5.15 p.m., 'La La Lucille.' 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 6 & 7 episodes of 'King of Circus.' Usual prices. Booking at Messrs.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-09
Summary:

The Frohman Amusement Co. of which William L. Sherrill is the alpha and omega, has constructed a fine piece of moving picture property in 'Once to Every Man,' a feature in which J. Sherrill co-starred with Mabel [sic] Withee. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-21 - 1921-11-24
Summary:

See the world's heavyweight championship contest between Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpentier, 5 reels of terrific action at usual prices commencing Tuesday till Thursday, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., at the World Theatre. Usual prices. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co. November 22-24 Remarks: 2.30…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-23 - 1921-12-24
Summary:

Saturday 24th at 2.30 p.m. performance, J. Sherrill & Mabel [sic] Withee in 'Once to Every Man.' Saturday 24th, 5.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'Foolish Virgin.' Sunday 25th, 'Santa Claus & Star of Bethlehem.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-02 - 1922-06-05
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Woman Thou Gavest Me,' a superb Paramount-Artcraft special in 6 parts, featuring Katherine MacDonald and Jack Holt. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die,' epis. 6 & 7. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. June 2-3 Remarks: On…

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-07
Summary:

For two days only, World Theatre is screening 'Come Again Smith' featuring Jack Kerrigan. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-13 - 1922-12-16
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, 14th to 16th Dec., at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck,' in 5 parts. Also, Round one of 'The Leather Pusher.' December 13 Remarks: At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., William Russell in 'Challenge of the Law,' 5 parts. December 14-16…

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-18 - 1922-12-19
Summary:

Mon. 18th & Tue. 19th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart presents 'A Private Scandal' with May McAvoy. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Ruth Clifford & Jack Sherrill in 'The Invisible Ray,' epis. 1 & 2. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-20 - 1922-12-22
Summary:

Wednesday to Friday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Buck Jones in 'Firebrand Trevison.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Ruth Clifford & Jack Sherrill in 'The Invisible Ray,' epis. 3 & 4. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-27
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening a Benjamin B. Hampton production 'The Killer' which is inspired from Stewart Edward White's novel. The film features Claire Adams, who is famous for her work with little Frankie Lee of 'The Westerners' and 'The Miracle Man.' The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-18 - 1924-02-23
Summary:

The Abysmal Brute,' a Universal-Jewel production presented by Carl Laemmle. Film plot included. Watch & wait! February 18 Remarks: The ad didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. February 19-20 Remarks: Beginning Wednesday 20th at the World Theatre, Des…

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-20 - 1924-02-23
Summary:

Wed. to Sat., 20th to 23th Feb., Jack London's 'The Abysmal Brute,' in 8 parts with Reginald Deny [sic], supported by Mabel Julienne Scott, Buddy Messinger, Hayden Stevenson, David Torrance and others. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-31 - 1924-04-01
Summary:

Mon. 31st and Tue. 1st April at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Jack Hoxie in 'The Man from Wyoming.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-03 - 1924-05-06
Summary:

A new round of the Leather Pushers, 'The Wandering Two,' De Luxe edition with Reginald Denny, commencing Sunday 4th till Tuesday 6th. Also, Jack Hoxie in 'Men in the Raw.' May 6 Remarks: Another ad. on 'The Wandering Two' only.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-05 - 1924-05-06
Summary:

Mon. & Tue. Only, a new round of 'The Leather Pushers' De Luxe edition featuring Reginald Denny. Also, Jack Hoxies [sic] in 'Men in the Raw.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.