A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-13 - 1924-12-20
Summary:

The biggest boxing show starting Wednesday 17th, 'Firpo vs. Wills' (12 rounds) and 'Dempsey vs. Gibbons' (15 rounds). December 15 Remarks: Today & tomorrow, Georges Carpentier in 'The Wonder Man.' December 16-17 & 19 Remarks: Another ad. on the biggest…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-13 - 1924-12-13
Summary:

World Theatre takes pride in announcing the biggest boxing show ever seen. Nine full reels of thrills, suspense and excitement unequalled in motion picture history. Firpo vs. Wills (12 rounds) and Dempsey vs. Gibbons (15 rounds). Starting Wednesday 17th.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-13 - 1924-12-20
Summary:

Starting Wednesday 17th, biggest boxing show, Firpo vs. Wills and Dempsey vs. Gibbons. Prices: $2.00, $1.00 and 60 cents. Soldiers, sailors and scholars half price. December 20 Remarks: Commencing tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, Malvina Longfellow in 'The Story of the Rosary.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-15 - 1924-12-16
Summary:

Today & tomorrow only at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Georges Carpentier in 'The Wonder Man.' Commencing Wed. 17th, the biggest boxing show, 'Firpo vs. Wills' (12 rounds) and 'Dempsey vs. Gibbons' (15 rounds). Today till Thursday at 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., a marvelous…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-15 - 1924-12-16
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Georges Carpentier in 'The Wonder Man' in 7 reels. Usual prices. Commencing Wednesday 17th, the biggest boxing show ever seen, Dempsey vs. Gibbons (15 rounds) and Firpo vs. Wills (12 rounds), nine reels of excitement. Today till Thursday…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-15 - 1924-12-15
Summary:

World Theatre takes pride in announcing the biggest boxing show ever seen. Nine full reels of thrills, suspense and excitement unequalled in motion picture history. Firpo vs. Wills (12 rounds) and Dempsey vs. Gibbons (15 rounds). Starting Wednesday 17th. Increased prices. Booking now on. Book…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-16 - 1924-12-19
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow, Saturday 20th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., biggest boxing show, Firpo vs. Wills (12 rounds) and Dempsey vs. Gibbons (15 rounds). A show for everybody. Prices: $2.00, $1.00 and 60 cents. Booking now on at the theatre. Picture included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-17 - 1924-12-19
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. only, the greatest boxing show, nine full reels of thrills, suspense and excitement unequalled in motion picture history. Firpo vs. Wills (12 rounds) and Dempsey vs. Gibbons (15 rounds). Prices $2.00, $1.00 and 60 cents. Soldiers, sailors and students…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-17 - 1924-12-18
Summary:

Starting today, finishing Saturday, December 20th, showing at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., for four days only, biggest boxing show ever seen, nine full reels of thrills, suspense and excitement unequalled in motion picture history, Firpo vs. Wills (12 rounds) and Dempsey vs. Gibbons (15 rounds). Prices $…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-20 - 1924-12-20
Summary:

Last chance to see the biggest boxing show ever seen here, Firpo vs. Wills (12 rounds) and Dempsey vs. Gibbons (15 rounds), nine full reels of thrills, suspense and excitement unequalled in motion picture history. Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. only. Commencing tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-20 - 1924-12-20
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the biggest boxing show ever seen, nine full reels of thrills, suspense and excitement unequalled in motion picture history, Firpo vs. Wills (12 rounds) and Dempsey vs. Gibbons (15 rounds). Increased prices. Commencing tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Malvina…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-28 - 1923-04-01
Summary:

See this vital drama of restless wives and discontented husbands, 'Temptation.' Also, Jack Dempsey in 'A Society Knockout.' March 28 remarks: 'Temptation' featuring Eva Novak, Byrant Washburn, June Elvidge, Phillips Smalley and Vernon Steele. Today only, Baby Peggy…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-28 - 1925-04-01
Summary:

Starting tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m., 'Temptation.' Also Jack Dempsey in 'A Society Knockout.' Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Baby Peggy in 'Helen's Baby.' March 30 & 31 Remarks: Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The World Against Her.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-01 - 1925-04-01
Summary:

Last chance to see a vital drama of restless wives and discontented husbands, 'Temptation,' with an all-star cast including Eva Novak, Bryant Washburn and others. Also Jack Dempsey in 'A Society Knockout,' second of the 'Fight and Win' series. Final show today at 5.…

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

Today and tomorrow, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mia May in 'The Price She Paid,' in eight reels, adapted from E. Bajda's stage play. Usual prices. Starting Sunday, 'The Barefoot Boy.' Also Jack Dempsey in 'West of the Water Bucket,' the third of the 'Fight and Win…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-02 - 1925-04-04
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mia May in 'The Price She Paid,' adapted from E. Bajda's famous stage play in eight reels, with special music at ordinary prices. Coming, 'The Barefoot Boy,' with an all-star cast including John Bowers, Marjorie Daw and others.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-02 - 1925-04-03
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mia May in 'The Price She Paid,' adapted from E. Bajda's famous stage play in eight reels. Usual prices. Starting Sunday, 'The Barefoot Boy.' Also Jack Dempsey in 'West of the Water Bucket,' the third of the '…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-02 - 1925-04-04
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15, Mia May in 'The Price She Paid,' adapted from E. Bajda's famous stage play. With special music at ordinary prices. Coming, 'The Barefoot Boy,' with John Bowers, Marjorie Daw and others. Also Jack Dempsey in 'West of the Water…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-04 - 1925-04-08
Summary:

Today till Wednesday, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Barefoot Boy' featuring John Bowers, Marjorie Daw, Sylvia Breamer, and a marvellous all star cast. Also Jack Dempsey in 'West of the Water Bucket,' the third of the 'Fight and Win' series. Picture or illustration…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-04 - 1925-04-04
Summary:

Starting tomorrow, 6 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Barefoot Boy,' with an all-star cast including John Bowers, Marjorie Daw, Tully Marshall, Raymond Hatton, Sylvia Breamer and others. Also Jack Dempsey in 'Wets of the Water Bucket' [sic], the third of the 'Fight and Win'…