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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-09
Summary:

The programme of the benefit concert on behalf of the widow of the late Lce Cpl. Way taking place in the World Theatre. Performers included: Mrs. H. A. Jones, Mrs. N. Lockhart, Mr. Harland, Mr. W. R. Crow, Mr. Cawsey, Mr. E. Hill.

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-13
Summary:

The Bandbox' is a Deitrich-Beck [sic] Inc. picture directed by R. William Neill, which comes to the World Theatre soon. The cast of this big Hodkinson release includes Doris Kenyon, Alexander Gaden as her leading man. Other supporting crew members recruited by Theodore C. Deitrich [sic],…

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-21
Summary:

Sex,' the newest J. Parker Read Jr. special production, starring Louise Glaum, will open at the World Theatre this week. It is released by W. W. Hodkinson. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-25
Summary:

Sex,' the newest J. Parker Read Jr. special production, starring Louise Glaum, is now available at the World Theatre. Noted that it is released by W. W. Hodkinson. Film synopsis included.

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-24
Summary:

World Theatre will screen 'The Blue Bonnet' from Friday, 24th. The film is featuring Billie Rhodes, who is performing in her first W. W. Hodkinson release. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-24
Summary:

The Blue Bonnet,' starring Billie Rhodes, will be screened at the World Theatre on Friday. It's her first W.W. Hodkinson release. Film synopsis included.

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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.

9
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…

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-25
Summary:

H. B. Warner is presented at the World Theatre on Friday, May 26th in a picturization of the stage play by H. V. Esmond, 'When We Were Twenty-One.' He is given support of James Morrison, Claire Anderson and Christine Mayo. It is a Jesse D. Hampton-Pathe feature and enjoys the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-25
Summary:

World Theatre is going to screen 'When We Were Twenty-one,' starring H.B. Warner, on Friday. The photoplay is directed by Henry King and is produced by Jesse D. Hampton for Pathe distribution. The cast also includes James W. Morrison, Claire Anderson, Christine Mayo, Minna Grey and…

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-27
Summary:

Adapted from H. V. Esmond's play, made famous by Nat Goodwin and Maxime Elliott, 'When We Were Twenty-One' presents Mr. Warner at the World Theatre tonight. The youth is played by James Morrison, and the girl is played by Claire Anderson. At the same time, Christine Mayo plays the…

13
Headline: The Sage Hen'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-13
Summary:

The Sage Hen,' directed by Edgar Lewis for Pathe and is showing at the World Theatre on Friday. The film starred Gladys Brockwell, Lillian Rich, Wallace MacDonald, Arthur Morrison, James Mason, Alfred Allen and Richard Headrick.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-07-13
Summary:

World Theatre is screening the Edgar Lewis-Pathe feature entitled 'The Sage Hen,' for four days commencing Friday, the 14th. The film is starring Gladys Brockwell in the principal role. The cast also includes Lillian Rich, Wallace MacDonald, Jame [sic] Mason, Helen Case, Arthur…

15
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-14
Summary:

The Sage Hen,' Edgar Lewis' newest feature production for Pathe, is now being shown at the World Theatre. The leading role is taken by Gladys Brockwell, with the support of Lillian Rich, Wallace MacDonald, James Mason, Arthur Morrison, Helen Case, Alfred Morrison, and Richard Headrick…

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-11
Summary:

The Lone Wolf's Daughter' is the name of a Hodgkinson [sic] release, in which Louse [sic] Glaum takes the leading role, now being screened at the World Theatre. Film plot included.

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-01
Summary:

The Manager of Messrs Liggett and Myers was summoned before Mr. R. E. Lindsell at the Magistracy yesterday for exhibiting a poster on Government property without a permit. Mr. E. H. Ray [sic], of the Coronet Theatre, appeared on two summonses of the same nature. He was fined $1 on each summons.…

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-14 - 1923-02-17
Summary:

Wed. 14th to Sat. 17th March at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Hodkinson's special picture 'The Breaking Point' starring Bessie Barriscale. At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'White Eagle,' Wed. & Thur., epis. 7 & 8; Fri.-Mon., epis. 9 & 10; Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-14 - 1923-03-17
Summary:

Wednesday 14th to Saturday 17th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Hodkinson's special picture, 'The Breaking Point' starring Bessie Barriscale. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, 'White Eagle' episodes 7 and 8; Friday to Monday, 'White Eagle' episodes 9 and 10.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-14 - 1923-03-14
Summary:

J. L. Frotheringham presents 'The Breaking Point' starring Bessie Barriscale, directed by Paul Scardon, written by H. H. Van Loan, with an all-star cast including Walter McGrall, Joseph J. Dowling, Wilfred Lucas, Pat O'Malley and Ethel Grey Terry, distributed by W. W. Hodkinson.…