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: 1921-10-25
Summary:

With reference to the Magistracy, a meeting of the Licensing Board will be held in the Council Chamber on Friday. John Johnson Blake applied the theatre License for the World Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-04
Summary:

Local kinema concerns seeking theatre liquor licences for their premises need expect little sympathy from the Licensing Board was clear from the proceedings of the annual session this afternoon when an application by Mr. John Johnson Blake in respect of the World Theatre was refused. Court…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-04
Summary:

Luring Lips,' a Universal photodrama, is now playing at the World Theatre. The theme was written by John A. Moroso. Later, it was purchased by Universal as a starring vehicle for Edith Roberts and adapted to the screen by George Hively. The film was produced under the direction of King…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-06
Summary:

A Beggar in Purple,' the Edgar Lewis-Pathe photography, starring John Hargrave, is showing in the World Theatre today. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-26
Summary:

A Kiss in Time,' in which Wanda Hawley and T. Roy Barnes take the leading roles, will be shown at World Theatre this week. There are three well-known comedians supporting Wanda Hawley: T. Barnes, Walter Hiers and Bertram Johns.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-10
Summary:

Under Two Flags,' the great Universal dramatization of Ouida's famous novel, which comes to the World Theatre tomorrow. The film is directed by Tod Browning, starred by Priscilla Dean, James Kirkwood, John Davidson, Ethel Grey Terry, Stuart Holmes, Burton Law, W. H. Bainbridge, Fred…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-12
Summary:

Last night, World Theatre screened the film version of 'Ouida,' entitled 'Under Two Flags' featuring Priscilla Dean who made a comeback after an absence of several months. Produced by Universal and directed by Tod Browning, the film stays original to the novel. Even for Miss…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-18
Summary:

World Theatre is screening Realart picture entitled 'Too Much Wife' starring Wanda Hawley. Author Lorna Moon and scenarist Percy Heath have furnished the topic of marriage with humour. The supporting cast includes T. Roy Barnes, Arthur Hoyt, Lillian Langdon, Willard Louis and '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-17
Summary:

The Little 'Fraid Lady,' starring Mae Marsh, is opened at the World Theatre today. The film is Marsh's first Robertson-Cole super-special picture, which is directed by John G. Adolfi. Director believes Marsh has the most effective role of her career. The dramatic opportunities…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-17
Summary:

Beginning today for a run of three days, World Theatre is going to screen the new Robertson-Cole production 'The Little 'Fraid Lady' starring Mae Marsh. The story is adapted from Marjorie Benton Cooke's popular novel, 'The Girl Who Lived in the Woods' and directed…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-08
Summary:

Why Worry' is Lloyd's first serious attempt at straight farce. Conspicuous among Lloyd's aides in 'Why Worry' are Jobyna Ralston and John Assen [sic]. The film is a riot of fun, and the only thing for you to worry about is getting into the World Theatre during its fun.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-23
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-27
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-30
Summary:

Lucretia Lombard,' the screen adaptation of the famous novel of the same name by Kathleen Norris, is scheduled for four days run at the World Theatre, commencing tomorrow, with Irene Rich and Monte Blue heading a distinguished cast of players. In casting the players, Director Jack Conway…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-10
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-12
Summary:

The Love Pirate,' a Richard Thomas production, released by F.B.O., showing at the World Theatre today. The picture is starred by Melbourne McDowell, Carmel Myers, Kathryn McGuire, Clyde Fillmore, John Tonkey, Carol Halloway and Edward W. Borman. Richard Thomas is the producer. Film plot…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-12
Summary:

In the annals of police courts, it is seldom found that a criminal has voluntarily accused himself of a crime, especially if that crime happens to be murder, but in 'The Love Pirate,' the Richard Thomas production, released by F. B. O., showing at the World Theatre today, a situation…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-21
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-23
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening King Vidor's first Goldwyn production 'Three Wise Fools.' The film was adapted from Austin Strong's comedy-drama by King Vidor, who also directed it. The film features Eleanor Boardman who is famous for her role in Rupert Hughes' '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-23
Summary:

The cast which appears in 'Three Wise Fools,' King Vidor's first Goldwyn production, which is coming to the World Theatre on Wednesday next, is one of those remarkable casts which have come to be associated with Goldwyn pictures. The film was adapted from Austin Strong's…