A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-07-26
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow night entertainments are to be given by the University Students in St. John's Hall on behalf of the Flood Relief fund. Cinematographic films are to be shown. Mrs. Marley, Mr. A.G. England, Professor Gonzales and his string band will perform.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-06 - 1921-09-09
Summary:

Friday, September 9th at 9.15 p.m., Grand Benefit Concert in aid of the widow of the late Lc Cpl. Way, Wiltshire Regiment, under the distinguished patronage of H. E. the governor, Sir R. E. Stubbs, K. C. M. G., H. E. L general, G. M. Kirk Patrick, K. C. B., K. C. S. L., programme organized by Mr…

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-12 - 1921-12-12
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Captain E. R. G. R. Evans, C. B. D. S. O., R. N. will tell the story of Captain Scott's Last Antarctic Expedition. H. E. The Governor, Sir R. E. Stubbs, K. C. M. G. will preside. Admission: $2.00, $1.50 and $1.00. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co., (Tel. 951). 5.15 p.m.…

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-27 - 1922-05-01
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., May McAvoy and Bruce Gordon in 'Forbidden Valley [sic]' in 6 parts. 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., 'The White Horseman' episodes 14 and 15. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. April 27, 28 & 29 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'Forbidden…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-13 - 1922-10-16
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lewis J. Selznick presents Conway Tearle in Elaine Sterne's 'The Road of Ambition' in 7 reels. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Double Adventure' episodes 14 and 15. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-23 - 1922-10-24
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Robertson-Cole presents William Desmond in 'Life's a Funny Proposition.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-08 - 1923-01-10
Summary:

Lew Cody in 'Occasionally Yours.' Robertson-Cole super special.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-10 - 1923-01-13
Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday, 10th to 13th January, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lew Cody in 'Occasionally Yours,' a Robertson-Cole super-special in 6 parts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Wednesday to Thursday, 'Invisible Ray' episodes 13, 14 and 15; Friday to Monday, 'The Adventures of Robinson…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-05 - 1923-03-06
Summary:

Monday and Tuesday, 5th and 6th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Robertson-Cole Co. presents all-star cast in 'Better Times,' a romance of laughter and tears. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Monday, Robinson Crusoe, episodes 15 and 16; Tuesday to Thursday, White Eagle, episodes 5 and 6. Usual prices.…

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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…

13
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-19 - 1923-05-26
Summary:

Pauline Frederick in Florence Barclay's remarkable novel, 'The Mistress of Shenstone,' a Robertson-Cole super special.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-23
Summary:

The Mistress of Shenstone,' the latest Robertson-Cole super special starring Pauline Frederick, is as artistic as it is dramatic. The film is adapted from the famous novel by Florence Barclay and will open at the World Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-24
Summary:

This afternoon at the World Theatre, the public will be offered a rare combination in the form of 'The Mistress of Shenstone,' Pauline Frederick's latest Robertson-Cole super-special production.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-31
Summary:

A Wife's Awakening,' produced by Gasnier for R. C. Pictures Corporation is scheduled for exhibition at the World Theatre from today and Saturday. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-31 - 1923-06-02
Summary:

Thursday 31st May to Saturday 2nd June at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., R. C. Pictures Corporation presents 'A Wife's Awakening.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Francis Ford and Ella Hall in 'The Great Reward' episodes 9 and 10. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-02 - 1923-06-02
Summary:

R-C Pictures Corp. presents 'A Wife's Awakening,' the tale of a man with a twisted soul, directed by Gasnier.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-05 - 1923-06-06
Summary:

Tuesday 5th and Wednesday 6th June at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Robertson-Cole presents Billie Rhodes in 'The Girl of My Dreams.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Great Reward' episodes 11 and 12. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-11 - 1923-06-11
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Robertson-Cole presents H. D. [sic] Warner in 'A Fugitive From Matrimony.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Great Reward' episodes 13 and 14. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.