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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-19 - 1921-09-19
Summary:

Tonight! At 9.15 p.m., a Grand Variety Concert, programme organized by Mr. A. B. Allan. Admission: $1.5, $1 and 60 cents. Remarks: Matinee programme: 5.15 p.m., 'Fool's Gold,' 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Trail,' 10 & 11 epis. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-19 - 1921-09-19
Summary:

A grand variety concert will be held in honour of the visit of the Interport Lawn Bowls team from Shanghai. A great programme organized by Mr. A. B. Allan. Local talent, good artists. Admission: $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co., Hongkong Hotel Buildings.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-19 - 1921-09-19
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., a grand variety concert in honour of the visit of the Interport Lawn Bowlers from Shanghai. A great programme organized by Mr. A. B. Allan. Local talent, good artists. Admission: $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents. Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m., 'Fool's Gold'; 2.30…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-19 - 1921-09-19
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., A Grand Variety Concert. A great programme organized by Mr. A. B. Allan, local talent and good artistes. Admission: $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents. Matinee programmes 5.15 p.m., 'Fool's Gold'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Trail' 10 and 11 episodes.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-12
Summary:

The Westerners,' which was the principal attraction at the World Theatre last night, is a picturization of Stewart Edward White's famous novel of the same name, produced by Benjamin B. Hampton for Great Authors Picture, Inc. and enacted by screen artists as Roy Stewart, Mildred Manning…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-27 - 1922-01-30
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Dorothy Dalton in 'Quicksand.' Matinee shows: 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a Pathe serial, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers' with Marguerite Courtot, 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes. 5 p.m. sharp, Priscilla Dean in 'Outside the Law,' admission 60 and 40…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-27 - 1922-01-28
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m. only, Dorothy Dalton in 'Quicksand.' Matinee shows: 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a Pathe serial, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers,' with Marguerite Courtot, 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes; 5 p.m. sharp, Priscilla Dean in 'Outside the Law.' Admission: 60…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-27 - 1922-01-30
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Dorothy Dalton in 'Quicksand.' Matinee shows: 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a Pathe serial, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers' with Marguerite Courtot; 5 p.m. sharp, Priscilla Dean in 'Outside the Law.' Admission: 60 cents and 40 cents.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-03 - 1922-02-06
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, 'A Doll's House,' featuring Elsie Ferguson. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers,' 4 and 5 epis. Booking at the Theatre. February 4 & 6 Remarks: Sunday matinee at 6 p.m. sharp, William…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-03 - 1922-02-06
Summary:

5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Elsie Ferguson in Henrik Ibsen's most notable play of a shattered love and a woman undeceived 'A Doll's House.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers,' 4 and 5 episodes. Booking at the theatre. February 4 Remarks:…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-10 - 1922-02-13
Summary:

Today at 5 p.m. sharp and 9.15 p.m., Gaby Delys and Harry Pilcer in 'Gaby.' See the wonderful ballet scenes in natural colours at usual prices. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers,' 6 and 7 epis. Booking at the Theatre. February 11 & 13…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-10 - 1922-02-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. sharp, Gaby Deslys and Harry Pilcer, the world-famous dancers in the film masterpiece in 7 reels, 'Gaby.' Usual prices. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers' 6 and 7 episodes. Booking at the theatre. February 11…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-10 - 1922-02-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Gaby Delys [sic] and Harry Pilcer in 'Gaby.' Usual prices. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers' 6 and 7 episodes. Booking at the Theatre. Sunday's matinee 6 p.m. sharp, Vivian Martin in 'Mirandy Smiles.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-17 - 1922-02-20
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m. performance, the Great Garcia Troupe. Bumps and Co., a comedy pantomime novelty and Nina, the girl with the personality in a new repertoire of songs and dances. Also Gladys Walton in 'The Man Tamer.' Prices of admission: $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents. 2.30 and 7.15…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-17 - 1922-02-18
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m. performance only, the Great Garcia Troupe, Bumps and Co., a comedy pantomime novelty, Nina, the girl with the personality in a new repertoire of songs and dances, and Gladys Walton in 'The Man Tamer.' Prices of admission: $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents. 2.30 and 7.15 p.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-18 - 1922-02-20
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m. performance only, the last show of The Great Garcia Troupe. Also, Gladys Walton in 'The Man Tamer.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers,' 8 & 9 epis. Booking at the Theatre. February 18 Remarks: Sunday matinee, 6 p.m. sharp,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-20 - 1922-02-20
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m. performance only, the last show of the Great Garcia Troupe, Bumps and Company, Nina and the Garcia Brothers. Also Gladys Walton in 'The Man Tamer.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers' 8 and 9 episodes. Booking at the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-23 - 1922-02-25
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., by C. Gardner Sullivan, directed by Fred Niblo, 'Sex.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers,' episodes 10 and 11. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre. February 25 Remarks: Sunday matinee at 6 p.m. sharp, Lila Lee in…