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: 1904-06-30
Summary:

The second popular weekly entertainment at the Metropole Theatre, Metropole Hotel, takes place on Sat evening, commencing at 9 pm. Artists include Tom Morcomb, Miss Gertie Maisie, Walter King, McCormick and McGinty, the Percipaphone, American Biograph, Jas. Christie and George Gibbs. Rickshas […

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-23
Summary:

Following the recent victory of Jack Dempsey over Georges Carpentier, there is an especial interest attaching to the film being shown at the World Theatre this week taken of the Dempsey-Willard fight about 18 months ago when Dempsey wrested the title of the world's heavyweight champion.it…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-23 - 1921-08-25
Summary:

Charles Ray in 'The Hired Man,' a Paramount star attraction in 5 acts, Paramount Magazine and Mack Sennet [sic] Comedies. At 5.15 p.m. Matinees on Tuesday & Wednesday (23rd & 24th), 'Eyes of Youth.' Thursday, 25th August, 4th & 5th episodes of 'Vanishing…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-24 - 1921-09-01
Summary:

Opens at 9.15 p.m. August 26, the great battle 'Dempsey vs. Carpentier' in 5 parts. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co. August 24 Remarks: Photo included. August 25 Remarks: Watch for the opening date. August 26, 27 & 28 Remarks: Max Linder as a Duelist. Prices $2, $1.5 & $1.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-25 - 1921-08-26
Summary:

Watch the opening day, Pathe exclusive picture, Jack Dempsey vs. Georges Carpentier, extraordinary fight picture. See how they fought. Admission: dress circle, $2.00, first-class, $1.50, second class, $1.00. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co., Hongkong Hotel Buildings. August 25 Remarks:…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-02 - 1921-09-05
Summary:

Friday, 2nd to Monday, 5th September, at 9.15 p.m., Zane Grey's 'Desert Gold' in 7 parts, starring E. K. Lincon [sic]. Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m. on Friday, 2nd, 'Dempsey Carpentier,' Saturday, 3rd, 'Woman & the Law'; 7.15 p.m. from Friday, 2nd to Monday…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-09
Summary:

At the World Theatre is being screened one of the most powerful dramas seen on the film, entitled 'As a Man Thinks.' Leah Baird is in the principal role and the film was made under the direction of Mr. George Irving. The screening is an adaptation of the original stage play by Augustus…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-18 - 1921-10-20
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents George Walsh in 'Melting Millions.' Matinee 5.15 p.m., 'The Westerners' in 7 parts. 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Dagger,' final epis. Usual prices. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-18 - 1921-10-20
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents George Walsh in 'Melting Millions.' Matinee at 5.15 p.m., 'The Westerners'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Dagger,' final episodes. Usual prices. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. (Tel. 951.)

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-18 - 1921-10-20
Summary:

William Fox presents George Walsh in 'Melting Millions.' Matinee 5.15 p.m., 'The Westerners' in 7 parts; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Dagger' [sic] final episodes. Usual price. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. Hongkong Hotel Buildings.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-25 - 1921-10-27
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Jesse L. Lasky presents Wallace Reid in 'The Source' in 5 parts. Matinee 5.15 p.m., George Walsh in 'Melting Millions.' 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'The King of the Circus,' 1, 2 & 3 epis. Popular prices. Booking at Messrs. Mehta…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-25 - 1921-10-27
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Jesse L. Lasky presents Wallace Reid in 'The Source' in 5 parts. Also Gaumont Graphic and Comedies. Matinee at 5.15 p.m., George Walsh in 'Melting Millions'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'The King of the Circus,' 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-25 - 1921-10-27
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Jesse L. Lasky presents Wallace Reid in 'The Source.' Also Gaumont Graphic and comedies. Matinee 5.15 p.m., George Walsh in 'Melting Millions'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'The King of the Circus' [sic] 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes. Popular…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-07 - 1921-11-07
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Number, Please.' Also 'The Miracle of Money.' At 7.15 only, 'The Fantom Foe' [sic]. Cinema dance tonight at Kowloon Theatre at 5.30 and 9 p.m., picture include Tom Moore in 'Thirty a Week' and comedies. First-…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-09 - 1921-11-09
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Number, Please.' Also 'The Miracle of Money.' At 7.15 only, 'The Fantom Foe' [sic]. Cinema dance tonight at Kowloon Theatre at 5.30 and 9 p.m., pictures include 'The Money Changers' and comedies. First-class…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-10 - 1921-11-11
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Alice Brady in 'His Bridal Night.' Also Harold Lloyd in 'Number, Please?' Kowloon Theatre, tonight at 9 p.m. only, 'The Money Changers.' Also 'The Morning After' and dancing before and after pictures.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-12 - 1921-11-12
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Alice Brady in 'His Bridal Night' and Harold Lloyd in 'Number, Please.' Kowloon Theatre, tonight at 5.45 and 9 p.m., 'The Make-Believe Wife.' Also Mack Sennett comedy, screen magazine and dancing after picture.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-21 - 1921-11-24
Summary:

See the world's heavyweight championship contest between Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpentier, 5 reels of terrific action at usual prices commencing Tuesday till Thursday, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., at the World Theatre. Usual prices. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co. November 22-24 Remarks: 2.30…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-21 - 1921-11-22
Summary:

Commencing Tuesday till Thursday, 3 days only, last opportunity to see the world's heavyweight championship contest between Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpentier, 5 reels of terrific action. Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-22 - 1921-11-24
Summary:

Commencing today for 3 days only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, the world's heavyweight championship contest between Dempsey and Carpentier, 5 reels of terrific action. Usual prices. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'King of Circus,' 10 and 11 episodes. Booking at Messrs…