A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: At the World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-28 - 1922-10-28
Summary:

Today only, Wanda Hawley in 'A Kiss in Time.' Film plot included. Sunday matinee only at 6 p.m. sharp, Eva Noval [sic] in 'Wolves of the North.' Beginning from Sunday to Tuesday at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., a Universal special attraction, Monroe Salisbury in 'The Sleeping…

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Headline: At the World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-28 - 1922-10-28
Summary:

Today only, Wanda Hawley in 'A Kiss in Time.' Sunday, matinee only (29th) at 6 p.m. sharp, Eva Novak in 'Wolves of North,' a Universal special attraction, Monroe Salisbury in 'The Sleeping Lion.'

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Headline: At the World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-28 - 1922-10-28
Summary:

Today only, give your family a picnic by taking them to see Wanda Hawley in 'A Kiss in Time.' Sunday matinee only (29th) 9 p.m. sharp, Eva Novak in 'Wolves of North' [sic]. Beginning from Sunday to Tuesday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a Universal special attraction, Monroe…

4
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-30 - 1922-10-30
Summary:

Last show today only, Monroe Salisbury in a Universal special attraction, 'The Sleeping Lion.' Commencing Wed. till Saturday, William Fox special production, Pearl White in 'The Thief,' 7 parts. Prices increased slightly.

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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern & Coolest Picture Palace - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-30 - 1922-10-31
Summary:

Today and Tomorrow at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., a Universal special attraction, Monroe Salisbury in 'The Sleeping Lion,' in 6 reels. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-30 - 1922-10-31
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., an Universal special attraction, Monroe Salisbury in 'The Sleeping Lion' in 6 reels. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-30 - 1922-10-31
Summary:

Today and Tomorrow 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., an Universal special attraction, Monroe Salisbury in 'The Sleeping Lion.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-31 - 1922-10-31
Summary:

Today only, last show, Monroe Salisbury in a Universal special attraction, 'The Sleeping Lion.' Commencing Wednesday till Saturday, William Fox special production, Pearl White in 'The Thief' in 7 parts. Prices increased slightly.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-31 - 1922-10-31
Summary:

Last show today only, Monroe Salisbury in a Universal special attraction, 'The Sleeping Lion.' Commencing Wednesday till Saturday, William Fox special production, Pearl White in 'The Thief' in 7 parts. Prices increased slightly.

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Headline: The China Mail News 1923-01-22
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-22
Summary:

There are lots of fun enough in this delightful drama that is now showing at the World Theatre. 'Room and Board' is its title and it shows Constance Binney at her best. 'A Zero Hero,' Gaylord's comedy, which follows the drama, is the funniest that ever appeared on the…

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Headline: World Theatre: Out of the Snows
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-07
Summary:

Out of the Snows,' a National Picture, written by E. Lord Corbett and directed by Ralph Ince, who also takes the leading role, will be the chief attraction at the World Theatre for four evenings.

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Headline: Hong Kong Telegraph News 1924-06-02
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-02
Summary:

World Theatre screened a William P. S. Earle's photoplay entitled 'The Dancer of the Nile.' The story is based on the youthful romance of king 'Tut.' The story as a screen production is of unusual interest at this time due to the untimely death of the late Lord Carnarvon…

13
Headline: Lure of the Movies: Would You Like to be a Director? 'Main Street' Moral
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-05
14
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-02 - 1925-05-09
Summary:

Coming, Goldwyn presents Hugo Ballin's production of 'Vanity Fair,' by Thackeray, with Mabel Ballin as Becky Sharp, supported by Hobart Bosworth as Lord Steyne. Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-07 - 1925-05-13
Summary:

Starting today, Goldwyn presents Hugo Ballin's production of 'Vanity Fair' by Thackeray, with Mabel Ballin, as Becky Sharp, supported by Hobart Bosworth as Lord Steyne. Illustration included. May 9 Remarks: Today till Monday 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., an interesting comedy made in…