A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-13 - 1924-12-20
Summary:

Starting Wednesday 17th, biggest boxing show, Firpo vs. Wills and Dempsey vs. Gibbons. Prices: $2.00, $1.00 and 60 cents. Soldiers, sailors and scholars half price. December 20 Remarks: Commencing tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, Malvina Longfellow in 'The Story of the Rosary.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-20 - 1924-12-20
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the biggest boxing show ever seen, nine full reels of thrills, suspense and excitement unequalled in motion picture history, Firpo vs. Wills (12 rounds) and Dempsey vs. Gibbons (15 rounds). Increased prices. Commencing tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Malvina…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-17 - 1924-12-20
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 only, the greatest boxing show ever seen. Prices $2.00, $1.00 and 60 cents. Today and tomorrow at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a marvelous chapter play with English and Chinese titles, 'Mr. Nobody' (ep 1, 2 and 3). December 20 Remarks: Commencing tomorrow at…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-20 - 1924-12-20
Summary:

Last chance to see the biggest boxing show ever seen here, Firpo vs. Wills (12 rounds) and Dempsey vs. Gibbons (15 rounds), nine full reels of thrills, suspense and excitement unequalled in motion picture history. Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. only. Commencing tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-01-04 - 1915-01-05
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Dungeon of Despair' (4 parts, 7,000 ft) and 'A Motor Polo Match'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-22 - 1924-12-23
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Malvina Longfellow in 'The Story of the Rosary.' Usual prices. Starting Wednesday next, Jane Novak in 'The Lullaby,' Chester Bennett's photo dramatic masterpiece. Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a marvelous…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-04 - 1915-01-05
Summary:

For 4 nights only, the great powerful and magnificent coloured drama 'The Dungeon of Despair' in 4 parts - length 7,000 feet; 'A Motor Polo Match,' a most exciting picture.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-08 - 1917-12-10
Summary:

Screening of 'The Course of Greed'; Coming film: 'The Gray Ghost' featuring Eddie Polo

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-22 - 1924-12-22
Summary:

A photodramatic melody of the soul that will live in your memory, Jane Novak in 'The Lullaby,' Chester Bennett's photo dramatic masterpiece. Starting Wednesday, December 24th, an extraordinary picture with special music. No increase of prices. Today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-22 - 1924-12-23
Summary:

Today & tomorrow only at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Malvina Longfellow in 'The Story of the Rosary.' Starting Wed. next, Jane Novak in 'The Lullaby,' Chester Bennett's photodramatic masterpiece. Today till Thursday at 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., a marvelous chapter play with…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-11 - 1917-12-11
Summary:

Screening of 'The Course of Greed' and 'Barcelona and its Mysteries'; Coming film: 'The Gray Ghost' featuring Eddie Polo

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-22 - 1924-12-23
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Malvina Longfellow in the eternal poem, 'The Story of the Rosary.' Usual prices. Starting Wednesday next, Jane Novak in 'The Lullaby,' a Chester Bennett's photo dramatic masterpiece. Today till Thursday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-01 - 1917-12-04
Summary:

Screening of 'The Secret of the Submarine' (last episode), 'The Laws of Honour' and Comic; Coming film: 'The Gray Ghost' featuring Eddie Polo

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-05 - 1917-12-07
Summary:

Screening of 'Barcelona and its Mysteries' (6th episode) and 'Bucking Society' (Triangle Keystone); Coming film: 'The Gray Ghost' featuring Eddie Polo

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-09 - 1920-02-09
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 7.15 p.m., the sensational transatlantic serial, 'The Circus King,' featuring the daredevil of the screen, Eddie Polo. The only new serial film at present in Hongkong.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-09 - 1920-02-09
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'The Circus King,' episodes 1 and 2. Tonight at 9.15 p.m., final performance of 'The Better ‘Ole.' Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-09 - 1917-06-09
Summary:

Screening of 'Liberty' (3rd episode) featuing Eddie Polo and Marie Walcamp, 'War Gazette' and 'His Guilding Star'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-30 - 1917-06-01
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's 'Under the Tricolour', 'Brotherly Love' and War Graphic; Coming film: 'Liberty' featuring Eddie Polo and Maril Walcamp

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-16
Summary:

The star film at the World Theatre is a five-part drama entitled 'Betrayed.' Film synopsis included. Other films are the Pathe News and a couple of good comedies. At the matinees, two further episodes of 'King of the Circus,' featuring Eddie Polo, are being screened.