A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-26 - 1921-08-29
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., friendly rivals, 'Dempsey vs. Carpentier' in 5 parts. Also Max Linder as a 'Duellist.' Prices; $2.00, $1.50 and $1.00. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co., Hongkong Hotel Buildings, next to Thos. Cook's.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-11 - 1922-12-14
Summary:

Seven Years Bad Luck.' December 11-12 Remarks: Illustration included. December 13-14 Remarks: From tonight till Saturday night, 5000 feet of laughts with Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck.' Round one of 'The Leather Pusher' featuring Reginald Denny and directed by…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-11 - 1922-12-11
Summary:

Wednesday 13th December, five thousand feet of laughs with Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck.' Picture included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-12 - 1922-12-12
Summary:

Commencing Wednesday, 13th instant, Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck.' Also 'The Leather Pushers,' Universal-Jewel-Collier's series by H. C. Witwer, featuring Reginald Denny. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-13 - 1922-12-16
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, 14th to 16th Dec., at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck,' in 5 parts. Also, Round one of 'The Leather Pusher.' December 13 Remarks: At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., William Russell in 'Challenge of the Law,' 5 parts. December 14-16…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-13 - 1922-12-14
Summary:

From tonight till Saturday night, 5000-feet of laughs with Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck.' Also round one of 'The Leather Pushers,' two-reel super-feature, featuring Reginald Denny. Prices of admission: 9.15 p.m. show, $1.20 and 80 cents; 5.15 p.m. matinee, 70 cents and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-13 - 1922-12-13
Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday 13th to 16th December at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck' in 5 parts. Also round one of 'The Leather Pushers.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., William Russell in 'Challenge of the Law' in 5 parts. Prices as usual. Booking at the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-13
Summary:

Seven Years Bad Luck,' a Robertson-Cole production featuring Max Linder, will be shown at the World Theatre from today till Saturday. Another special feature in the programme at the World Theatre is 'The Leather Pushers' written by H. C. Witwer. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-13 - 1922-12-14
Summary:

From tonight till Saturday night, Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck.' Also 'The Leather Pusher' [sic], featuring Reginald Denny and directed by Harry Pollard. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-13 - 1922-12-13
Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday 13th to 16th December. 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck' in 5 parts. Also round one 'The Leather Pusher [sic].' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., William Russell in 'Challenge of the Law.' Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-14 - 1922-12-16
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday 14th to 16th December at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck' in 5 parts. Also round one of 'The Leather Pushers.' Prices of admission: 9.15 p.m. show, $1.20 and 80 cents; 5.15 p.m. matinee, 70 cents and 50 cents. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m.,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-14 - 1922-12-16
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, 14th to 16th December, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck' in 5 parts. Also round one, 'The Leather Pushers.' Prices of admission. 9.15 p.m. show $1.20 and 80 cents; 5.15 p.m. matinee, 70 cents and 50 cents. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Ruth…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-23 - 1922-12-23
Summary:

Sunday, 24th at 2.30 p.m., Mary Miles Minter in 'Eyes of the Heart.' Monday, at 12 p.m. & 2.30 p.m., Max Linder in '7 Years Bad Luck.' Monday at 7.15 p.m., May McAvoy in 'A Private Scandal.' Wednesday 27th to Saturday 30th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mary Miles…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-23 - 1922-12-23
Summary:

Saturday 23rd to Tuesday 28th at 4.45 p.m. and 9.15 p.m. and special matinee on Sunday at 4.45 p.m. (sharp). Sunday 24th at 2.30 p.m., Mary Miles Minter in 'Eyes of the Heart.' Monday 12 a.m. and 2.30 p.m., Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck.' Monday, 7.15 p.m., May McAvoy…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-23 - 1922-12-23
Summary:

Sunday 24th at 2.30 p.m., Mary Miles Minter in 'Eyes of the Heart'; Monday 12 noon and 2.30 p.m., Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck'; Monday 7.15 p.m., May McAvoy in 'A Private Scandal.' Wednesday 27th to Saturday 30th, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mary Miles Minter in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-12
Summary:

For a four days engagement, the World Theatre is showing two special pictures, viz 'The Untamed' (six parts with Tom Mix in the leading role) and Charlie Chaplin in his latest and funniest comedy 'The Pilgrim,' also 'Snub' Pollard in 'The Old Sea Dog.'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-14
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin's 'The Pilgrim' is the latest attraction at the World Theatre. It is comedy in its highest sense. The achievement is pure artistry and make us inclined to dub Chaplin the Max Beerbohm of the screen.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-15 - 1924-03-15
Summary:

Today only, don't miss Ethel Clayton in 'Can a Woman Love Twice?' Commencing Sunday 15th, a full-comedy programme, Max Linder in 'Be My Wife,' in 5 reels. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-15 - 1924-03-15
Summary:

Ethel Clayton in 'Can a Woman Love Twice?' Today only, don't miss it. Commencing Sunday 16th, 'Be My Wife' starring Max Linder, the best comedian and his best comedy in 3 reels. Illustration included.