A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337 (Hongkong Most Modern Picture Palace).
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-21 - 1921-09-26
Summary:

Friday 23rd to Monday 26th at 9.15 p.m., Pathe special feature starring Emmy Wehlen, 'Lifting Shadows.' Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m., Friday, Saturday and Monday, 'The Great Game'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Trails' 12 and 13 episodes. Usual prices. Booking at…

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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-23 - 1921-09-26
Summary:

Friday, 23rd to Monday, 26th at 9.15 p.m., a Pathe special production 'Lifting Shadows' with Emmy Wehlen, Wyndham Standing, Stuart Holmes and Julia Swayne Gordon. Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Monday, 'The Great Game.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., '…

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Headline: World Theatre; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-23 - 1921-09-26
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Pathe special feature, Emmy Wehlen in 'Lifting Shadows.' Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m., Friday, Saturday and Monday, 'The Great Game' featuring Bombardier Wells; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Trails' 12th and 13th episodes. Usual prices.…

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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace Entirely Under British Management - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-27 - 1921-09-29
Summary:

Tonight! At 9.15 p.m., Arthur Somers Roche's 'The Sport of King' featuring Margot Kelly & Mat [sic] Moore. Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m. on Tuesday to Thursday, 'Lifting Shadows.' 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Dagger,' 11 & 12 episodes. Usual…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace (Entirely Under British Management)
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-27 - 1921-09-29
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Arthur Somers Roche's famous story, 'The Sport of Kings,' a drama of today featuring Margot Kelly and Matt Moore. Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m., Tuesday to Thursday, 'Lifting Shadows'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Trails' 11th and 12th…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337 (Hongkong Most Modern Picture Palace).
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-27 - 1921-09-29
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'The Sports of Kings' featuring Margot Kelly and Mat [sic] Moore. Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m., Tuesday to Thursday, 'Lifting Shadows'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Dagger' [sic] 11 and 12 episodes. Usual prices. Booking at Messrs Mehta and…

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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Place Entirely Under British Management - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-07 - 1921-10-10
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Stewart Rome and Gregory Scott in 'A Gentleman Rider.' Matinee Programmes: 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Trailed by Three,' 1, 2 & 3 epis., featuring Stuart Holmes and Frankie Mann. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co. October 7 & 8 Remarks: Matinee 5.15 p.m…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace (Entirely Under British Management)
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-07 - 1921-10-08
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., by arrangement with Broadwest Films, a deluxe sporting drama of the season starring, Stewart Rome and Gregory Scott in 'A Gentleman Rider.' Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m., 'Little Miss Optimist'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Trailed by Three' 1, 2 and 3…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337 (Hongkong Most Modern Picture Palace).
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-07 - 1921-10-11
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., by arrangement with Broadwest Films, a deluxe sporting drama of the season starring Stewart Rome and Gregory Scott in 'A [sic] Gentleman Rider.' Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m., 'Little Miss Optimist'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Trailed by Three' episodes…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace (Entirely Under British Management)
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-10 - 1921-10-10
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., by arrangement with Broadwest Films, a deluxe sporting drama of the season starring, Stewart Rome and Gregory Scott in 'A Gentleman Rider.' Matinee programmes: 4.30 p.m., 'The Symbol of Sacrifice'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Trailed by Three' 1, 2…

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Headline: World Theatre: Tonight 9.15 Tonight - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-14 - 1921-10-17
Summary:

William Fox presents Dustin Farnum in 'The Scarlet Pimpernel.' Matinee 4.30 p.m. sharp! 'The Symbol of Sacrifice' in 8 parts. 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'Trailed by Three,' 4 & 5 epis. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace (Entirely Under British Management)
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-14 - 1921-10-17
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Dustin Farnum in 'The Scarlet Pimpernel.' Matinee at 4.30 p.m. sharp, 'The Symbol of Sacrifice'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Trailed by Three' 4th and 5th episodes. Usual prices. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. Tel. 951.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-14 - 1921-10-17
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Dustin Farnum in 'The Scarlet Pimpernel.' Matinee 4.30 p.m. sharp, 'The Symbol of Sacrifice'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Trailed by Three' episodes 4th and 5th. Usual price. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. Tel 951.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace (Entirely Under British Management)
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-21 - 1921-10-24
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'When a Women Strikes,' featuring Ben Wilson, Rosemary Theby, Neva Gerber, Murdock MacQuarrie and Robert Brower. Matinee at 5.15 p.m., 'The Scarlet Pimpernel'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Trailed by Three' 6th and 7th episodes and 'A Trip Around…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337 (Hongkong Most Modern Picture Palace).
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-21 - 1921-10-24
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., 'When a Woman Strikes' featuring Ben Wilson, Rosemary Theby, Neva Gerber, Murdock MacQuarrie and Robert Brower. Matinee 5.15 p.m., 'The Scarlet Pimpernel'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Trailed by Three' 6 and 7 episodes. Popular prices. Booking at Messrs…

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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Place Entirely Under British Management - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-22 - 1921-10-24
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., 'When a Woman Strikes' featuring Ben Wilson, Rosemary Theby, Neva Gerber, Murdock MacQuarrie and Robert Brower. Matinee 5.15 p.m., 'The Scarlet Pimpernel.' 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'Trailed by Three,' 6 & 7 epis. Popular prices. Booking at Messrs…

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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Place. Entirely Under British Management - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-27 - 1921-10-31
Summary:

Commencing 28th 9.15 p.m., 'When Dawn Came,' a super-cast production in 7 reels. 5.15 p.m., 'When a Woman Strikes.' 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 8 & 9 epis. of 'Trailed by Three.' Usual prices. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co. October 27 Remarks: Photo included.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337 (Hongkong Most Modern Picture Palace).
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-27 - 1921-10-31
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Hugh E. Dierker's 'When Dawn Came.' Matinees: 5.15 p.m., 'When a Woman Strikes'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 8th and 9th episodes of 'Trailed by Three.' Popular prices. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. Tel 951. October 27 Remarks: Another ad. on page…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace (Entirely Under British Management)
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-28 - 1921-10-31
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Hugh E. Dierker's supreme achievement, 'When Dawn Came,' in seven reels. 5.15 p.m., 'When a Woman Strikes'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Trailed by Three' 8th and 9th episodes. Usual prices. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. (Tel. 951.)

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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace. Entirely Under British Management - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-04 - 1921-11-07
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., a big outstanding hit, 'When Bearcat Went Day.' Matinees: 5.15 p.m., 'When Dawn Came.' 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 10 & 11 episodes of 'Trailed by Three.' Usual prices. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.