A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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: 1921-11-11 - 1921-11-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'The Foolish Virgin,' by Thomas Dixon [sic], author of 'The Birth of a Nation.' Latest Topical Budget and Comedies. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.

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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: 1921-12-02 - 1921-12-05
Summary:

Today at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Bernard Durning in 'Seeds of Vengeance.' 2.30 & 7.15 p.m. performances, Marie Walcamp in 'The Dragon's Net,' 3 & 4 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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-11 - 1921-11-14
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'The Foolish Virgin' by Thomas Dixon, author of 'The Birth of a Nation.' Latest Topical Budget and Comedies. 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: 1921-11-29 - 1921-12-01
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Harry Carey & Irene Rich in 'Desperate Trails.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Eddie Pollo [sic] in 12 & 13 episodes of 'King of Circus.' Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.

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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: 1921-11-25 - 1921-11-28
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Elsie Ferguson in 'Under the Greenwood Tree.' At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., the master serial of all times, 1 & 2 episodes of 'The Dragon's Net,' with Marie Walcamp. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.

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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace. - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-27 - 1921-12-29
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Thomas Santschi & Bessie Eyton in 'The City of Purple Dream.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, 'The Great London Mystery,' 1, 2 and 3 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: 1921-11-29 - 1921-12-01
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Harry Carey and Irene Rich in 'Desperate Trails.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'King of Circus,' 12th and 13th episodes. 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: 1921-12-02 - 1921-12-05
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Bernard Durning in 'Seeds of Vengeance.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, 'The Dragon's Net,' 3rd and 4th episodes, featuring Marie Walcamp. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. (Tel. 951.)

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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace. - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-20 - 1921-12-22
Summary:

Today 5.15 p.m. & 9.15 p.m., G. A. [sic] Anderson in 'Naked Hands.' 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., final episode of 'King of Circus' [sic] and 1st episode of 'Great London Mystery.' 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: 1921-11-11 - 1921-11-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'The Foolish Virgin' by Thomas Dixon, a picture for every girl who expects to marry and for the man who is to marry her. Also latest Topical Budget and comedies. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. (Tel. 951.)

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-20 - 1921-12-22
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., G. A. [sic] Anderson in 'Naked Hands.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., final episode of 'King of Circus' and 1st episode of 'Great London Mystery.' 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: 1921-11-01 - 1921-11-03
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Eddie Lyons & Lee Moran in 'La La Lucille,' in 5 parts. Matinees: 5.15 p.m., Wallace Reid in 'The Source.' 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 4 & 5 episodes of 'King of Circus.' Usual prices. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.

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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.

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Headline: World Theatre: Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace. - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-09 - 1921-12-10
Summary:

Friday, 9th to Monday, 12th, 5.15 p.m. (except Sunday) & 9.15 p.m., Olive Thomas in 'Love's Prisoner.' 2.30 & 7.15 p.m. performances, 'The Dragon's Net,' 5 & 6 epis, featuring Marie Walcamp. 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: 1921-12-06 - 1921-12-08
Summary:

Tuesday 6th to Thursday 8th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Alma, Where Do You Live?' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'King of Circus' 14 and 15 episodes, featuring Eddie Polo. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. (Tel. 951.)

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337 (Where Every One Goes. Entirely Under British Management).
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-04 - 1921-11-07
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., the big outstanding hit, When Bearcat Went Dry. Matinees: 5.15 p.m. sharp, 'When Dawn Came'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Trailed by Three' episodes 10 and 11. 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: 1921-11-25 - 1921-11-28
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Elsie Ferguson in 'Under the Greenwood Tree.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., the master serial of all times, 'The Dragon's Net,' 1st and 2nd episodes, with Marie Walcamp. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. (Tel. 951.)

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337 (Hongkong Most Modern Picture Palace).
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-27 - 1921-10-03
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., the 'Symbol of Sacrifice' in 8 reels. Usual prices. Secure your seats early from Messrs Mehta and Co. Matinee programme: Friday to Monday, 5.15 p.m., 'The Kingdom of Love'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., final episodes of 'Vanishing Trails.'

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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: 1921-11-15 - 1921-11-17
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Miriam Cooper in 'Betrayed.' Also Pathe's News and comedies. 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: 1921-11-18 - 1921-11-21
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents William Farnum in 'The Heart of a Lion.' 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., final episodes of 'Trailed by Three.' Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.