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: 1922-01-11
Summary:

With Edged Tools,' a British film was shown at world Theatre last night which attracted a large number of people at both shows. Although the lavishness of studio scenes which one sees in the majority of American films, is lacking in this British production, the individual actors matched the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-18
Summary:

World Theatre is going to screen the film version of Meredith Nicholson's famous best-seller 'The House of a Thousand Candles,' entitled 'Haunting Shadows,' featuring H. B. Warner. A real example of Tudor architecture was used to show the interior and exterior of the…

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-10
Summary:

How revenge is better to the woman who humiliates the man she loves, even if the act is justified, is shown in 'The Luck of Geraldine Laird,' the picture which is now showing at the World Theatre. Edward Sloman directed the picture, which was made at Bessie Barriscale's studios.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-26
Summary:

The photoplay version of Paul Dickey's and Mann Page's stage play, 'Lights Out,' is now showing at the World Theatre. Directed by Al Santell for F. B. O. Studio. The cast includes Ruth Stonehouse, Walter McGrail, Marie Astaire, Theodore von Eltz, Hank Mann, Mabel Van Buren,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-04
Summary:

World Theatre screened a William P.S. Earle's photoplay entitled 'The Dancer of the Nile.' Mr. Earle collected the scenic and historical data which enables him to make this picture. He also personally supervised the construction of the entire set in the Hollywood Studios. Over…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-05
Summary:

Would the discovery of the Luxor tombs of Kings by Carnavon have been as interesting if they only contained the body of a Prince instead of a former King of Egypt? The true story of those earlier days of romance is in 'The Dancer of the Nile' now showing at the World Theatre. The cast…

7
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-18 - 1924-08-19
Summary:

Sun. 17th to Tue. 19th August at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., see 'The Whispered Name.' Directed by King Baggot with an all-star cast. Usual Prices. Commening from Wed. 20th, Constance Talmadge in 'The Studio Girl.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-18 - 1924-08-23
Summary:

The charming comedienne Constance Talmadge in 'The Studio Girl' commencing Wednesday, 20th. To Sat. 23rd. August 20 Remarks: Photo included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-18 - 1924-08-18
Summary:

Sunday 17th to Tuesday 19th August at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Whispered Name' directed by King Baggot with an all-star cast. Starting from Wednesday 20th, Constance Talmadge in 'The Studio Girl.' Usual prices.

10
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-18 - 1924-08-18
Summary:

Commencing Wednesday, from 20th, Constance Talmadge in 'The Studio Girl.' Picture included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-18 - 1924-08-19
Summary:

The Whispered Name' directed by King Baggot with an all-star cast. Today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., starting from Wednesday 20th, Constance Talmadge in 'The Studio Girl.' Usual prices.

12
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-19 - 1924-08-19
Summary:

Last show today, 'The Whispered Name.' Commencing Wednesday 20th, Constance Talmadge in 'The Studio Girl.' Usual prices.

13
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-19 - 1924-08-19
Summary:

Commencing Wednesday 20th, Constance Talmadge in 'The Studio Girl,' a delightful screen adaption from Pierre Veber's 'La Gamine.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-19
Summary:

The Studio Girl,' was directed by Charles Giblyn from Paul West's adaptation of 'La Gamine' by Pierre Veder and Henri de Grosse. Constance Talmadge is the main cast. This picture is the attraction of the World Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-19 - 1924-08-22
Summary:

Commencing Wednesday 20th, Constance Talmadge in 'The Studio Girl,' adapted from Pierre Veber's 'La Gimine.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-20 - 1924-08-23
Summary:

Wed. 20th till Sat. 23rd. Aug. at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Constance Talmadge in 'The Studio Girl.' Film plot included. Usual prices. August 23 Remarks: Commencing tomorrow, Hoot Gibson in 'Broadway or Bust.'

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-20 - 1924-08-22
Summary:

The charming comedienne, Constance Talmadge in 'The Studio Girl,' adapted from Pierre Veber's 'La Gimine.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-20
Summary:

World Theatre is screening 'The Studio Girl' featuring Constance Talmadge. This picture was directed by Charles Giblyn from Paul West's adaptation of 'La Gemine' by Pierre Veber and Henri de Grosse. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-21 - 1924-08-21
Summary:

Constance Talmadge in 'The Studio Girl.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-23 - 1924-08-23
Summary:

Last chance to see Constance Talmadge in 'The Studio Girl.' Final show today.