A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: World Theatre: 9.15 p.m.
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-29 - 1921-07-30
Summary:

Friday 29th July to Monday 1st August, R. A. Walsh's 'The Woman and the Law' in 7 parts, presented by William Fox. Miss Cora Williams & Co. in an entire change of programme. At 5.15 p.m., 'The Merchant of Venice' in 6 parts. At 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., the 7th &…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-29 - 1921-08-01
Summary:

Friday 29th July to Monday 1st August, at 9.15 p.m., R. A. Walsh's greatest and most sensational drama, 'The Woman and the Law' in 7 parts, presented by William Fox. Miss Cora Williams and Co. in an entire change of programme. 5.15 p.m., 'The Merchant of Venice' in 6…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-29 - 1921-07-30
Summary:

9.15 p.m., Friday 29th July, to Monday 1st August, R. A. Walsh in 'The Woman and the Law' in 7 parts, presented by William Fox. Miss Cora Williams and Co. in an entire change of programme. 5.15 p.m., 'The Merchant of Venice' in 6 parts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., the 7th and 8th…

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Headline: World Theatre: Where Every One Goes. Entirely Under British Management - Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-18 - 1921-10-20
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents George Walsh in 'Melting Millions.' Matinee 5.15 p.m., 'The Westerners' in 7 parts. 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Dagger,' final epis. Usual prices. 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: 1921-10-18 - 1921-10-20
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents George Walsh in 'Melting Millions.' Matinee at 5.15 p.m., 'The Westerners'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Dagger,' final episodes. Usual prices. 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: 1921-10-18 - 1921-10-20
Summary:

William Fox presents George Walsh in 'Melting Millions.' Matinee 5.15 p.m., 'The Westerners' in 7 parts; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Dagger' [sic] final episodes. Usual price. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. Hongkong Hotel Buildings.

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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: 1921-10-25 - 1921-10-27
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Jesse L. Lasky presents Wallace Reid in 'The Source' in 5 parts. Matinee 5.15 p.m., George Walsh in 'Melting Millions.' 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'The King of the Circus,' 1, 2 & 3 epis. Popular prices. Booking at Messrs. Mehta…

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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: 1921-10-25 - 1921-10-27
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Jesse L. Lasky presents Wallace Reid in 'The Source' in 5 parts. Also Gaumont Graphic and Comedies. Matinee at 5.15 p.m., George Walsh in 'Melting Millions'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'The King of the Circus,' 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337 (Hongkong Most Modern Picture Palace).
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-25 - 1921-10-27
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Jesse L. Lasky presents Wallace Reid in 'The Source.' Also Gaumont Graphic and comedies. Matinee 5.15 p.m., George Walsh in 'Melting Millions'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'The King of the Circus' [sic] 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes. Popular…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-16 - 1921-11-16
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents R. A. Walsh's drama, 'Betrayed' with Miriam Cooper, a thriller mixed with sobs and laughs.

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Headline: The World Theatre: 'Betrayed'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-16
Summary:

William Fox's newest R. A. Walsh's photoplay, 'Betrayed,' was shown yesterday at the World Theatre. Miriam Cooper, well-known for her work in 'Honor System,' 'The Silent Lie,' and 'The Woman and The Law,' continues her entrancing acting in the…

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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: 1922-01-17 - 1922-01-19
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents George Walsh in 'This Is the Life.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Great London Mystery,' 8 and 9 epis. Booking at the Theatre.

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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: 1922-01-17 - 1922-01-19
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents George Walsh in 'This Is the Life.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Great London Mystery' 8 and 9 episodes. Booking at the theatre. Phone 1337.

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Headline: The World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-17
Summary:

The World Theatre is going to show William Fox's Comedy Drama 'This is the Life' today from 5:15 pm to 9:15 pm for a three-days run. The film casts George Walsh as the star and is directed by his brother R.A. Walsh, who has kept George busy with exciting stunts in this film. Film…

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Headline: The World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-17
Summary:

Smiling George' Walsh in William Fox's comedy drama, 'This Is The Life,' will be seen at the World Theatre today. R. A. Walsh, George Walsh's brother, is the man who directed the making of the picture. Film plot included.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337, Hongkong's Modern Picture Palace, Entirely Under British Management.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-17 - 1922-01-19
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents George Walsh in 'This is the Life.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Great London Mystery' 8 and 9 episodes. Booking at the Theatre (Telephone 1337).

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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: 1922-06-27 - 1922-06-29
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents 'The Island of Desire,' featuring George Walsh. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die,' epis. 14 & 15. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-27 - 1922-06-29
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents 'The Island of Desire,' featuring George Walsh. 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die' episodes 14 and 15. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre Today
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-27 - 1922-06-27
Summary:

William Fox presents 'The Island of Desire,' a wonderful tale of love and adventure with that matchless actor, George Walsh.

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Headline: The World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-27
Summary:

The Island of Desire,' produced by the Fox Film Corporation, is coming to the screen of the World Theatre. This story is written by J. Allen Dunn and directed by Otis Turner. In turn, George Walsh and Anna Luther play the principal role.