A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-27
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-01
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-07
Summary:

Yesterday, World Theatre screened a Realart picture, entitled 'Through a Glass Window,' starring May McAvoy. The story is written by Olga Printzlau and contains an intermixture of pathos and comedy. Miss McAvoy is assisted by a capable cast including Raymond McKee, Fannie Midgley,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-07
Summary:

Through a Glass Window,' which was presented at the World Theatre last night, is an excellent show. Little Miss Avoy wins your attention as the plucky little mite. And then there is Raymond Mckee and Fannie Midgely [sic]. All in all, it is a heart interest story which stacks up splendidly…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-08
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-22
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-25
Summary:

A Chapter in Her Life,' adapted from 'Jewel,' Clara Louise Burnham's novel, is scoring heavily at the World Theatre. With Claude Gillingwater, one of the best-known character actors of the screen and stage, and Jane Mercer, newest sensation among child 'discoveries…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-26
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-17
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-03
Summary:

Main Street' opened yesterday at the World Theatre for a week's run with Florence Vidor and Monte Blue in the featured roles. 'Main Street,' in the novel form by Sinclair Lewis, was the most widely discussed book ever published in America, not excepting even 'Uncle Tom…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-05
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-17
Summary:

There is nothing to forgive, and it will be a long while before you forget the new C. B. C. feature, 'Forgive and Forget,' which opened at the Theatre last night. There is a real story in 'Forgive and Forget,' and a real idea underlying the story. The theme is one that will…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-25
Summary:

There's a chuckle for the glum and laughter in plenty for the light-hearted in 'Broadway or Bust,' the new Hoot Gibson comedy which opened last night at the World Theatre. The story, written by Edward Sedgwick, who directed the picture, and Raymond L. Schrock, reflects the…

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Headline: At the World
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-21
Summary:

World Theatre is screening 'Broadway after Dark.' In the ball scene, one finds Fred and Dorothy Stone, Mary Eaton, Raymond Hitchcock, Elsie Ferguson and many others.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-21
Summary:

The famed Equity Ball, looked forward to by New Yorkers as the biggest event of the year, is reproduced in 'Broadway After Dark,' which is now playing at the World Theatre for today and tomorrow only. In this ball scene, one finds Fred and Dorothy Stone, Mary Eaton, Raymond Hitchcock…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-17
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-21
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-23
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening King Vidor's first Goldwyn production 'Three Wise Fools.' The film was adapted from Austin Strong's comedy-drama by King Vidor, who also directed it. The film features Eleanor Boardman who is famous for her role in Rupert Hughes' '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-23
Summary:

The cast which appears in 'Three Wise Fools,' King Vidor's first Goldwyn production, which is coming to the World Theatre on Wednesday next, is one of those remarkable casts which have come to be associated with Goldwyn pictures. The film was adapted from Austin Strong's…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-25
Summary:

The cast which appears in 'Three Wise Fools,' King Vidor's first Goldwyn picture, which is coming to the World Theatre today, is one of those capable casts which have come to be associated with Goldwyn picture. The film was adapted from Austin Strong's comedy-drama by King…