A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-12
Summary:

The Westerners,' which was the principal attraction at the World Theatre last night, is a picturization of Stewart Edward White's famous novel of the same name, produced by Benjamin B. Hampton for Great Authors Picture, Inc. and enacted by screen artists as Roy Stewart, Mildred Manning…

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-04 - 1922-01-05
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Carl Laemmle presents 'Luring Lips' starring Edith Roberts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, 'The Great London Mystery,' 4th and 5th episodes. Booking at the theatre. Phone 1337.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-04
Summary:

Luring Lips,' a Universal photodrama, is now playing at the World Theatre. The theme was written by John A. Moroso. Later, it was purchased by Universal as a starring vehicle for Edith Roberts and adapted to the screen by George Hively. The film was produced under the direction of King…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-10 - 1922-03-11
Summary:

Commencing Friday till Monday, Carl Laemmle presents Edith Roberts in 'The Fire Cat,' featuring Wallace MacDonald, Arthur Jasmine, Walter Long and Beatrice Dominguez, Norman Dawn's thundering drama.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-10 - 1922-03-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Edith Roberts in 'The Fire Cat,' a story by Castilian maiden. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, final episodes of 'Velvet Fingers' and 1st episodes of 'White Horseman,' featuring Art Acord. Usual prices. Booking at the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-10
Summary:

The Fire Cat,' a Universal film starring Edith Roberts, will be shown at the World Theatre on Friday. The film is written and directed by Norman Oawn [sic], and Edith Roberts previously presented in 'Lasca' and 'The Adorable Savage.' In addition, Edith Roberts in '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-09 - 1922-06-12
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Claire Adams, Robert McKim and Joseph J. Dowling in 'The Lure of Egypt' in 6 parts. 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die' episodes 8 and 9. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-09
Summary:

The Lure of Egypt,' featuring Claire Adams, Robert McKim, Joseph Dowling, Maude Wayne and Carl Gantvoort, will be screened at the World Theatre on Friday. The film is directed by Howard Hickman, and is based on Norma Lorimer's novel, 'There was a King in Egypt.' Film synopsis…

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Headline: World
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-10 - 1922-06-10
Summary:

Now playing something attractively distinctive, 'The Lure of Egypt,' featuring Robert McKim, Maude Wayne, Claire Adams, Carl Gantvoort, Harry Lorraine and Joseph Dowling. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-10 - 1922-06-10
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Claire Adams, Robert McKim and Joseph J. Dowling in 'The Lure of Egypy' in 6 parts. 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die' episodes 8 and 9. Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., Wallace G. Coburn in 'Sunset Princess.'…

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-21 - 1922-07-24
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William D. Taylor's 'The Furnace' in 7 reels, with a cast of celebrities including Agnes Ayres, Milton Sills and Theodore Roberts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., June Caprice and George B. Seitz in 'Sky Ranger,' episodes 1, 2 and 3. Usual prices.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-21 - 1922-07-21
Summary:

Commencing Friday 21st, William D. Taylor's 'The Furnace,' 7 parts, with a cast of celebrities, including Agnes Ayers, Milton Sills and Theodore Roberts. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-22 - 1922-07-22
Summary:

William D. Taylor's special production, 'The Furnace,' in 7 reels, with a cast of celebrities, including Agnes Ayers, Milton Sills and Theodore Roberts, a Realart Pictures production. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-22 - 1922-07-22
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William D. Taylor's 'The Furnace' in 7 reels, with a cast of celebrities, including Agnes Ayers, Milton Sills and Theodore Roberts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., June Caprice and George B. Seitz in 'Sky Ranger' episodes 1, 2 and 3. Sunday, matinee at 6…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-26
Summary:

Sunday at the World Theatre was the opportunity of Ellis Kadoorie School to do what it could to help the Swaton Relief Fund. A total of $850 was raised by means of the tickets and sales.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-03
Summary:

House Without Children,' adapted from the play by Robert McLaughlin and directed by Samuel Brodsky, will be screened at the World Theatre. Film plot included; 'The U.P. Trial': Zane Grey's 'The U. P. Trail' is a good film shown at the Coronet. Kowloon Theatre Dances…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-02 - 1923-04-03
Summary:

Tuesday 3rd April at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Edith Roberts in 'The Unknown Wife.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Monday, 'Lightning Bryce' episodes 1, 2 and 3; Tuesday to Thursday, episodes 4 and 5. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-20
Summary:

At the World Theatre 'The New Leather Pushers [sic]' will be shown on Thursday, the 21st inst. In this, Kid Roberts is seen winning new fistic laurels in his battle for fame, wealth and the one girl. As in the other stories of this series, Reginald Denny, popular virile Universal…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-08
Summary:

If 'thy father' is not worthy of honour, is it a sin to turn against him? This is the problem that faced the heroine of 'Tillie,' a new Mary Miles Minter Realart film which opens at the World Theatre for four days. 'Tillie' is an Alice Eyton adaptation of the novel…