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: 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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-10
Summary:

World Theatre will screen 'The Fire Cat' this Friday. The film casts Edith Roberts who had a distinctive personality in 'Lasca.' It is written and directed by Norman Oawn [sic]. The film shares the elements of 'Lasca' and 'The Adorable Savage.' The film…

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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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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-03-10
Summary:

Edith Roberts, the Universal star, who starred in 'Lasca,' is coming to the World Theatre today in 'The Fire Cat.' The film was written and directed by Norman Dawn, it carries the same elements as 'Lasca' and 'The Adorable Savage.' Wallace McDonald was a…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-01
Summary:

The Woman Thou Gavest Me,' a Paramount Artcraft Special adapted from Hall Caine's novel, which will be shown at the World Theatre tomorrow. The film is directed by Hugh Ford. Catherine MacDonald has the leading role with other cast included Milton Sills, Jack Holt and Theodore Roberts…

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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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-09
Summary:

The Federal Pathe feature 'The Lure of Egypt' is the attraction of World Theatre today. It was adapted from Norma Lorimer's novel 'There was a King in Egypt.' The film is starred by Robert McKim, Claire Adams, Joseph J. Dowling, Carl Gantvoort and Maude Wayne.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-09
Summary:

Today, World Theatre is showing the Federal-Pathe photodrama 'The Lure of Egypt.' The photodrama is based on Norma Lorimer's novel 'There was a King in Egypt.' Directed by Howard Hickman, the cast includes Robert McKim, Claire Adams, Joseph J. Dowing [sic], Maude Wayne,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-24
Summary:

The Furnace' , the new Wm. D. Taylor production released as a Realart Special, is an unusually powerful photodrama, which opened at the World Theatre since Friday last. The film starred Agnes Ayres, Jerome Patrick, Theodore Roberts, Helen Dunbar, Betty Francisco, Milton Sills and Mayme…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-07
Summary:

World Theatre is screening a Robert Brunton production 'Two-Gun Betty' featuring Bessie Barriscale. Film synopsis included.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-03
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow, World Theatre is going to screen six-reel picture entitled 'The House Without Children.' The story is adapted from the play by Robert McLoughlin and is directed by Samuel Brodsky.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-02
Summary:

Edith Roberts has a new kind of role in 'The Unknown Wife,' her latest Universal photo-drama in which she is to be seen at the World Theatre. Directed by William Worthington at Universal City and gives a brilliant cast a splendid opportunity to emphasize the star's dramatic skill…

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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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-13
Summary:

Chas. Dickens' masterpiece 'A Tale of Two Cities,' featuring the popular William Farnum (in dual roles) will be shown for the last time, on Sunday, when the admission fee will be specially reduced in the case of children. At 6 p.m., a Western romance 'Dead Game,'…

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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: 1923-12-08