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: 1924-07-07
Summary:

For those who want to step out of the routine of workday life into the atmosphere of refreshing comedy, one can do no better than to recommend Hoot Gibson's new Universal western feature, 'Ride for Your Life,' now showing at the World Theatre. Edward Sedgwick, who directed the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-12
83
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-19
84
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-11
Summary:

World Theatre has been screening Laura La Pante's [sic] 'Excitement,' since Sunday. Film synopsis included. Robert Hill directed it from an adaption of a magazine story by Grosby [sic] George.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-14
Summary:

Miss Laura La Plante, who makes her debut as a screen star in 'Excitement,' the comedy now showing at the World Theatre, is a product of the film company's dramatic school at Universal City. The pretty actress began her career as an extra girl and worked up through the stages of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-08
Summary:

Stormswept,' Robert Thornby's new and novel drama of the sea, is now being shown at the World Theatre for today and tomorrow only. The film starred Beery brothers – Wallace and Noah. Other in the cast are Arline Pretty and Virginia Faire.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-08
Summary:

For today and tomorrow only, World Theatre will be screening Robert Thornby's new drama of the sea entitled 'Stormswept.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-09
Summary:

A succession of nerve-tingling episodes, among the biggest of which is a hand-to-hand battle between two men on the top of a towering ship's mast, combine to develop 'Stormswept,' Robert Thornby's new and novel drama of the sea. It is being shown at the World Theatre for…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-15
Summary:

Universal has produced a real western picture starring Jack Hoxie in 'The Phantom Horse-man,' showing at the World Theatre now. The story was written by Isadore Bernstein and directed by Robert North Bradbury.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-15
Summary:

Universal has produced a real western picture starring Jack Hoxie that is a combination of thrilling action, interesting story and pictorial beauty, in 'The Phantom Horseman,' showing now at the World Theatre. There are outdoor shots which make the picture unforgettable. The story was…

91
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-24
Summary:

The Lullaby,' starring Jane Novak and Robert Anderson, is showing at the World Theatre today. The picture is directed by Chester Bennett under F.B.O production. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-24
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening 'The Lullaby' today. The film features Jane Novak and Robert Anderson. Chester Bennett is the director and the producer of the latest F. B. O. Production.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-24
Summary:

The Lullaby,' a story of the city, that great monster of a million heads that takes within its powerful grasp the great, the small, the wise and the foolish, elevating the chosen few to the position of prominence, is the substance of the picture which is showing at the World Theatre today.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-25
Summary:

With a tender melody as its theme, harmony in its pictorial setting, and the splendid acting of Jane Novak, as its topmost note, 'The Lullaby,' a Chester Bennett production which played at the World Theatre, proved to be a remarkable symphony of life portrayed in a truly masterful…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-26
Summary:

World Theatre screened the Chester Bennett production 'The Lullaby.' The film features Jane Novak, Robert Anderson and Fred Malatesta. The screening is decorated by fine musical performances by the orchestra. Chester Bennett is also the composer of such fine music. The cast also…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-17
97
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-04
Summary:

Johnny Hines's 'Little Johny Jones,' a screen adaptation of the stage success of the same name written and acted by the one and only George M. Cohan, will be shown at the World Theatre soon. The film is produced by Warner Bros, story based on the career of Tod Sloan, directed by…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-10
Summary:

Probably no motion picture cast ever before was selected with so much care as that of 'Three Weeks,' the Goldwyn studio's film version of Elinor Glyn's famous love story, showing at the World Theatre tomorrow. Aileen Pringle, a little-known screen actress then, was chosen for…

99
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-04-11
Summary:

Little Johnny Jones,' Johnny Hines's latest starring vehicle, a Warner Brothers classic of the screen adapted from the George M. Cohan stage success in which that actor and producer personally appeared and put himself definitely on the Broadway scene. Johnny had appeared with William…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-11
Summary:

Tomorrow, World Theatre will be screening Goldwyn studios' film version of Elinor Glyn's famous love story 'Three Weeks.' The film is directed by Alan Crosland who was assisted by Mrs. Glyn herself in selecting the players. Aileen Pringle and Conrad Nagel were chosen for the…