A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-06 - 1921-09-09
Summary:

Friday, September 9th at 9.15 p.m., Grand Benefit Concert in aid of the widow of the late Lc Cpl. Way, Wiltshire Regiment, under the distinguished patronage of H. E. the governor, Sir R. E. Stubbs, K. C. M. G., H. E. L general, G. M. Kirk Patrick, K. C. B., K. C. S. L., programme organized by Mr…

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-21 - 1921-10-24
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., 'When a Woman Strikes' featuring Ben Wilson, Rosemary Theby, Neva Gerber, Murdock MacQuarrie and Robert Brower. Matinee 5.15 p.m., 'The Scarlet Pimpernel'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Trailed by Three' 6 and 7 episodes. Popular prices. Booking at Messrs…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-22 - 1921-10-24
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., 'When a Woman Strikes' featuring Ben Wilson, Rosemary Theby, Neva Gerber, Murdock MacQuarrie and Robert Brower. Matinee 5.15 p.m., 'The Scarlet Pimpernel.' 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'Trailed by Three,' 6 & 7 epis. Popular prices. Booking at Messrs…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-09 - 1921-12-12
Summary:

On Monday, December 12th, 15 9 p.m., by special request, Captain E. R. G. R. Evans will tell the story of 'Captain Scott's Last Antarctic Expedition,' the lecture will be ilustrated by latern slides from photographs taken by members of the expedition. H. E. The Governor will…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-09 - 1921-12-10
Summary:

On Monday, December 12th at 9.15 p.m., by special request, Captain E. R. G. R. Evans, C. B., D. S. O., R. N., will tell the story of Captain Scott's last Antarctic expedition. Admission: $2.00, $1.50 and $1.00. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. (Tel. 951.)

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-12 - 1921-12-12
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Captain E. R. G. R. Evans, C. B., D. S. O., R. N., will tell the story of Captain Scott's last Antarctic expedition. Admission: $2.00, $1.50 and $1.00. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. (Tel. 951.) 5.15 p.m. performances, Olive Thomas in 'Love's Prisoner…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-12 - 1921-12-12
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Captain E. R. G. R. Evans, C. B. D. S. O., R. N. will tell the story of Captain Scott's Last Antarctic Expedition. H. E. The Governor, Sir R. E. Stubbs, K. C. M. G. will preside. Admission: $2.00, $1.50 and $1.00. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co., (Tel. 951). 5.15 p.m.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-13
Summary:

A thrilling story of struggle and hardship was told by Capt. E. R. G. R. Evans, to a crowded audience at the World Theatre last night when he lectured on that memorable and gallant last Antarctic expedition of Capt. R. F. Scott, under whom he served as second in command. The lecture was…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-20 - 1921-12-22
Summary:

Today 5.15 p.m. & 9.15 p.m., G. A. [sic] Anderson in 'Naked Hands.' 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., final episode of 'King of Circus' [sic] and 1st episode of 'Great London Mystery.' Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-20 - 1921-12-22
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., G. A. [sic] Anderson in 'Naked Hands.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., final episode of 'King of Circus' and 1st episode of 'Great London Mystery.' Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. (Tel. 951.)

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-20
Summary:

The Modern Method Producing Co. presents the famous player, Mr. G. M. Anderson in 'Naked Hands' which is going to be shown at the World Theatre this afternoon and for two successive days at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-20 - 1921-12-22
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., G. A. [sic] Anderson in 'Naked Hands.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., final episodes of 'King of Circus' [sic] and last episode of 'Great London – Mystery' [sic]. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co., (Tel. 951).

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-03 - 1922-01-05
Summary:

Today 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Carl Laemmle presents 'Luring Lips,' starring Edith Roberts. 2.30 and 9.15 p.m. performances, 'The Great London Mystery,' 4th & 5th epis. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-03 - 1922-01-05
Summary:

Today 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 (Telephone 1337).

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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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-07 - 1922-02-09
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Ethel Clayton with Elliott Dexter and Theodore Robert [sic] in 'The Girl Who Came Back.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, 10 and 11 epis. Of 'Diamond Queen' featuring Eileen Sedgwick. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
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.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, final episodes of 'Velvet Fingers' and 1st episode of 'The White Horseman' featuring Art Acord. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. March 11 & 13…