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: 1921-09-02
Summary:

T. H. Hunter, the director chosen by Zane Grey, the famous novelist, to create the photo-play of 'Desert Gold,' which comes to the World Theatre today. The film was starred by Walter Long. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-11-19
Summary:

The Heart of a Lion,' starring William Farnum, was shown at the World Theatre last night. Other cast included Mary Martin and Walter Law. Film synopsis included.

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-13
Summary:

The Bandbox' is a Deitrich-Beck [sic] Inc. picture directed by R. William Neill, which comes to the World Theatre soon. The cast of this big Hodkinson release includes Doris Kenyon, Alexander Gaden as her leading man. Other supporting crew members recruited by Theodore C. Deitrich [sic],…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-13
Summary:

The Bandbox,' starring Doris Kenyon, the Deitrich-Back, Inc., production of Louis Joseph Vance's story, comes to the World Theatre. Meanwhile, the film is directed by R. William Neill, and Kenyon is supported by Alexander Gaden, Gretchen Hartman, Walter, Weston, Edward Keppler, Logan…

5
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…

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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: The China Mail
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.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, final episodes of 'Velvet Fingers' and 1st episodes of 'The White Horseman' featuring Art Acord. Sunday matinee 6 p.m., Dorothy Gish in 'Battling Jane.…

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-26
Summary:

A Kiss in Time,' in which Wanda Hawley and T. Roy Barnes take the leading roles, will be shown at World Theatre this week. There are three well-known comedians supporting Wanda Hawley: T. Barnes, Walter Hiers and Bertram Johns.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-14 - 1923-03-14
Summary:

J. L. Frotheringham presents 'The Breaking Point' starring Bessie Barriscale, directed by Paul Scardon, written by H. H. Van Loan, with an all-star cast including Walter McGrall, Joseph J. Dowling, Wilfred Lucas, Pat O'Malley and Ethel Grey Terry, distributed by W. W. Hodkinson.…

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-03
11
Headline: Lights Out'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-15
12
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-25 - 1924-03-26
Summary:

Commencing Wednesday March 26th, 'Lights Out' at the World Theatre. Film plot included. March 27 Remarks: The cast includes Ruth Stonehouse, Walter McGrail, Hank Mann, Ben Hewlett, Marie Astaire and others.

13
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-26
Summary:

The photoplay version of Paul Dickey's and Mann Page's stage play, 'Lights Out,' is now showing at the World Theatre. Directed by Al Santell for F. B. O. Studio. The cast includes Ruth Stonehouse, Walter McGrail, Marie Astaire, Theodore von Eltz, Hank Mann, Mabel Van Buren,…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-26
Summary:

In 'Lights Out,' the comedy drama by Paul Dickey and Mann Page, now showing at the World Theatre, a unique duel is fought between two excellent swordsmen. The screen fight is between Theodore von Eltz and Ben Deely. According to Al Santell, director, the duel was a difficult one…

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-27 - 1924-03-27
Summary:

Lights Out,' the cast includes, Ruth Stonehouse, Walter McGrail, Hank Mann, Ben Hewlett, Marie Astaire and others.

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-29 - 1924-03-29
Summary:

Final showing today, 'Lights Out,' the cast includes, Ruth Stonehouse, Walter McGrail, Hank Mann, Ben Hewlett, and Marie Astaire. From Sunday 30th till Tuesday 1st April, Jack Hoxie in 'The Man from Wyoming.'

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Headline: Lights Out'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-29
18
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-01
Summary:

Where the North Begins' opened at the World Theatre yesterday. It is a Warner Brothers classic of the screen. Starred by dog actor Rin Tin Tin. Claire Adams, Walter McGrail, Pat Hartigan, Myrtle Owen, Charles Stevens and Fred Huntley are the cast. Chester Franklin is the director. Film plot…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-02
Summary:

Where the North Begins,' which opened on Wednesday to a packed house for four days' run at the World Theatre, is one of the few pictures that can be praised without reservation. 'Where the North Begins' is a picture worth seeing and recommending to your neighbour, for it is…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-24