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: 1913-05-05 - 1913-05-05
Summary:

Last screening of 'Descriptive Lecture', 'Faust', 'Selections of old Singing' by Truly Shattuck, 'The Law of The West', 'Dick the Highwayman', 'The Politician', 'The Old Guard' and 'The Edison Minstrel'; price…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-22
Summary:

The star film at the World Theatre this weekend is a five-part picture entitled 'When a Woman Strikes.' It is a tale of the wild West with a cast including Ben Wilson, Neva Gerber, Rosemary Theby, Murdock MacQuarrie and other film favourite. Film synopsis included. There is the usual…

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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.

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

The age-old conflict between love and duty is given a new turn in Jacques Jaccard's newest story and called 'Under Northern Lights.' And the most important figure is a corporal of the Royal North West Mounted Police. 'Under Northern Lights' is announced for tonight at…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-14
Summary:

In the World Theatre's change of programme, the star film is a picture entitled 'Under Northern Lights.' It is a Universal production, the principal roles being taken by the popular Virginia Faire and Leonard Clapham. Another fine film is a Universal Jewel Comedy, 'Roman…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-11
Summary:

With Edged Tools,' a British film was shown at world Theatre last night which attracted a large number of people at both shows. Although the lavishness of studio scenes which one sees in the majority of American films, is lacking in this British production, the individual actors matched the…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-11-22
Summary:

Those who love to see the best spirit of the West in a photoplay should not miss 'Eastward Ho!' which opens tonight at the World Theatre. William Russell has made one of his greatest hits in this thrilling Fox picture. In addition, the latest Tropical Budget news will also be screened…

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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.…

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-11
Summary:

All of a Sudden Norma' is now showing at the World Theatre. Film synopsis included. In addition, the Topical Budget is interesting and 'The Dodger,' in which Bill West figures in the principal role, closes the programme.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-17
Summary:

Beginning today for a run of three days, World Theatre is going to screen the new Robertson-Cole production 'The Little 'Fraid Lady' starring Mae Marsh. The story is adapted from Marjorie Benton Cooke's popular novel, 'The Girl Who Lived in the Woods' and directed…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-03
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Headline: Lights Out'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-15
20
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.