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: 1921-07-12 - 1921-07-12
Summary:

The band of the 2nd Wilts. 9.15 p.m., Thursday 14th, by kind permission of Col. Wyndham and Officers.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-09
Summary:

At the World Theatre tonight and for the following nights will be screened a powerful and romantic love play entitled 'Vengeance of the Wilds' in 5 parts featuring Charles Wheelock and Loraine [sic] Otto in the principal roles. Film synopsis included. On Friday the 12th inst. until…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-10
Summary:

Vengeance of the Wilds,' featuring Charles Wheelock and Lorraine Otto in the principal roles, will be screened at the World Theatre. Besides, on Friday until Monday 'The Flame of Yukon' in which Miss Dalton as the 'Flame' stands supreme in her role. Lastly, the new…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-15 - 1921-09-22
Summary:

Pathe presents Emmy Wehlen in 'Lifting Shadows,' a super-production in 6 reels. Watch for the opening date. September 20 Remarks: Commencing on Friday, 23rd inst.The cast also includes Wyndham Standing, Stuart Holmes and Julia Swayne Gordon. Produced by Leonce Perret. Film plot…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-23 - 1921-09-26
Summary:

Friday, 23rd to Monday, 26th at 9.15 p.m., a Pathe special production 'Lifting Shadows' with Emmy Wehlen, Wyndham Standing, Stuart Holmes and Julia Swayne Gordon. Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Monday, 'The Great Game.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-23
Summary:

The World Theatre provided screening of 'Lifting Shadow,' starring Emmy Wehlen, Stuart Holmes, Wyndham Standing, Julia Swayne Gordon. The film was produced and directed by Leonce Perret. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-20
Summary:

A good book seldom makes a good film play, but among the exceptions must stand. 'The Blue Lagoon,' a romantic idyll, in seven parts, is now showing at the World Theatre until Saturday. When a kinema version of Mr. H. de Vere Stacpoole's novel was shown for the first time at the…

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

A great treat is in store for lovers of Dickens at the World Theatre from tomorrow till next Saturday when William Fox presents 'A Tale of Two Cities.' William Farnum assumes the double role. It is a photoplay of great impressiveness and a full cast of artists who stand high in their…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-09 - 1924-05-09
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only, a photodrama of stupendous human emotions, 'Daytime Wives,' with Derelys Perdue, Grace Darmond, Wyndham Standing and an all-star cast. Commencing Sunday 11st inst., Gladys Walton in 'Untameable' and Reginald Denny in round 15 of 'New Leather…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-27
Summary:

Bavu,' the weird mystery picture which is showing at the World Theatre stands out as one of the most engaging evening's entertainment seen here in a long time. It is a Universal-Jewel production adapted from the play of the last New York stage season, written by Earl Carroll. '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-01
Summary:

Persons who have curiosity as to just how much laughing they can stand without collapse should go to the World Theatre where '40 Horse Hawkin's,' the latest Gibson production is being screened for the last time. For genuine humour requiring none of the usual upholstering to '…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-15 - 1924-07-18
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow, 'Forgive and Forget,' with a distinguished cast including Estelle Taylor, Pauline Garon and Wyndham Standing. The picture everyone must see. July 17 Remarks: Presented by Howard M. Mitchell, produced by Harry Cohn. Illustration included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-15 - 1924-07-19
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow, 'Forgive and Forget,' with Estelle Taylor, Pauline Garon and Wyndham Standing.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-16 - 1924-07-19
Summary:

Wed. 16th to Sat. 19th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Forgive and Forget' with Estelle Taylor, Wyndham Standing and Pauline Garon. Usual prices. July 18 & 19 Remarks: Other ads. on page 5 and 4.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-16 - 1924-07-19
Summary:

Wednesday 16th to Saturday 19th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Forgive and Forget' with a distinguished cast including Estelle Taylor, Wyndham Standing and Pauline Garon. Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-17
Summary:

There is nothing to forgive, and it will be a long while before you forget the new C. B. C. feature, 'Forgive and Forget,' which opened at the Theatre last night. There is a real story in 'Forgive and Forget,' and a real idea underlying the story. The theme is one that will…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-06
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-08 - 1924-12-09
Summary:

Today & tomorrow only at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Mae Marsh in 'The Beloved Traitor.' At usual prices. Starting Wed. next, Warner Bros. presents 'The Gold Diggers,' in 9 reels with Hope Hamption [sic], Louise Fazenda, Windham Standing and a notable cast. Today till Thursday…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-08 - 1924-12-08
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mae Marsh in 'The Beloved Traitor.' Usual prices. Don't miss it. Starting Wednesday next, Warner Bros. by arrangement with the dean of drama, David Belasco in 'The Gold Diggers,' with Hope Hampton, Louise Fazenda, Wyndham…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-08 - 1924-12-09
Summary:

Warner Bros. by arrangement with the dean of drama, David Belasco in 'The Gold Diggers,' with Hope Hampton, Louise Fazenda, Wyndham Standing and a notable cast. Starting Wednesday 10th. Today and tomorrow only, Mae Marsh in 'The Beloved Traitor.'