A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bavu
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-21 - 1924-06-28
Summary:

June 21 & 23 Remarks: Teaser ads for the film 'Brass.' The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. June 24 Remarks: Coming to the World tomorrow. June 26 Remarks: The superb cast includes Wallace Beery, Estelle Taylor, Forrest Stanley, Sylvia…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-28 - 1924-06-28
Summary:

Bavu' with a combination of superb cast: Wallace Beery, Estelle Taylor, Forrest Stanley, Sylvia Breamer and Josef Swickard. Don't miss seeing it last showing today. Sunday, Hoot Gibson in '40-Horse Hawkins.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-29 - 1924-07-01
Summary:

Mon.30th and Tue. 1st July at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Hoot Gibson in '40-Horse Hawkins.' Also, Procession in Honor of the Godess Tien Hou Sheung Mu, pompous procession which happens only once every twenty years at Tientsin. July 1 Remarks: On page 4, another ad. on '40-Horse Hawkins…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-30 - 1924-07-01
Summary:

Monday 30th and Tuesday 1st July at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Hoot Gibson in '40-Horse Hawkins.' Also 'Procession in Honor of the Godness Tien Hou Sheung Mu,' pompous procession which happens only once every twenty years at Tientsin. Usual prices.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-30 - 1924-07-01
Summary:

Monday 30th and Tuesday 1st July at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Hoot Gibson in '40-Horse Hawkins.' Also procession in honor of the Goddess Tien Hou Sheung Mu, pompous procession which happens only once every twenty years at Tientsin. Usual prices.

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

For an hour of laughter, follow Hoot Gibson through '40-Horse Hawkins.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-01
Summary:

Hoot Gibson starred in '40 Horse Hawkins,' for Universal, which opened yesterday in the World Theatre. The cast also included Anne Cornwall, Helen Holmes, Richard Tucker and Edward Sedgwick. The latter also directed.

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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: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-09 - 1924-08-09
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, your last opportunity to see Baby Peggy in the picture that stamps her the marvel of the cinema world, 'The Darling of New York.' Starting tomorrow, Hoot Gibson in '40-Horse Hawkins' and Reg. Denny in 'The Leather Pushers.'

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

Sunday and Monday matinee and night, 2 big Western thrillers, Carl Laemmle presents Hoot Gibson in '40-Horse Hawkins' and Reg. Denny in round 18 of 'The Leather Pushers.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-11 - 1924-08-11
Summary:

The Coronet: Today & tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Mack Sennett's 'The Shriek of Araby' with Ben Turpin, Topical Budget 640, see Sir Robert Ho Tung at the Prime Minister's Reception, and 'Edgar and the Teacher's Pet.' The Star: Today only at 5.30…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-11
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening Carl Laemelle's [sic] Western romance, '40 Horse Hawkins,' featuring Hoot Gibson, for the last time this evening. It is a Universal picture.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-11 - 1924-08-11
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, a big double show: Hoot Gibson in '40-Horse Hawkins' and Reginald Denny in the last and final round of 'The Leather Pushers.' Starting Tuesday, Anita Stewart in 'Sowing the Wind.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-11
Summary:

This evening represents the last opportunity that Kowloon cinema-goers have of seeing '40 Horse Hawkins,' the Western romance which has caused many a hearty laugh in the Star Theatre during the weekend. The popular outdoor hero, Hoot Gibson, plays the leading role. Film plot included…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-11 - 1924-08-11
Summary:

The Coronet: Today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mack Sennett's 'The Shriek of Araby' with Ben Turpin. Also Topical Budget No. 670 and 'Edgar and the Teacher's Pet.' The Star: Today only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Hoot Gibson in '40-Horse Hawkins…