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: 1921-12-22
Summary:

Is it legal for an exhibitor on films in Shanghai to show a picture, the Chinese rights for which are already in the hands of another local firm of distributors? Asks the N.C.D. News. The question was raised in movie circles last July when the Ramos Amusement, Ld., the proprietors of the Olympic…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-04
Summary:

The special dance at the Kowloon Theatre this evening is much of a mystery. Ladies have been requested to bring with them needles and thread, for what purpose is kept as a secret.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-31
Summary:

Sunshine Alley,' in which Mae Marsh has appeared, is being screened at the Coronet Theatre for the last time today. The ordinary Coronet orchestra is to be specially augmented tonight by the talented little band which the management of Hongkong Amusements brought up here last week from…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-05
Summary:

Quaintly styled 'Ye merrie men,' a new and talented combination of jazz musicians makes its first appearance at tonight's cabaret dance at the Kowloon Theatre.

5
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-05
Summary:

Homespun Folks,' a quaint story of American small town life which is being screened at the Kowloon Theatre for the first time today. Asin 'Way Down East' chuckles and tears are freely intermingled and the human appeal is always there.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-18
Summary:

Too Much Business' is now being shown at the Coronet Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-13
Summary:

A thrilling horse race for the Blue Ribbon of the American Turf furnishes an appropriate climax to the big melodrama at the Star. Reginald Denny shines as the young man ordered out of his home by a stern father. An unusually good scenic picture shows the quaint tribal customs amongst the non-…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-15
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening 'The Prisoner' till Saturday. Set in the quaint surroundings of old Vienna, the film features Herbert Rawlinson. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-28
Summary:

Sir J. M. Barrie's 'Sentimental Tommy' starring Gareth Hughes and May MacAvoy [sic], is likely to make many friends at the Star. For Sunday next is 'The Quaint,' Mr. R. B. Salisbury's band in their success 'Underground to Anywhere.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-29 - 1924-03-01
Summary:

One night only, Sunday March 2nd, at 9.15 p.m., farewell performance in the Colony, R. B. Salisbury in conjunction with Theatrical Enterprises presetns R. B. Salisbury Company, 'The Quaints.' Prices $4, $2 & $1. Booking at Moutrie's and the Star.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-29 - 1924-02-29
Summary:

One night only, Sunday, March 2nd at 9.15 p.m., farewell performance in the colony, R. B. Salisbury in conjunction with theatrical enterprises presents R. B. Salisbury Company, the Quaints in their greatest of all farcical comedies, Underground to Anywhere. Booking at Moutrie's and the Star…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-29
Summary:

Sir J. M. Barrie's masterpiece, 'Sentimental Tommy,' in the picture version, continues at the Star until Saturday. On Sunday night, Kowloon will have an opportunity to witness the clever 'Quaints,' who will present one of their smartest skits. A full announcement of this…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-29 - 1924-02-29
Summary:

One night only, Sunday, March 2nd at 9.15 p.m., farewell performance in the colony, R. B. Salisbury in conjunction with Theatrical Enterprises presents R. B. Salisbury Company, The Quaints, in their greatest of all comedies, Underground to Anywhere. Booking at Moutrie's and the Star. Prices…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-01 - 1924-03-01
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 'The Eagle's Talons.' At 5.30 & 9.15, 'Sentimental Tommy.' Sunday at 6 p.m., Wallace Reid in 'The Dancing Fool.' At 9.15, The Quaints in 'Underground to Anywhere.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-01 - 1924-03-01
Summary:

One night only, Sunday, March 2nd at 9.15 p.m., farewell performance in the colony, R. B. Salisbury in conjunction with theatrical enterprises presents the R. B. Salisbury Co., the Quaints in Underground to Anywhere. Booking at Moutrie's and the Star. Prices: $4, $2 and $1.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-01 - 1924-03-01
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 'The Eagle's Talons.' At 5.30 and 9.15, 'Sentimental Tommy.' Sunday at 6 p.m., Wallace Reid in 'The Dancin' Fool.' At 9.15, the Quaints in 'Underground to Anywhere.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-01
Summary:

Kowloon seems to get its share of good entertainment nowadays, and the engagement of the Quaints for tomorrow night will be received with pleasure. This company will present 'Underground to Anywhere.' The film today is 'Sentimental Tommy,' a very clean picture founded upon…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-01 - 1924-03-01
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15, last showing of Sir James M. Barrie's 'Sentimental Tommy' with Gareth Hughes, Mabel Taliaferro and May McAvoy. Sunday at 9.15 p.m. only, the farewell performance of the Quaints.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-03 - 1924-05-03
Summary:

A short season only, commencing Friday May 9th, farewell return visit of R. B. Salisbury and his popular comedy company, 'The Quaints' in the latest London successes, with the original costumes and scenery from the Little Theatre, London.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-05 - 1924-05-14
Summary:

Friday, May 9th, farewell return visit of 'The Quaints,' in the latest London comedy successes. May 9th, 'Silhouttes.' May 10th, 'Wanted a Smile.' May 11th, 'The Beggar's Opera.' May 12th, 'Underground to Anywhere.' May 13th, 'Nine O…