A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-16
Summary:

Star Theatre is set to host Don. G. Merle, society entertainer and magician. Mr. Merle barely uses any apparatus for his illusions and engages the audience with his jokes and commentary. After having a successful show at the Grand Opera House, Calcutta, Mr. Merle promises numerous new tricks in…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-17
Summary:

Don G. Merie, the illusionist, opened his season at the Star Theatre yesterday. Also with film attraction, 'The Silver Car,' starred by Earle Williams in the lead.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-17
Summary:

Yesterday, Don G. Merle performed at Star Theatre. Using practically no apparatus, Mr. Merle kept the audience engaged with his jokes and commentary. The film attraction, 'The Silver Car,' featuring Earle Williams, proved a real thriller.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-15
Summary:

Booth Tarkington's arresting story of life in the small towns of the States, bearing the somewhat misleading title 'The Flirt' will be shown of the last time at the Star tonight. Beginning Thursday, the Star will present the big picture 'Disraeli.' George Arliss, in the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-05
Summary:

White Hands,' featuring Hobart Bosworth, is proving a popular attraction at the Grand, where it will be shown for the last time tonight. Buster Keaton brings roars of laughter with his comedy 'The Paleface.' Tomorrow Booth Tarkington's story 'The Flirt,' will the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-06
Summary:

How a vain, capricious girl can effectively ruin her family's happiness is realistically depicted in 'The Flirt.' Film synopsis included. 'The Flirt,' which is at the Grand for two nights, makes its appeal purely on its heart interest.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-07
Summary:

Delay in transit prevented the Grand from obtaining 'The Flirt' in time for showing last night, and accordingly, it brought forward one of its attractions intended for a later date, 'The Accidental Honeymoon,' featuring Elaine Hammerstein. Miss Hammerstein ranks with the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-14
Summary:

Booth Tarkington's wonderful story 'The Flirt' fills the bill at the Grand tonight and tomorrow. Harold Lloyd's 'Get Out and Get Under' also included in the programme.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-14
Summary:

Booth Tarkington ranks amongst the greatest masters of fiction of the day, and in 'The Flirt,' he has written a story which is a good deal stronger than the name indicates. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-15
Summary:

The Flirt' was received with every sign of appreciation at the Grand last night. A very welcome addition to the programme is Harold Lloyd, in an absurdity entitled 'Get in and Get under [sic].' Lloyd always contrives to be amusing and this present effort is up to his best standard…

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

The Flirt' originally announced for two days only at the Grand, has proved such a popular success that the management will show it for one day longer. Last night, it was enjoyed by a big house and many requests were received to hold it over. It will be shown today only, giving place…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-12
Summary:

Earle Williams is the star of 'The Silver Car,' the drama presented at the Grand tonight. The story is one of political intrigue, with a dashing young hero, who, disguised as a chauffeur, penetrates the secrets of the enemy stronghold. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-23
Summary:

The Star are offering Xmas programme included: 'R.U.R' production, who will give a rendition of 'Scrooge' assisted by a choir of clever boys; Jack Pickford in 'Bill Apperson's Boy'; Buster Keaton's 'The Boat.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-24
Summary:

The Star is offering a first-class programme over Christmas. Probably the most novel and welcome item on the bill is Chas. Olive, late principal in the 'R. U. R.' production, who will give a rendition of 'Scrooge,' assisted by a choir of clever boys. The Theatre will also be…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-24
Summary:

The Star in Kowloon is following up one big bill with a list of attractions even bigger. Jack Pickford is the film offering 'Bill Apperson's Boy.' Mr. Pickford shares the picture honours with Buster Keaton. 'The Boat' is considered Buster's best to date. An original…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-25
Summary:

Mr. Chas Olive, who distinguished himself with his presentation of Radius, the Robot, in 'R.U.R.,' offered a novel 'turn' at the Star last night when he appeared in 'Scrooge' from Dicken's Christmas Carols. The film programme gave satisfaction. Jack Pickford…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-28
Summary:

Tonight, Grand Theatre will be screening famous English actor H. B. Warner's moral drama entitled 'God's Man.' Tomorrow, Anita Stewart appears in 'spy' melodrama 'Yellow Typhoon.' Buster Keaton's comedy 'The Boat' is scheduled to follow.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-28
Summary:

H. B. Warner is the star of 'God's Man,' the strong drama showing today, Friday only, at the Grand. Tomorrow the principal picture is Anita Stewart in 'The Yellow Typhoon.' The film is all concerned with plots and intrigues. Buster Keaton also is in the programme, this…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-12
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-11