A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-06 - 1924-05-07
Summary:

Today & tomorrow at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Pola Negri in 'Passion.' Price details included. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-06 - 1924-05-07
Summary:

The film magnificent, Pola Negri in 'Passion.' Prices: 5.30, 80 cents and 50 cents; 9.15, $1.50 and 80 cents. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-06
Summary:

Passion,' starring Pola Negri, will be shown in the Star Theatre for the last time tomorrow night. Mr. William Heughun, the famous Scottish singer appears in Thursday night and the popular Quaints Co. beginning a Kowloon season on Friday night.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-06
Summary:

This week the Star Theatre again offers some more of those varied programmes which have become so popular with Kowloon residents – and, be it added for all the islands counter attractions, with many Hongkong residents as well. This evening the feature will be Pola Negri's picture '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-06 - 1924-05-07
Summary:

Pola Negri in 'Passion.' Prices: 5.30 p.m., 80 cents and 50 cents; 9.15, $1.50 and 80 cents.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-07
Summary:

Local cinema-goers have their last chance this evening of seeing Pola Negri in her great historical film 'Passion.' The picture is at the Star Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-07
Summary:

Local cinema-goers have their last chance this evening of seeing Pola Negri in her great historical film. 'Passion,' which is the story of Madame du Barry, the French milliner who became favourite of Louis XV and ruled a kingdom in his name, only to die at the guillotine during the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-16 - 1924-05-19
Summary:

Do you want 'Something to Think About'?

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-20 - 1924-05-21
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15, a Paramount play, 'Too Wise Wives.' Coming Thursday, 'Something to Think About.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-21 - 1924-05-21
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, Paramount's 'Too Wise Wives.' Commencing Thursday, 'Something to Think About.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-21 - 1924-05-22
Summary:

At the Star from Thursday till Saturday. May 21 Remarks: Same ad on page 4 & 7. May 22 Remarks: Same ad on page 4, 7, 9 & 12.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-21 - 1924-05-21
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, Paramount's great matrimonial problem photoplay, 'Too Wise Wives.' Commencing Thursday, 'Something to Think About.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-21 - 1924-05-21
Summary:

See 'Something to Think About' and you will have 'Something to Think About.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-22 - 1924-05-24
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Elliott Dexter, Theodore Roberts, Gloria Swanson, Theodore Kosloff and Monte Blue in Cecil DeMille's 'Something to Think About.' An unusual picture at usual prices. Children and service men half price. May 22 Remarks: Another ad on page…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-22 - 1924-05-22
Summary:

If you have a conscience, you will want to see 'Something to Think About.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-22 - 1924-05-23
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Paramount's greatest all-star cast, Elliott Dexter, Theodore Roberts, Gloria Swanson, Theodore Kosloff and Monte Blue in Cecil DeMille's dramatic thunderbolt, 'Something to Think About.' An unusual picture at usual prices. Matinees, 40…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-22 - 1924-05-22
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Jesse L. Lasky presents Cecil B. DeMille's production, 'Something to Think About,' by Jeanie Macpherson. Unusual picture, usual prices. Illustration included.

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Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-22
Summary:

The Virginian' is to be screened at the Queen's Theatre. 'Something to Think About,' directed by Cecil B. DeMille, starred by Elliott Dexter, will be screened at the Star. Film plot included. 'Kindred of the Dust' opened at Coronet Theatre today. The film starred…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-22
Summary:

From today till Saturday, Star Theatre will be showing Cecil B. de Mille's 'Something to Think About' featuring Gloria Swanson. The film has a simple touching theme on humanity and is cleverly assembled.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-22
Summary:

With the names of Cecil B. de Mille and Gloria Swanson – household words in the cinema world – stamped on the picture, Kowloon theatre-goers will consider themselves fortunate as 'Something to Think About' is to be put on for three days at the Star Theatre from today. Gloria's…