A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-22
Summary:

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' will be replaced by 'The Ruling Passion' at the Star Theatre in the next few days. The leading role is taken by George Arliss, who previously appeared on the screen in 'The Devil' and 'Disraeli.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-03 - 1923-10-03
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, Forbes Russell Comedy Company presents the world-famous drama, 'Romance.' Tomorrow, 'Bluebeard's Eighth Wife,' the comedy by Arthur Wimperis that made all London laugh. Friday, farewell performance, 'Peg o' My Heart.' Prices $3, $2 and $1…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-05 - 1923-10-05
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.15, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Charles Ray in 'A Tailor-Made Man.' Usual prices. The Star: Tonight at 5.30, 'An Accidental Honeymoon.' At 9.15, Forbes Russell Company, farewell performance, 'Peg o' My Heart.'

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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: 1923-10-16
Summary:

The spectacular Metro film, 'Hearts Aflame' is due for a two days' showing at the Star, commencing tonight. A booking of unusual interest is the 'Disraeli' picture, which will be put on Thursday next. George Arliss, the star, played this drama for some years on the stage…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-18 - 1923-10-19
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, October 18 to 20, George Arliss in 'Disraeli.'

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Headline: At the Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-18 - 1923-10-18
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday, George Arliss in 'Disraeli,' from his celebrated stage success by Louis N. Parker, directed by Henry Kolker. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-18
Summary:

Beginning tonight the Star will show 'Disraeli,' which is a convincing attempt to depict a critical period in the career of the great statesman. George Arliss, the star, is an English actor, who had to go to America to make a reputation. When he made the screen adaptation, he brought…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-20 - 1923-10-20
Summary:

Tonight for the last time, the Coronet shows Rex Ingram's superb presentation of Anthony Hope's masterpiece, 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' '$2 in Shanghai, $1 here,' and the Star shows George Arliss in 'Disraeli.' Tomorrow the Coronet has Reginald Denny in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-20 - 1923-10-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Today, 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' Tomorrow, 'The Kentucky Derby.' The Star: Today, George Arliss in 'Disraeli.' Tomorrow, 'My Wild Irish Rose.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-20
Summary:

My Wild Irish Rose,' a production taken from the famous stage success 'The Shaughraun,' which is to be shown at the Star for two days beginning tomorrow. No writer knew the Irish better than Dion Boucicalt. He himself played the principal role and became famous in the seventies as…

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

There is always a good show at Coronet: Tonight at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Peg o' My Heart.' The Star: Tonight only, Norma Talmadge in 'The Eternal Flame.' Tomorrow, Wesley Barry in 'Penrod.' The Grand: Tonight and tomorrow, Catherine Calvert in '…

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

There is always a good show at Coronet: Tonight and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Laurette Taylor in 'Peg o' My Heart.' Illustration included. The Star: Tonight only at 5.30 and 9.15, Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble.' The Grand: Tonight and tomorrow at 9.15 p.m…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-04 - 1924-01-04
Summary:

There is always a good show at Coronet: Last day today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Laurette Taylor in 'Peg o' My Heart.' Illustration included. The Star: Tonight only at 5.30 and 9.15, Constance Talmadge in 'Dangerous Business' and Buster Keaton in 'One Week…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-22
Summary:

The Star in Kowloon is living up to its promise to put on big pictures. Today, it will present 'Uncharted Seas,' the Metro film featuring Alice Lake and Rudolf Valentino. For tomorrow, 'Peg o' My Heart,' the Laurette Taylor film is promised.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-23 - 1924-01-23
Summary:

For one night only, at ordinary prices, Laurette Taylor in 'Peg o' My Heart.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-23
Summary:

Laurette Taylor, in the part which she created, that of the winsome 'Peg' is the attraction at the Star tonight. The play must have been seen at one time or another by everybody, and interest in the film version will be all the more keen because of it. The Star announces that it has…