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: 1923-03-30
Summary:

True Heart Susie' is being shown at the Star Theatre today and tomorrow. It is a picture of much the same type as 'Way Down East.' It is also a D. W. Griffith production and the leading parts are portrayed by Lilian Gish and Robert Harron, who made his name in 'The Birth of a…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-11 - 1924-01-11
Summary:

The Coronet: Starting tonight at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, D. W. Griffith's 'Birth of a Nation.' Price details included. The Star: Tonight till Saturday at 5.30 & 9.15, 'Forbidden Fruit.' Price details included. The Grand: At 9.15 p.m., Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-11 - 1924-01-11
Summary:

There is always a good show at Coronet: Starting tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, D. W. Griffith's 'Birth of a Nation.' Illustration included. The Star: Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Forbidden Fruit.' Prices: 5.30, $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15, $1.50 and $1.00. The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-12 - 1924-01-12
Summary:

There is always a good show at Coronet: Starting tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, D. W. Griffith's 'Birth of a Nation.' Illustration included. The Star: Today at 2.30, 5.30 and 9.15, 'Forbidden Fruit.' Prices: 5.30, $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15, $1.50 and $1.00. The Grand:…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-12
Summary:

Showing at the Coronet Theatre tonight for the last time is 'Parted Curtains,' which pleased many large audiences during the week, while appearing at the Star Theatre – also for the last time is the Royal Russian Ballet, whose entertainment is supplemented with a very enjoyable movie…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-30
Summary:

Miriam Cooper who scored such a marked success in 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Intolerance' and other big pictures, is the leading woman in 'Kindred of the Dust,' a First National picture showing at the Star Theatre. Raoul A. Walsh is the director and also starring…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-30
Summary:

This evening, Star Theatre will be showing a First National picture 'Kindred of the Dust' featuring Miriam Cooper who is famous for her performances in 'The Birth of a Nation' and 'Intolerance.' Raoul A. Walsh produced the film from the well-known novel of the same…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-30
Summary:

Sweeping forward with fine dramatic action, 'Kindred of the Dust,' the feature film showing at the Star Theatre this evening, is a picture that holds the interest to the very end. Credit for this is due to two people, the first being the author of the story, Peter B. Kyne, and the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-02 - 1924-10-03
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.10, 7.15 & 9.20 p.m., 'Monte Cristo.' Increased prices included. The Star: Today till Saturday at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., the heroine of 'The Birth of a Nation,' Mae Marsh in 'Sunshine Alley.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-04 - 1924-10-04
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.10, 7.15 & 9.20 p.m., 'Monte Cristo.' Increased prices included. The Star: Today only at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., the heroine of 'The Birth of a Nation,' Mae Marsh in 'Sunshine Alley.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-05 - 1925-02-07
Summary:

Today till Saturday, Baby Peggy in 'Family Secrets,' adapted from Frances Hodgson Burnett's sensational novel, 'Editha's Burglar' and Augustus Thomas' stage play 'The Burglar,' a Universal Jewel. February 7 remarks: Tomorrow, 'Trifling Women…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-05 - 1925-02-07
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Baby Peggy in 'Family Secrets,' adapted from Francis Hodgson Burnett's sensational novel and Augustus Thomas's stage play, a Universal-Jewel attraction. At ordinary price. February 7 Remarks; Tomorrow at 6 p.m. only, 'Thrifling…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-07 - 1925-02-07
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Baby Peggy in 'Family Secrets.' Tomorrow at 6 p.m. only, 'Trifling Women'; at 9.15 p.m., the world-renowned quartette. Prices: $3.00, $2.00 and $1.00. Booking at Moutrie's.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-09 - 1925-02-09
Summary:

Today only, Ramon Novarro and Barbara La Marr in 'Trifling Women.' This picture which has already played ten days at the Coronet is brought to the Star.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-09 - 1925-02-09
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Ramon Novarro and Barbara La Marr in 'Trifling Women.' This great picture which has already played ten days at the Coronet is brought to the Star in response to numerous requestss. Do not miss it.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-09 - 1925-02-09
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Barbara La Marr and Ramon Novarro in 'Trifling Women.'