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: 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: 1924-12-03 - 1924-12-06
Summary:

Today only, Reginald Denny in 'The Reckless Age,' and 'The Leather Pushers' (Round 22). Tomorrow till Saturday, William S. Hart in 'The Cradle of Courage,' Charles Chaplin in 'Behind the Screen,' and 'The Shadowgraph,' the rights for which have…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-03 - 1924-12-03
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Reginald Denny in 'The Reckless Age' and 'The Leather Pushers' (round 22). Tomorrow till Saturday, big triple bill: William S. Hart in 'The Cradle of Courage'; Charlie Chaplin in 'Behind the Screen'; 'The Shadow Graph…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-03 - 1924-12-08
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, Reginald Denny in 'The Reckless Age' and 'The Leather Pushers,' Round 22. Tomorrow till Saturday, big triple bill: William S. Hart in 'The Cradle of Courage'; Charles Chaplin in 'Behind the Screen'; 'The Shadowgraph'…

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

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., William S. Hart in 'The Cradle of Courage'; Charlie Chaplin in 'Behind the Screen'; 'The Shadow Graph,' the rights of which for China have been secured by Hongkong Amusements, Ltd.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-05 - 1924-12-05
Summary:

The Shadow Graph,' the weirdest show ever seen in the colony. Other items in an excellent programme, include the Yeomen of the Guard by the Star Orchestra; 'The Cradle of Courage' with William S. Hart; 'Behind the Screen' with Charlie Chaplin.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-05
Summary:

Two artists, so divergent in their methods as William Hart and Charlie Chaplin, are the attractions at the Star Theatre. William Hart – without wishing to pun – is the star with the big heart, taking roles and themes in which the stout will and mind play a great part. 'The Cradle of Courage…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-06 - 1924-12-06
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, the colony's biggest amusement bargain, W. S. Hart in 'The Cradle of Courage,' Charlie Chaplin in 'Behind the Screen' and 'The Shadow Graph.' Starting Sunday, final presentation in the colony of the world's greatest comedy…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-06 - 1924-12-06
Summary:

Tonight, there are three big attractions, Charlie Chaplin in 'Behind the Screen,' W. S. Hart in 'The Cradle of Courage,' and 'The Shadow Graph.' Tomorrow's programme includes Charlie Chaplin in 'The Kid,' 'The Leather Pushers' round 23 and…