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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-12
Summary:

London, Oct. 15 – The Paris correspondent of the Morning Post states that a sensation has been caused in the French film world. Despite the Government's refusal to allow the exhibition of D. W. Griffith's 'Birth of Nation' film, it was shown in Paris for two days, and the…

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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: 1924-07-07 - 1924-07-07
Summary:

Today only, Gladys Walton in 'Girl Who Ran Wild.' Tuesday and Wednesday, Mae Murray in 'Peacock Alley.' Thursday to Saturday, May Allison in 'The Walk-Offs.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-10 - 1924-07-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Commencing today at 2.15, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Thos. H. Ince presents 'Her Reputation' with May McAvoy. The Star: Today at 5.30 & 9.15, Metro presents May Allison in 'The Walk-Offs,' and Felix the Cat. July 11 Remarks: The Star: Only 'The Walk-Offs.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-10 - 1924-07-10
Summary:

The Walk-Offs' starring May Allison.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-10 - 1924-07-11
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, 'The Walk-Offs' starring May Allison.

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

The Walk-Offs' is the new film showing in the Star Theatre. May Allison played the leading role. Film plot included.

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Headline: The Walk-Offs'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-10
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening 'The Walk-Offs' featuring May Allison. The picture has been adopted from the famous Broadway stage success. Film synopsis included.

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

The Coronet: Commencing today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Thos. H. Ince presents 'Her Reputation' with May McAvoy. The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Metro presents May Allison in 'The Walk-Offs.' Also Felix the Cat.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-11
Summary:

Before extolling the merits of 'The Walk-Offs,' the feature picture now showing at the Star Theatre, it might perhaps be as well to explain what the title means. A 'walk-off' is the name applied to a brainless society parasite, a penniless person who sponges the means of his…

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

The Coronet: Commencing today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Thos. H. Ince presents 'Her Reputation' with May McAvoy. The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, May Allison in 'The Walk-Offs.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-12 - 1924-07-12
Summary:

Last time today, May Allison in 'The Walk-Offs.' Sunday, Hoot Gibson in 'The Thrill Chaser,' and Reg. Denny in Round 10 of 'Leather Pushers.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-12 - 1924-07-12
Summary:

Last time today, May Allison in 'The Walk-Offs.' Sunday, Hoot Gibson in 'The Thrill Chaser' and Reg. Denny in round 16 of 'Leather Pushers.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-12
Summary:

The Walk-Offs,' the screen classic film version of the Broadway stage success is the feature attracting at the Star Theatre today, with May Allison in the leading role. The play was originally produced on Broadway by Oliver Morosco and is by the same authors who wrote 'Lombardi Ltd.,…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-12 - 1924-07-12
Summary:

Last time today, May Allison in 'The Walk-Offs.' Starting Sunday, Hoot Gibson in 'The Thrill Chaser' and Reg. Denny in Round 16 of 'The Leather Pushers.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-18 - 1924-07-18
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 5.15 & 9.15, Rudolph Valentino and Agnes Ayres in 'The Sheik.' Incresed prices $2 & $1. At 2.30 & 7.15, May Allison in 'The Walk-Offs,' at usual prices. The Star: Today at 5.30 & 9.15, Sydney [sic] A. Franklin presents Sylvia Breamer in…