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: 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: 1924-07-30
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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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-19 - 1924-09-19
Summary:

Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Estelle Taylor in 'Forgive and Forget.' Coming soon, 'The Inside of the Cup.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-22 - 1924-09-22
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, 'The Acquittal.' Coming soon, 'The Inside of the Cup.' Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-23 - 1924-09-23
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15, Joseph C. Lincoln's masterful story of the sea, 'Partners of the Tide.' Coming Thursday, Winston Churchill's great society drama, 'The Inside of the Cup.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-24 - 1924-09-27
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, 3 days only, commencing Thursday September 25th, a big double show, Winston Churchill's great society drama, 'The Inside of the Cup'; Charlie Chaplin in 'The Fireman.' No advance in prices for this exceptionally big…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-24 - 1924-09-24
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Partners of the Tide.' Starting Thursday, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Fireman' and Winston Churchill's society drama, 'Inside the Cup.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-25
Summary:

Highly contrasted are the two pictures which constitute this evening's Star Theatre programme. The first, 'The Inside of the Cup,' is based on a story by the famous American author, Winston Churchill, and can be best described as a society drama. Film plot included. The second,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-26
Summary:

This evening, the Star Theatre offers again the big double programme comprising Winston Churchill's society drama 'The Inside of the Cup,' and Charlie Chaplin's intensely amusing comedy 'The Fireman.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-27
Summary:

Saturday finds the Star Theatre showing an exceptionally strong programme almost evenly divided into comedy and drama. The comedy is supplied by that prince of screen comedians, Charlie Chaplin, in 'The Fireman.' The drama is provided by 'The Inside of the Cup,' a penetrating…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-17 - 1924-12-17
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, December 18 to 20, William Fox presents 'The Silent Command' with Edmund Lowe, Alma Tell, Martha Mansfield, Betty Jewel, Florence Martin and Bela Lugosi, a J. Gordon Edwards production. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-17 - 1924-12-17
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, America's most popular screen star, Dustin Farnum in 'Oath-Bound.' Starting tomorrow, 'The Silent Command.' Matinees, 50 cents and 80 cents; nights, 80 cents and $1.20. Children and servicemen half-price.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-18 - 1924-12-18
Summary:

The Silent Command,' the naval melodrama of love and intrigue in the high seas, which is playing at the Star Theatre today till Saturday, proceeded by a beautiful and novel prologue, entitled 'Gypsy Love.' Also showing something new, something good, 'Mutt and Jeff,'…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-18 - 1924-12-18
Summary:

Tonight, William Fox presents 'The Silent Command' with Edmund Lowe, Alma Tell, Martha Mansfield, Betty Jewel, Florence Martin and Bela Lugosi, a J. Gordon Edwards production. Proceeded by a beautiful and novel prologue, entitled 'Gypsy Love.' Extra added attraction, Bohemian…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-19
Summary:

Owing to an accident in the operator's room at the Star Theatre yesterday evening, the last reel of the Silent Command was spoiled, and the company has replaced the picture for the rest of the run of the present programme with another fine film, The Idol of the North, featuring Dorothy…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-10 - 1925-06-10
Summary:

Today for one day only, Norma Talmadge in 'Smilin' Through,' a picture that will always appeal. Tomorrow, Friday and Saturday, June 11th to 13th, 'The Silent Command.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-11 - 1925-06-12
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, William Fox presents the great melodrama, 'The Silent Command,' the most realistic sea disaster ever shown on the screen.