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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-06 - 1924-11-06
Summary:

Reveille' cannot be explained in the conventional terms of film entertainment—it beggars description in the application of ordinary standards. Because it is not a film-drama, nor a film comedy, nor a film plot—it is life itself.

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

Betty Balfour, the adorable little British star will be seen on Armistice Day at both the Coronet and the Star. At the Coronet she appears in a lively comedy of love, business and electioneering, 'Squibs M. P.' At the Star she will be seen in 'Reveille,' a story of war and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-08 - 1924-11-08
Summary:

Under the distinguished patronage of his excellency, the governor, British Film Week will be held from November 11th to 17th when the following British films will be screened: 'Squibs M. P.'; 'The Harbour Lights'; 'Son of Kissing Cup'; 'Hutch Stirs ‘em Up…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-10 - 1924-11-10
Summary:

Reveille,' a story of war and its aftermath of a month in 1918 and a month in 1923.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-11 - 1924-11-13
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Friday, all British programme with Betty Balfour in 'Squibs M. P.' The Star: Today till Friday, all British programme including 'Reveille.' Prices: 5.30 p.m., $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15 p.m., $1.50 and $1.00.

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

British Film Week starts today with 'Squibs M. P.' at the Coronet, and world's premier performance of 'Reveille' at the Star.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-13
Summary:

It is a somewhat bold and sweeping statement to make to suggest that 'Reveille,' a picture which the Hongkong Amusements Ltd., rightly claim it is proud to show at the Star Theatre, is the equal if not the superior of any Cenotaph ceremony. And yet, the Cenotaph is not once shown in…