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: 1924-03-24
Summary:

A moving picture entitled 'Covered Wagon' now appearing in New York has broken the world's record for a continuous run. On January 31, it was appearing at the Criterion Theatre after 47 consecutive weeks and thus had exceeded the best previous record a few years ago by 'The…

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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: 1925-03-10
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening 'The Covered Wagon' tonight. The film had a successful run at the Coronet Theatre recently. The film exhibits an authentic history and a dramatic love story. The film also contains some spectacular scenes such as a vast herd of cattle and horses…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-10
Summary:

The Covered Wagon,' which had such a successful run at the Coronet Theatre recently, is being shown at the Star Theatre this evening. 'The Covered Wagon' is the screen story of the settlement of the Western States of America by the hardy pioneers of the Anglo-Saxon race. Film…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-12
Summary:

The great film which drew so many people to the Coronet Theatre a little while ago, 'The Covered Wagon,' is showing for the last time in the Star Theatre this evening. 'The Covered Wagon' possesses many qualities which combine to make it a masterpiece. Not the least of these…