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: 1923-12-29 - 1923-12-29
Summary:

Special starring engagement of Izako, the world famous court magician, presenting a series of tricks and illusions. Film attraction is Grace Darmond in 'The Midnight Guest.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-29 - 1923-12-29
Summary:

Sunday and Monday, December 30 and 31, special starring engagement of Izako, the world-famous court magician. Together with film attraction, Grace Darmond in 'The Midnight Guest.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-29
Summary:

Star patrons have a Royal treat in store for them on Sunday when Izake, a famous Russian Court conjurer, begins an engagement limited to two days. His illusions and tricks recently caused a great deal of favourable comment in Shanghai. The film part of the night's show is 'The Midnight…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-31 - 1923-12-31
Summary:

The Coronet: Last performances today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Constance Talmadge in 'Dangerous Business,' a First National attraction, and Buster Keaton in 'One Week.' The Star: Tonight at 5.30 & 9.15, Izako, Russian Court Conjurer and Grace Darmond in 'The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-31 - 1923-12-31
Summary:

The Star: Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, Izako, Russian court conjurer and Grace Darmond in 'The Midnight Guest.' The Grand: Tonight only, Anita Stewart in 'Yellow Typhoon' and Buster Keaton in 'The Boat.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-31
Summary:

An appropriate programme at the Star last night, due again tonight, includes Professor Izako the Russian Court Conjurer, who fully bears out his promises to bring a series of entirely new tricks. The picture is 'The Midnight Guest,' very aptly described as a drama of the more exciting…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-31 - 1923-12-31
Summary:

The Star: Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, Izako, the Russian Court Conjurer and Grace Darmond in 'The Midnight Guest.' The Grand: Tonight only, Anita Stewart in 'The Yellow Typhoon' and Buster Keaton in 'The Boat.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-05 - 1924-01-05
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Monday, Alice Lake and Rudolph Valentino in 'Uncharted Seas.' The Star: Tonight & Sunday, Mack Sennett presents Ben Turpin in 'A Small Town Idol.' The Grand: Tonight till Monday, 'The Midnight Guest,' and Buster Keaton Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-05 - 1924-01-05
Summary:

There is always a good show at Coronet: Tonight till Monday, Alice Lake and Rudolph Valentino in 'Uncharted Seas.' The Star: Tonight and Sunday, Mack Sennett presents Ben Turpin in 'A Small Town Idol.' The Grand: Tonight till Monday, 'The Midnight Guest' and Buster…

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Headline: The Grand
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-05 - 1924-01-05
Summary:

Today till Monday, another big 'double,' Grace Darmond in 'The Midnight Guest' and Buster Keaton in 'One Week' (it's better than 'The Boat').

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-07 - 1924-01-07
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight only, Alice Lake and Rudolph Valentino in 'Uncharted Seas,' 'Assorted Heroes,' and Topical film. The Star: Tonight only, Milton Sills in 'Legally Dead.' The Grand: Tonight only, 'The Midnight Guest.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-07 - 1924-01-07
Summary:

There is always a good show at Coronet: Tonight only, Alice Lake and Rudolph Valentino in 'Uncharted Seas,' 'Assorted Heroes' and Topical film. The Star: Tonight only at 5.30 and 9.15, Milton Sills in 'Legally Dead.' The Grand: Tonight only at 9.15 p.m., 'The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-07 - 1924-01-08
Summary:

The Star: Tonight only at 5.30 and 9.15, Milton Sills in 'Legally Dead.' The Grand: Tonight only at 9.15 p.m., 'The Midnight Guest.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-08 - 1924-01-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Thursday, 'Are You a Failure?' The Star: For one night more, Milton Sills in 'Legally Dead.' The Grand: Tonight only at 9.15 p.m., 'The Midnight Guest.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-08 - 1924-01-08
Summary:

There is always a good show at Coronet: Tonight till Thursday, 'Are You a Failure?' The Star: For one night more, Milton Sills in 'Legally Dead.' The Grand: Tonight only at 9.15 p.m., 'The Midnight Guest.'

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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: 1924-03-24
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…