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: 1924-01-30 - 1924-01-30
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim.' Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-30
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow, Star Theatre is going to screen 'The Pilgrim' starring Charlie Chaplin whose appearances are becoming rarer. Today's picture is 'Don't Get Personal' with the saucy Miss Marie Prevost in the leading role.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-30
Summary:

Marie Prevost, late of Mack Sennett's 'Bathing Beauties' and now a star in her own right, appears at the Star for the last time tonight in 'Don't Get Personal.' An announcement that will give universal satisfaction is that the inimitable 'Charlie' – there…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-31 - 1924-02-01
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Charles Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim.' Photo included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-31 - 1924-01-31
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-31
Summary:

Tonight, Star Theatre is going to screen 'The Pilgrim' starring Charlie Chaplin who is re-appearing in the big screen after a long absence. The film is booked by the Star Theatre in response to requests from patrons who are lovers of the great comedian.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-31 - 1924-02-01
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim.' Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-01
Summary:

The inimitable Charlie made his re-appearance in Hongkong last night. 'The Pilgrim,' Chaplin's present fun vehicle, is every whit as diverting as its long succession of predecessors. Charlie Chaplin retains his own style, despite all efforts of others to out-do him. It only needs…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-02 - 1924-02-04
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 & 9.15, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim.' At 2.30, Eddie Polo in 'Cap'n Kidd.' Tomorrow at 6 & 9.15, Robert Warwick in 'The Fourteenth Man.' February 2 Remarks: On page 6, another ad on the film 'The Fourteenth Man,'…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-02 - 1924-02-02
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim.' Today at 2.30, Eddie Polo in 'Captain Kidd.' Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, Robert Warwick in 'The Fourteenth Man.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-02
Summary:

The Pilgrim,' another picture: but with Charlie Chaplin in the leading role. That is the reason that the house in Kowloon has been playing to record capacity for the last few days.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-02 - 1924-02-02
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim' and Baby Peggy in 'The Kid Reporter.' Also International News. No increase in prices. Kowloon kiddles, don't forget 'Captain Kidd' today at 2.30.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-02 - 1924-02-02
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim.' Today at 2.30, Eddie Polo in Captain Kidd. Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, Robert Warwick in 'The Fourteenth Man.'

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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…