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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-20
Summary:

The Fighting Fury,' adapted from Walter Coburn's Story, starred by Jack Hoxie, who recently appeared in 'The Red Warning,' 'The Galloping Ace,' will be screened in Star Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-21
Summary:

The Fighting Fury,' starred by Jack Hoxie and Helen Holmes, is being shown this week at the Star Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-21
Summary:

This week, Star Theatre will be showing 'The Fighting Fury' featuring Jack Hoxie and Helen Holmes who will be remembered as the biggest star of serial pictures a few years ago.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-21
Summary:

Fighting Fury' was directed by Clifford S. Smith, who made the big William S. Hart pictures. All will appreciate the feelings of the hero (Jack Hoxie). Film synopsis included. Jack Hoxie is supported by a splendid cast, the members of which all help to make a very exciting picture. It will…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-22
Summary:

'The Fighting Fury' starring Jack Hoxie appears in the Star Theatre tonight. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-22
Summary:

Full of adventures is the picture entitled 'Fighting Fury,' now showing at the Star Theatre, Kowloon. Jack Hoxie on a big white horse is a pleasant enough sight, but in 'Fighting Fury,' he is garbed as never before on the screen – as a sporting young Spanish Don. Film…