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: 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: 1924-10-02 - 1924-10-03
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.10, 7.15 & 9.20 p.m., 'Monte Cristo.' Increased prices included. The Star: Today till Saturday at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., the heroine of 'The Birth of a Nation,' Mae Marsh in 'Sunshine Alley.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-04 - 1924-10-04
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.10, 7.15 & 9.20 p.m., 'Monte Cristo.' Increased prices included. The Star: Today only at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., the heroine of 'The Birth of a Nation,' Mae Marsh in 'Sunshine Alley.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-10 - 1924-10-11
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'Sporting Youth' with Reginald Denny and Laura La Plante. The Star: Today at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Geraldine Farrar in 'World and its Women' [sic]. An unusual picture at usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-10 - 1924-10-11
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.10, 7.15 and 9.20 p.m., 'Sporting Youth' with Reginald Denny and Laura La Plante. The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Geraldine Farrar in 'The World and Its Women.' An unusual picture with usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-13 - 1924-10-13
Summary:

The Coronet: Last showing today, 'Sporting Youth' with Reginald Denny and Laura La Plante. The Star: Last time today, 'A Lady of Quality,' starring Virginia Valli.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-13 - 1924-10-13
Summary:

The Coronet: Last showing today, 'Sporting Youth' with Reginald Denny and Laura La Plante. The Star: Last time today, 'A Lady of Quality,' showing Virginia Valli.

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-20
Summary:

Today Jack Hoxie and Jackie Coogan appear in a double bill, the latter in 'Trouble.' Lon Chaney in 'Treasure Island' will be shown. Reginald Denny takes the centre in 'Sporting Youth' for Thursday.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-21 - 1924-10-22
Summary:

Lon Chaney & Shirley Mason in 'Treasure Island.' Starting Thursday, Reginald Denny in 'Sporting Youth.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-21 - 1924-10-22
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15, Lon Chaney and Shirley Mason in Stevenson's thrilling South Sea Island story, 'Treasure Island.' Starting Thursday, Reginald Denny in 'Sporting Youth.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-21 - 1924-10-22
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15, Lon Chaney and Shirley Mason in Stevenson's 'Treasure Island.' Starting Thursday, Reginald Denny in 'Sporting Youth.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-22
Summary:

Reginald Denny achieved reputation for fast action from the 'Leather Pushers' series. 'The Abysmal Brute,' the film version of Jack London's novel, again witnessed his burst of speed. In 'The Kentucky Derby' thus adding to his reputation for the symbol of fast…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-22
Summary:

Star Theatre is showing a Universal-Jewel attraction 'Sporting Youth.' The film features Reginald Denny who is famous for his role in 'Abysmal Brute.'