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: 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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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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-13 - 1924-03-15
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Conrad Nagel in 'The Fighting Chance,' Felix Cartoon and International news. Sunday at 6 and 9.15, Doug. Fairbanks in the 'The Mollycoddle.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-13 - 1924-03-15
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Conrad Nagel in 'The Fighting Chance,' Felix Cartoon and International News. Sunday at 6 and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Mollycoddle.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-13 - 1924-03-15
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Conrad Nagel in 'The Fighting Chance.' Also Felix Cartoon and International News. Sunday at 6 and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Mollycoddle.'

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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: 1924-07-08 - 1924-07-09
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Johnnie Walker in 'My Dad,' Baby Peggy Comedy and International News. The Star: Robert Z. Leonard presents Mae Murray in 'Peacock Alley.'

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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: 1924-09-16 - 1924-09-17
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., Gloria Swanson in 'Her Gilded Cage,' 'A Rag Doll Romance,' and International News. The Star: Today and tomorrow at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Roscoe Arbuckle in 'The Traveling Salesman,' and Baby Peggy in 'Poor…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-16 - 1924-09-17
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Gloria Swanson in 'Her Gilded Cage.' Also 'A Rag Doll Romance' and International News. The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Roscoe Arbuckle in 'The Travelling Salesman' and Baby Peggy in 'Poor Kid.'…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-18 - 1924-09-18
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., Gloria Swanson in 'Her Gilded Cage,' 'A Rag Doll Romance,' and International News. The Star: Today only at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Laura La Plante in 'Excitement.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-18 - 1924-09-18
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Gloria Swanson in 'Her Gilded Cage.' Also 'A Rag Doll Romance' and International News. The Star: Today only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Laura La Plante in 'Excitement.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-19 - 1924-09-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., Gloria Swanson in 'Her Gilded Cage,' 'A Rag Doll Romance,' and International News. The Star: Today & tomorrow at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Estell [sic] Taylor in 'Forgive and Forget.' 'The Inside of the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-19 - 1924-09-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Gloria Swanson in 'Her Gilded Cage.' Also 'A Rag Doll Romance' and International News. The Star: Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Estelle Taylor in 'Forgive and Forget.'

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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.'