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: 1923-04-12 - 1923-04-12
Summary:

The Coronet: Wednesday to Monday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Max Linder in 'The Three Must-Get-Theres.' The Star: Thursday to Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Alice Joyce in 'Cousin Kate,' 'The Rent Dodgers' and British Gazette.

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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: 1924-01-19 - 1924-01-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Quincy Adams Sawyer' and latest British Gazette. The Star: Today at 2.30, 5.30 and 9.15, Conrad Nagel in 'What Every Woman Knows.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-30 - 1924-01-31
Summary:

Now till Saturday, May McAvoy in 'Morals,' a great throbbing story produced from W. J. Locke's novel. Also British Gazette, latest news from Great Britain, and Out of the Inkwell cartoon comedy, 'Mechanical Doll.'

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

Tuesday and Wednesday only, May McAvoy in 'Morals.' Also British Gazette, showing the latest news of Great Britain.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-25 - 1924-02-26
Summary:

Monday and Tuesday 25th and 26th February, Dorothy Revier in 'The Broadway Madonna' in 6 parts. Also, British Gazette showing latest news of Great Britain and 'Felix on the Trail.' Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-25 - 1924-02-25
Summary:

The Broadway Madonna.' There is also a British Gazette, showing the great cities and latest news of Great Britain.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-12 - 1924-03-15
Summary:

12th Wednesday to 15th Saturday at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., British Gazette, Mr. Ramsay MacDonald--England's first socialist premier, Great British railway strike, etc. Also Ethel Clayton in 'Can a Woman Love Twice?' Admission: 9.15 p.m., $1.50 and $1.00; 5.15 p.m., $1.00 and 70…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-12 - 1924-03-12
Summary:

Ethel Clayton in 'Can a Woman Love Twice?' Also British Gazette: Mr. MacDonald England's first socialist premier at Buckingham Palace; Great British railway strike; England's great victory in rugby international with wales at Swansea.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-26 - 1924-03-29
Summary:

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 26th, 27th, 28th and 29th March, 'Lights Out' with an all-star cast. Also British Gazette. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-16 - 1924-04-18
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Monte Blue and Mary Alden in 'The Tents of Allah.' Also British Gazette: London Dock Strike, Prince of Wales (opens school of science), and more pictures from the Radiant Riviera. Booking at the theatre.

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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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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-27 - 1924-08-29
Summary:

Wednesday 27th to Saturday 30th August at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Itching Palms,' story by Roy Briant with an all-star cast. Also British Gazette No. 1101/02, 'Bubbles' (Inkwell Cartoon), 'Between Showers' (Cameo Comedy). Usual prices.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-01 - 1924-10-03
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Irene Rich and Monte Blue in 'Lucretia Lombard,' a drama of flaming passion adapted from the nationally famous novel by Kathleen Norris, Warner Bros. classic of the screen. Also British Gazette 1109/10, 'Felix Tries for Treasure' (…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-04 - 1924-10-04
Summary:

Don't fail to see a Warner Bros. classic of the screen, 'Lucretia Lombard' featuring Irene Rich and Monte Blue, a drama of flaming passion adapted from the nationally famous novel by Kathleen Norris. Also British Gazette 1109/10, 'Felix Tries for Treasure' (Cartoon), and…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-04 - 1924-10-04
Summary:

Last chance to see, 'Lucretia Lombard' featuring Irene Rich and Monte Blue, a drama of flaming passion from the famous novel by Kathleen Norris, a Harry Rapf production. Also British Gazette 1109/10, 'Felix Tries for Treasure,' and 'His New Papa.' Final performance…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-23 - 1924-12-23
Summary:

Motion picture triumphs have been reached by such magnificent productions as 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Over the Hill,' 'Humoresque,' 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' A still greater motion picture accomplishment has now been achieved by Chester…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-06 - 1925-02-06
Summary:

Being Respectacle,' from Grace H. Flandrau's highly successful novel with Marie Prevost, Monte Blue, Louise Fazenda and a typical cast. Added attraction, British Gazette, 'Reunion' (Inkwell Cartoon) and 'Plus and Minus' (comedy). Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and…