A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-11-25
Summary:

The article has two parts: 'Slipshod Methods Exposed' and 'Orgy of Violence.' It showed a lot of examples of the problems of film during the time. Several film names had been mentioned: 'The Lion Foot,' 'Under Crimson Skies,' 'The Fighting Chance,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-08 - 1924-03-08
Summary:

Week starting March 9. Sunday and Monday, Douglas MacLean and Doris May in 'Let's Be Fashionable.' Tuesday and Wednesday, by general request, Anna Q. Nilsson in 'Thundering Dawn.' Thursday to Saturday, Conrad Nagel in 'The Fighting Chance.'

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

Robert W. Chambers will soon be an equally strong draw for cinema-goers, if the high standard set the 'The Fighting Chance' is any criterion. The Paramount picture will be screened at the Star Theatre. Other stars included Anna Q Nilsson and Conrad Nagel.

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

Today and tomorrow at 2.30 p.m., 'Eagle's Talons.' At 5.30 and 9.15, last performances of Anna Q. Nillson [sic] and Conrad Nagel in 'The Fighting Chance.' Also Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Mollycoddle,' scenario by Tom [sic] Geraghty, story by Harold McGrath,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-12
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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-19 - 1924-04-19
Summary:

Today's picture matinee at 5.30 p.m., Anita Stewart in Mary Regan. Tomorrow at 6 p.m., 'Poor Men's Wives.' Prices 80 cents and 50 cents. Monday to Wednesday, special holiday programme, Bert Lytell in 'A Message From Mars.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-22
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Paramount picture called 'To Please One Woman' is the attraction at the Star Theatre. The leading role is portrayed by Claire Windsor. While a Thursday, there will be a double programme from two dancers Miss Mura Shipoff and her brother and an excellent film…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-24 - 1924-04-25
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Mura Shipoff in classical and characteristic dances. Also Richard Ganthony's famous romantic play, 'A Message From Mars.' Prices: matinee $1.00 and 60 cents; soiree $1.50 and $1.00.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-26
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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-26 - 1924-04-28
Summary:

Instantaneous success of Mura and Koka Shipoff, the world's great juvenile dancers. Picture programme includes today at 5.30 and 9.15, 'A Message From Mars'; tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, Enid Bennett in 'Hairpins.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-01 - 1924-05-09
Summary:

Commencing today, Hongkong Amusements Ltd presents Carl Laemmle's masterly version of Victor Hugo's novel, Lon Chaney in 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame.' Times and prices: 2.30, $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.15 and 9.15, $2.00 and $1.00. May 8 & 9 Remarks: Bert Lytell in 'A…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-30
14
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-01 - 1924-09-01
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, Wm. S. Hart in 'Sand.' Starting Tuesday, Ethel Clayton in 'A City Sparrow.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-02
Summary:

A City Sparrow,' the new Paramount film which portrays Ethel Clayton as an Apache dancer will be screened in the Star Theatre for the last time this evening.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-02
Summary:

Ethel Clayton appears in the novel role of an Apache dancer in her new Paramount picture, 'A City Sparrow,' which will be shown at the Star Theatre this evening. This marks a distinct departure of Miss Clayton, who has been appearing recently in stories of married life, notably, '…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-02 - 1924-09-02
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15, Ethel Clayton in 'A City Sparrow.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-03 - 1924-09-04
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Humoresque' with special musical setting. The Star: Today only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Paramount presents Ethel Clayton in 'A City Sparrow.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-06
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-09
Summary:

In 'A Full House,' the Paramount feature which will be screened at the Star Theatre tonight and tomorrow night, Bryant Washburn, the well-known light comedian, takes the leading part. Film plot included.