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: 1917-05-07 - 1917-05-07
Summary:

Daniel Frohman presents Mary Pickford in 'Rags', story by Edith Barnard Delano, produced by Famous Players Film Co.; Pictures included

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

The man who composed the popular song about the different varieties of kisses omitted one of the most novel kinds of all. But, the photoplay producers who adapted Robert W. Chambers' 'The Fighting Chance' didn't. The scene was only described in the book. It is shown in all…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-14
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen Robert W. Chambers' 'The Fighting Chance' for the first time this evening.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-14
Summary:

Actually an 'underwater love scene.' That is one of the striking incidents in this evening's Star Theatre feature attraction. Indeed, 'The Fighting Chance' is Robert W. Chambers' finest book. Notably good is the cast, the leading man being Conrad Nagel and the…

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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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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-11 - 1924-08-11
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, a big double show: Hoot Gibson in '40-Horse Hawkins' and Reginald Denny in the last and final round of 'The Leather Pushers.' Starting Tuesday, Anita Stewart in 'Sowing the Wind.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-12 - 1924-08-12
Summary:

The Coronet: Last time today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Mack Sennett's 'The Shriek of Araby' with Ben Turpin, Topical Budget 640, see Sir Robert Ho Tung at the Prime Minister's Reception, and 'Edgar and the Teacher's Pet.' The Star: Tuesday & Wednesday…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-12 - 1924-08-12
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'Sowing the Wind.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-12
Summary:

Sowing the Wind' is the feature film of Star Theatre this evening. Anita Stewart plays the leading role.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-12
Summary:

Patrons of the Star Theatre this evening can see the great modern society drama, 'Sowing the Wind,' which caused not a little comment when it was shown at the Coronet Theatre recently. 'Sowing the Wind' is based on a stage success. Additional warranty is found in the fact…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-12 - 1924-08-12
Summary:

The Coronet: Today only at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mack Sennett's 'The Shriek of Araby' with Ben Turpin. Also Topical Budget No. 670 and 'Edgar and the Teacher's Pet.' The Star: Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., First National presents Anita Stewart…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-13 - 1924-08-13
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Metro presents the Fred Niblo production, 'The Famous Mrs. Fair' with Myrtle Stedman and Marguerite De La Motte. The Star: Today only at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., First National presents Anita Stewart in 'Sowing the Wind…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-13 - 1924-08-13
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'Sowing the Wind.' Starting Thursday, Wallace Reid in 'Sick Abed.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-13
Summary:

Star Theatre is showing 'Sowing the Wind' featuring Anita Stewart, for the last time this evening.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-13
Summary:

Sowing the Wind,' the feature film showing at the Star Theatre for the last time this evening, is a drama of modern society, taking the beholder into the splendid homes of the wealthy, the glittering haunts of the reckless, the sordid retreats of the hopeless – into all the places where…