A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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661
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-05 - 1924-08-05
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday, matinee 40 cents and 60 cents; night 60 cents and $1.00. Douglas Fairbanks in 'Robin Hood.' Illustration included.

662
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-05
Summary:

Kowloon cinema-goers will be delighted to learn that Douglas Fairbanks' masterpiece, 'Robin Hood,' will start a brief season in the Star Theatre from this evening. This picture has been shown in the Colony before, but so wonderful is it in every aspect that another cordial…

663
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-06 - 1924-08-06
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, your last opportunity to see Douglas Fairbanks in 'Robin Hood.' The gigantic film spectacle, at bargain prices. Commencing tomorrow, Baby Peggy in 'The Darling of New York.'

664
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-06
Summary:

The biggest picture bargain in the Colony.' That is how the Star Theatre describes its 'Robin Hood' programme being shown for the last time this evening. 'Robin Hood' is by common assent one of the greatest films that has yet been made, and anyone who has not yet seen it…

665
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.

666
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-28
Summary:

Only a Shop Girl,' the new film which comes to the Star Theatre this evening as the feature attraction for the next few days, is a good old fashioned drama adapted from a stage success 25 years ago. 'Only a Shop Girl' is perfect in every detail. Specially good is the scene in the…

667
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' (…

668
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…

669
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…

670
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-29 - 1924-11-29
Summary:

Which starts on its seventh successful year as Hongkong's leading cinema. 'The Thief of Bagdad.' Next, Fox's feast of loveliness, 'The Queen of Sheba.' After which will follow the film that ran eighteen months at one theatre in New York and a full year at another in…

671
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-23 - 1924-12-23
Summary:

Fourth big picture of anniversary month at the Coronet. Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m. at usual prices, Wallace Beery in 'Richard the Lion-Hearted,' companion picture to 'Robin Hood.' Illustration included.

672
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-24 - 1924-12-25
Summary:

Today till Friday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., United Artists present Wallace Beery in 'Richard the Lion-Hearted,' companion picture to 'Robin Hood.' Picture included.

673
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-24
Summary:

The impression made by 'Robin Hood,' with Douglas Fairbanks and Wallace Beery was immense. Now we are to have the sequel to that fine film legacy in 'Richard, the Lion-Hearted,' which is showing at the Coronet Theatre. There will be no Douglas Fairbanks, but the principal…

674
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-29 - 1924-12-29
Summary:

Three days only, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., extra special, Wallace Beery and Kathleen Clifford in 'Richard the Lion-Hearted,' companion picture to 'Robin Hood,' an unusual picture at usual prices. Picture included.

675
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-29
Summary:

Wallace Beery as Richard, makes the lion-hearted king a lovable character, prone to doubt and to act on those doubts on the instant. The story shows us the King in the midst of his crusade and we have scenes that at once capture the imagination. As a sequel to another great picture – Robin Hood…

676
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-12 - 1925-01-12
Summary:

We ask you to consider Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford, D. W. Griffith and Charlie Chaplin, the four greatest names in the film world, whose pictures are released under the name of United Artists' Film Corporation. Even the most prejudiced observer has to admit that their productions are…

677
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-13
Summary:

Between Christmas and the Chinese New Year, it is appropriate that the Coronet should screen two pictures featuring the Carnival spirit – the 'Merry-Go-Round' and 'Rosita.' It was quite apparent from its reception on Sunday that it would attract more than the average cinema…

678
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…

679
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-07-27 - 1925-07-27
Summary:

Today at all shows, Reginald Denny in 'The Fast Worker,' Christie Comedy and British Gazette. Tomorrow, for two days only, the greatest comedy success of the age, 'Potash and Perlmutter.'