A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-18
Summary:

A film described as a second 'Miracle Man' is 'The Faith Healer,' with Milton Sills, which is on today only at the Star. Tomorrow Griffith's 'One Exciting Night' will be shown.

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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: 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 Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-20 - 1924-05-21
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15, a Paramount play, 'Too Wise Wives.' Coming Thursday, 'Something to Think About.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-21 - 1924-05-21
Summary:

See 'Something to Think About' and you will have 'Something to Think About.'

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Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-22
Summary:

The Virginian' is to be screened at the Queen's Theatre. 'Something to Think About,' directed by Cecil B. DeMille, starred by Elliott Dexter, will be screened at the Star. Film plot included. 'Kindred of the Dust' opened at Coronet Theatre today. The film starred…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-22 - 1924-05-24
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Paramount's greatest all-star cast, Elliott Dexter, Theodore Roberts, Gloria Swanson, Theodore Kosloff and Monte Blue in Cecil DeMille's 'Something to Think About.' An unusual picture at usual prices. Matinees, 40 cents and 60 cents.…

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Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-23
Summary:

The Virginians' is to be screened at the Queen's Theatre. Film plot included. 'Something To Think About,' directed by Cecil B. de Mille, was put on at the Star Theatre last night. Gloria Swanson gives a clever performance. 'Kindred of the Dust,' showing at the…

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Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-24
Summary:

The Virginian' [sic], the Preferred Picture production, will be on at the Queen's Theatre till Monday. 'Something to Think About,' starred by Gloria Swanson, will be on for the last time at the Star tonight. 'Kindred of the Dust' will be screened at the Coronet for…

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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: 1924-07-12
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-09 - 1924-08-09
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Tuesday, Mack Sennett presents Ben Turpin in 'The Shriek of Araby' and 'Teacher's Pet' [sic], a Goldwyn-Edgar Comedy. Also Topical Budget No. 670. The Star: Today only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., a Universal super feature, Baby Peggy in 'The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-11 - 1924-08-11
Summary:

The Coronet: Today and tomorrow 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 only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Hoot Gibson in '40-Horse Hawkins…

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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…