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: 1922-09-08
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-24 - 1924-01-24
Summary:

There is something particularly appealing about this crook drama. 'The City of Silent Men' featuring Thomas Meighan. And when you have seen it you will acknowledge it to be his best since 'The Miracle Man.'

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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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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: 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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-24
Summary:

Some people have expressed a mild dislike to pictures of America's Wild West. This, however, should be no reason for staying away from the screening of 'The Virginian,' which is running at the Queen's Theatre till Monday. Rolling pastures served only as the background, with…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-07 - 1924-07-07
Summary:

Today only, Gladys Walton in 'Girl Who Ran Wild.' Tuesday and Wednesday, Mae Murray in 'Peacock Alley.' Thursday to Saturday, May Allison in 'The Walk-Offs.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-10 - 1924-07-11
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, 'The Walk-Offs' starring May Allison.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-10
Summary:

The Walk-Offs' is the new film showing in the Star Theatre. May Allison played the leading role. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-10 - 1924-07-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Commencing today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Thos. H. Ince presents 'Her Reputation' with May McAvoy. The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Metro presents May Allison in 'The Walk-Offs.' Also Felix the Cat.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-11
Summary:

Before extolling the merits of 'The Walk-Offs,' the feature picture now showing at the Star Theatre, it might perhaps be as well to explain what the title means. A 'walk-off' is the name applied to a brainless society parasite, a penniless person who sponges the means of his…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-11 - 1924-07-12
Summary:

The Coronet: Commencing today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Thos. H. Ince presents 'Her Reputation' with May McAvoy. The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, May Allison in 'The Walk-Offs.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-12 - 1924-07-12
Summary:

Last time today, May Allison in 'The Walk-Offs.' Sunday, Hoot Gibson in 'The Thrill Chaser' and Reg. Denny in round 16 of 'Leather Pushers.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-12
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-12
Summary:

The Walk-Offs,' the screen classic film version of the Broadway stage success is the feature attracting at the Star Theatre today, with May Allison in the leading role. The play was originally produced on Broadway by Oliver Morosco and is by the same authors who wrote 'Lombardi Ltd.,…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-12 - 1924-07-12
Summary:

Last time today, May Allison in 'The Walk-Offs.' Starting Sunday, Hoot Gibson in 'The Thrill Chaser' and Reg. Denny in Round 16 of 'The Leather Pushers.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-18 - 1924-07-18
Summary:

The Coronet: today at 5.15 and 9.15, Rudolph Valentino and Agnes Ayres in 'The Sheik.' Increased prices: $2.00 and $1.00. At 2.30 and 7.15 only, May Allison in 'The Walk-Offs.' Usual prices. The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Sydney A. Franklin presents Sylvia Breamer in…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-18 - 1924-07-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 5.15 and 9.15, Rudolph Valentino and Agnes Ayres in 'The Sheik.' Increased prices: $2.00 and 1.00. At 2.30 and 7.15 only, May Allison in 'The Walk-Offs.' Usual prices. The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Sidney A. Franklin presents Sylvia Breamer in the…