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: 1923-03-30
Summary:

True Heart Susie' is being shown at the Star Theatre today and tomorrow. It is a picture of much the same type as 'Way Down East.' It is also a D. W. Griffith production and the leading parts are portrayed by Lilian Gish and Robert Harron, who made his name in 'The Birth of a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-16 - 1923-11-17
Summary:

The management of the Star Theatre beg to announce a carnival of big pictures for their grand anniversary week. Commencing Sunday, November 18, they will show a film each from the four big producers, United Artists, Metro, Pathe and Universal. They will increase their orchestra to twelve…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-17
Summary:

Salome' will be shown at the Star for one day. Other big features being booked to follow including 'The Prisoner of Zenda,' 'Dr. Jack' and 'Dead Game.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-20
Summary:

The Star is celebrating the Anniversary Week by putting on some unusually good pictures. Starting with 'Salome' last Sunday, it is now presenting 'The Prisoner of Zenda,' with Alice Terry at the head of a star cast. Other films promised for this week are Harold Lloyd in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-23 - 1923-11-24
Summary:

There is always a good show at the Coronet: Tonight till Sunday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Viola Dana in 'Cinderella's Twin' and Larry Semon in 'Dew Drop Inn.' Coming, 'Orphans of the Storm.' The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Hoot Gibson in 'Dead Game…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-23
Summary:

Hoot Gibson, the most popular 'Western' star in pictures, is the star of 'Dead Game,' the film to be shown at the Star tonight. The director of the film has seen to it that plenty of wholesome comedy is introduced, and with Gibson doing all kinds of hair-raising acts, a good…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-23 - 1923-11-23
Summary:

There is always a good show at the Coronet: Tonight till Sunday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Viola Dana in 'Cinderella's Twin' and Larry Semon in 'Dew Drop Inn.' Coming, 'Orphans of the Storm.' The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Hoot Gibson in 'Dead…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-24
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-24
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-24
Summary:

Hoot Gibson in a rip-roaring Western picture, with lots of good comedy intermingled, is the attraction at the Star tonight. On Sunday, the Drury Lane melodrama 'Hearts are Trumps' is due. Alice Terry has the principal part, and Rex Ingram directed.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-24 - 1923-11-24
Summary:

There is always a good show at the Coronet: Tonight till Sunday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Viola Dana in 'Cinderella's Twin' and Larry Semon in 'Dew Drop Inn.' Coming, 'Orphans of the Storm.' The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Hoot Gibson in 'Dead…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-24 - 1923-11-24
Summary:

Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, Hoot Gibson in 'Dead Game.' Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, Alice Terry in 'Hearts Are Trumps.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-07 - 1923-12-07
Summary:

The Coronet: Note the altered times. 'Way Down East' is playing at 2.15, 4.45, 7 sharp and 9.15 at ordinary prices. The Star: Tonight at 9.15, 'The Barber of Seville.' Tomorrow, 'Carmen.' The Grand: Tonight and tomorrow at 9.15 p.m., 'Dead Game' with Hoot…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-07 - 1923-12-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Note the altered time, 'Way Down East' is playing at 2.15, 4.45, 7 and 9.15. The Star: Tonight at 9.15, 'The Barber of Seville.' Tomorrow, 'Carmen.' The Grand: Tonight and tomorrow at 9.15 p.m., 'Dead Game' with Hoot Gibson.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-08 - 1923-12-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Note the altered times. 'Way Down East' is playing at 2.15, 4.45, 7 sharp and 9.15 at ordinary prices. The Star: Today at 2.30, 'Rigoletto.' At 9.15, 'Carmen.' Tomorrow, 'Othello.' The Grand: Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Dead Game' with Hoot…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-10 - 1923-12-10
Summary:

The Coronet: For two nights more at 2.15, 4.45, 7 sharp and 9.20 p.m., Lillian Gish and Richard Barthelmess in D. W. Griffith's 'Way Down East.' Illustration included. The Star: Italian Grand Opera tonight at 9.15, 'Tosca.' Tomorrow, 'Faust.' The Grand: At 9.15…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-10 - 1923-12-11
Summary:

The Coronet: For two nights more at 2.15, 4.45, 7 and 9.20 p.m., D. W. Griffith presents 'Way Down East.' Plot and illustration included. The Star: Italian Grand Opera. Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'Tosca.' Tomorrow, 'Faust.' The Grand: At 9.15 p.m., Gladys Walton in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-11 - 1923-12-11
Summary:

The Coronet: Final showing of 'Way Down East.' Today at 2.15, 4.45, 7 and 9.20 p.m. The Star: Italian Grand Opera tonight at 9.15, 'Faust.' Tomorrow, 'Mignon.' The Grand: At 9.15 only, Gladys Walton in 'The Love Letter.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-15 - 1923-12-15
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble.' Together with Buster Keaton in 'The Boat.' Illustration included. The Star: Today at 2.30 and 9.15, Jack Pickford in 'Garrison's Finish.' Sunday, 'Way Down East.…