A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-05
Summary:

Readers of Vicente Blasco Ibanez's novel 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse' which is being shown on Monday at the Star Theatre. The film is starred by Rudolph Valentino. Film plot included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-07 - 1923-05-09
Summary:

At 5.30 and 9.15, 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' 5.30, $1.50 and 80 cents; 9.15, $2.00 and $1.00. Servicemen half price to stalls.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-10 - 1923-05-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Anita Stewart in 'Virtuous Wives.' The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-14 - 1923-05-16
Summary:

The Coronet: Today, tomorrow and Wednesday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., last 3 nights of 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' The Star: Tonight till Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., the film sensational, 'Dangerous Hours.'

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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: 1924-04-26
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-03
Summary:

Miss Mura Shipoff and her brother Koka Shipoff will make their final appearance and the excellent movie play 'The Conquering Power' will be screened for the last time at Star Theatre. The movie was made by the same producer as the one who made the famous 'Four Horsemen of the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-06
Summary:

In the Queen's Theatre, from tonight to Thursday, featuring Gaston Glass, Ruth Clifford, Stuart Holmes, Miriam Cooper and Ethel Shannon in the 'Daughters of the Rich,' a story of American dollars, based on the novel by Edgar Saltus. Smoke Turner who made a hit in 'The Four…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-27
Summary:

Mothers-in-Law' will be screened at the Queen's Theatre from today till Monday. The film starred Gaston Glass, Ruth Clifford, Josef Swickard who will be remembered for 'The Four Horsemen,' and also with Marie Curtis and Edith Yorke. Film synopsis included.

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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: 1924-07-16
Summary:

White Tiger,' a Universal picture, commences a brief run at the Queen's Theatre, starring Priscilla Dean. She was supported by Wallace Beery, of 'The Four Horsemen,' 'Robin Hood' and 'The Flame of Life'; Raymond Griffith and Matt Moore.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-17
Summary:

White Tiger,' is the current attraction of Queen's Theatre. The film starred Priscilla Dean, Wallace Beery, Raymond Griffith and Matt Moore. Beery was remembered for his acting in 'Robin Hood' and 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-25
Summary:

Betty Compson, whose meteoric rise in the cinema world as the result of her remarkable portrayal in 'The Miracle Man,' will be seen in 'Prisoners of Love,' the attraction at the Queen's Theatre, till Thursday. Others in the cast include Ralph Lewis, Roy Stewart, Clara…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-20
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-10 - 1924-10-11
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.10, 7.15 and 9.20 p.m., 'Sporting Youth' with Reginald Denny and Laura La Plante. The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Geraldine Farrar in 'The World and Its Women.' An unusual picture with usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-13 - 1924-10-13
Summary:

The Coronet: Last showing today, 'Sporting Youth' with Reginald Denny and Laura La Plante. The Star: Last time today, 'A Lady of Quality,' showing Virginia Valli.

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-20
Summary:

Today Jack Hoxie and Jackie Coogan appear in a double bill, the latter in 'Trouble.' Lon Chaney in 'Treasure Island' will be shown. Reginald Denny takes the centre in 'Sporting Youth' for Thursday.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-21
Summary:

Manager Hugo, of The Star Theatre informed that the big picture 'Enemies of Women' is showing next week. The story was written by Blasco Ibanez, the author of 'The Four Horsemen.' The picture is coming here direct from its most phenomenal run at The Carlton, Shanghai, where…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-21 - 1924-10-22
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15, Lon Chaney and Shirley Mason in Stevenson's 'Treasure Island.' Starting Thursday, Reginald Denny in 'Sporting Youth.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-22
Summary:

Reginald Denny achieved reputation for fast action from the 'Leather Pushers' series. 'The Abysmal Brute,' the film version of Jack London's novel, again witnessed his burst of speed. In 'The Kentucky Derby' thus adding to his reputation for the symbol of fast…