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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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-05 - 1924-03-08
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday, twice daily at 5.30 and 9.15, Irene West and her royal Hawaiians, 'A Night in Old Hawaii,' phenomenal instrumentalists, vocalists and dancers, including the world-famous Princess Helen, a direct descendant of Queen Lil, and conceded to be the greatest…

4
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: 1924-06-11
Summary:

The Star Theatre will offer the performance from Dick Norton's well-known Globe Trotters. A photoplay entitled 'My Lady's Latchkey,' starring Katherine MacDonald will also be included in the programme.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-12 - 1924-06-13
Summary:

Twice daily at 5.30 and 9.15, today till Saturday, a big double show, Holt and Sawyer in 'The Midnight Revue,' in conjunction with the powerful crook photoplay, 'My Lady's Latchkey' featuring Katherine MacDonald. Popular prices: matinee at 5.30, 60 cents and $1.00;…

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Headline: Compensation
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-14
8
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: 1924-07-10 - 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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-12
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-16 - 1924-09-17
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Gloria Swanson in 'Her Gilded Cage.' Also 'A Rag Doll Romance' and International News. The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Roscoe Arbuckle in 'The Travelling Salesman' and Baby Peggy in 'Poor Kid.'…

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-18 - 1924-09-18
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Gloria Swanson in 'Her Gilded Cage.' Also 'A Rag Doll Romance' and International News. The Star: Today only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Laura La Plante in 'Excitement.'

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-19 - 1924-09-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Gloria Swanson in 'Her Gilded Cage.' Also 'A Rag Doll Romance' and International News. The Star: Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Estelle Taylor in 'Forgive and Forget.'

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-20
15
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-23 - 1924-12-24
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday, December 23 and 24, Virginia Valli in 'The Signal Tower,' International News and Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-08
Summary:

The Hill Billy' comes to the Star Today, which is starred by Jack Pickford, his celebrated sister, Mary Pickford, Lucille Ricksen. George Hill, who was associated with the famous director, D. W. Griffith for a long time and with the late George Loane Tucker, who created 'The Miracle…

17
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-20 - 1925-01-22
Summary:

Today till Thursday at 5.30 and 9.15, Jack Hoxie in 'Fighting Fury.' Coming soon, 'Merry-Go-Round.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-23 - 1925-01-23
Summary:

Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Merry-Go-Round,' a most unusual picture at usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-02
Summary:

At the Star Theatre yesterday another success was scored by the Majurel troupe of French artistes from the Folies Bergeres. Performers included Mddle Demay, Sergine and Ludo, Dugard. Booth Tarkington's dynamic society drama 'The Turmoil' will appear at 6 p.m. Tarkington's…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-05
Summary:

Hongkong folk who have read Frances Hodgson Burnett's story Ediths's Burglar, will be delighted to know that the film version, entitled 'The Family Secret' is to be screened at the Star Theatre. Those who saw 'Merry-Go-Round' at the Coronet or the Star, will be glad…