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: 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: 1924-02-27
Summary:

Gladys Walton, the Universal star, appears at the Star for one day in 'The Wild Party.' A very special attraction for tomorrow is the film version of Sir J. M. Barrie's 'Sentimental Tommy.' Film plot included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-27 - 1924-02-27
Summary:

Tonight only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Gladys Walton in The Wild Party. Coming tomorrow, Sir James M. Barrie's 'Sentimental Tommy.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-28
Summary:

Sir J. M. Barrie's 'Sentimental Tommy' starring Gareth Hughes and May MacAvoy [sic], is likely to make many friends at the Star. For Sunday next is 'The Quaint,' Mr. R. B. Salisbury's band in their success 'Underground to Anywhere.'

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Headline: Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-28 - 1924-03-01
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday, Sir J. M. Barrie's 'Sentimental Tommy' with Mabel Taliaferro. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-01 - 1924-03-01
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15, last showing of Sir James M. Barrie's 'Sentimental Tommy' with Gareth Hughes, Mabel Taliaferro and May McAvoy. Sunday at 9.15 p.m. only, the farewell performance of the Quaints.

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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: 1924-09-20
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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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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…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-23
Summary:

Booking proceeds apace for the opening and following showing of this great picture. The present picture is 'Sporting Youth' showing until Saturday.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-23 - 1924-10-25
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, a gigantic picture, Reginald Denny in 'Sporting Youth.' Starting Sunday matinee, 'Enemies of Women,' the photoplay masterpiece.

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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…

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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…