A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-17 - 1922-01-26
Summary:

Beginning Friday, 20th for 4 nights, 9.15 p.m. performances only, Universal Jewel's 'Outside the Law' starring Priscilla Dean, dazzling heroine of 'The Virgin of Stamboul' and Lon Chaney, star of 'The Miracle Man' and 'The Penalty.' Owing to the great…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-16 - 1924-02-25
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, 'The Broadway Madonna.' Also British Gazette and Felix the Cat Comedy. February 23 Remarks: Illustration included.

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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…

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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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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-24 - 1924-05-27
Summary:

Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th, for two days only, Florence Reed in 'Eternal Mother.' Also Pathe News and Felix the Cat Comedy. May 24 Remarks: 'Eternal Mother' [sic] (Indiscretion), starring Florence Reed, Gareth Hughes and Lionel Atwill.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-31 - 1924-06-03
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Gladys Walton in the famous M'liss of Bret Harte's great story of the west, supported by Vernon Steele, 'The Girl Who Ran Wild.' Also Rignald [sic] Denny in 'The Leather Pushers' (Something for Nothing), International News and Felix Cartoon…

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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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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-29 - 1924-07-29
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15, Peter B. Kyne's great story of the Northwest, 'Kindred of the Dust,' starring Mariam [sic] Cooper. Starting Thursday, the Wanderwells and their wonderful film.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-30
Summary:

Miriam Cooper who scored such a marked success in 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Intolerance' and other big pictures, is the leading woman in 'Kindred of the Dust,' a First National picture showing at the Star Theatre. Raoul A. Walsh is the director and also starring…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-30 - 1924-07-30
Summary:

The Coronet: Today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, D. W. Griffith's 'Judith of Bethulia.' Also Chinese educational film, 'Safety First' and Topical Budget 667. The Star: Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, Peter B. Kyne's 'Kindred of the Dust' with…

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

Lon Chaney, in a Universal Jewel super-production that comes to a climax when a reproduction of the earthquake of 1906 shakes San Franciso into kindling for the great fire, will be the offering at the World Theatre, entitled as 'The Shock.' The film also starred by Virginia Valli, the…

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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: 1925-02-19 - 1925-02-21
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, short engagement of Miss Refa Miller, charming singer of dainty songs. Also Tom Mix in a thrilling drama of Hudson Bay, 'North of the Yukon,' Century comedy, Felix cartoon and our own Topical.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-08-18 - 1925-08-19
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Robert Warwick in 'Thou Art the Man.' Also Felix the Cat, Mermaid Comedy and our own Topical.

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Headline: Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-09-01 - 1925-09-02
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Jane Novak in 'Lullaby'and Felix cartoon. Also Topical film.