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: 1923-11-16
Summary:

The hero of George Barr McCutcheon's romantic novel, 'The Prisoner,' formerly titled 'Castle Craneycrow,' felt about as much for the girl's new solitaire as the prizefight manager in H. C. Witwer's 'The Leather Pushers,' who regarded engagement…

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-09
Summary:

This evening the chief attraction is a fine open-air Western film called 'The Ramblin' Kid,' in which that engaging young cowboy Hoot Gibson plays the leading role as a restless soul ever seeking adventures. Coupled with 'The Rambling Kid' is another picture called…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-12
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-07
Summary:

Kowloon, during the next few days, may expect to see the Star Theatre crowded with young and old alike because there will be shown at this popular cinema a picture of very special appeal for the children. This is 'The Darling of New York.' Principally, the appeal lies in several things…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-08
Summary:

Children will come miles to see 'The Darling of New York,' this evening's Star Theatre draw – that is, children of all ages, for the picture is one that will appeal to everybody who enjoys good fun. Young and old are equally fond of the star who takes the leading role – little…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-09
Summary:

Showing at the Star Theatre for the last time this evening is little Baby Peggy's first big picture, 'The Darling of New York,' a production blending comedy, pathos, mystery and surprise.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-09
Summary:

Saturday finds the Star Theatre showing a picture specially suitable for the holiday since it has a very strong appeal for children. The picture is 'The Darling of New York,' little Baby Peggy's first big production. Mingling comedy, pathos, mystery and surprises, 'The…

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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: 1924-12-05
Summary:

The Law Forbids,' by Universal, based on Bernard McConville's story, is showing today at the Queen's Theatre. The cast includes Baby Peggy, whose first picture 'The Darling of New York,' was so widely acclaimed. Her parents in this picture are Elinor Fair, remembered for…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-05
Summary:

Baby Peggy, known to filmdom as 'The Baby Bernhardt,' stands today as one of the most important factors in box office success. Her second big production, 'The Law Forbids,' a Jewel deluxe, equally well cast, comes today to the Queen's Theatre. Her pictures possibilities…

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

The Law Forbids,' a Universal picture directed by Jess Robbins, from the story by Bernard McConville, opened last night at the Queen's Theatre. The picture starred by Baby Peggy, her performance is unlike that in 'The Darling of New York.' Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-06
Summary:

The Law Forbids,' Baby Peggy's second Universal production, opened last night at the Queen's Theatre. The notable cast was assembled by Jess Robins, director of the picture, to portray the varied roles in the story, which was written by Bernard McConville. Robert Ellis and Elinor…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-08
Summary:

Following on Charlie Chaplin in 'Behind the Screen,' the Star Theatre is featuring Chaplin's 'The Kid,' with the 'discoveries' of Charlies, Jack Coogan. In addition, there is also a new round of what is called 'The Leather Pushers.' Film plot included…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-08
Summary:

Following on Charlie Chaplin in 'Behind the Screen,' the Star Theatre is featuring Chaplin in perhaps his greatest picture – a picture made famous in that it shows Jackie Coogan, who was one of Charlie's 'discoveries.' 'The Kid' has a human element in it, but…

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-13
Summary:

Between Christmas and the Chinese New Year, it is appropriate that the Coronet should screen two pictures featuring the Carnival spirit – the 'Merry-Go-Round' and 'Rosita.' It was quite apparent from its reception on Sunday that it would attract more than the average cinema…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-30
Summary:

Commencing today, picture-goers will see at the Queen's Theatre, Mary Philbin's new Universal-Jewel starring vehicle, and her first big role since 'Merry-Go-Round.' The story, 'Fools' Highway,' adapted from Owen Kildare's life-story of the Bowery, 'My…