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: 1923-03-22
Summary:

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' will be replaced by 'The Ruling Passion' at the Star Theatre in the next few days. The leading role is taken by George Arliss, who previously appeared on the screen in 'The Devil' and 'Disraeli.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-15
Summary:

Booth Tarkington's arresting story of life in the small towns of the States, bearing the somewhat misleading title 'The Flirt' will be shown of the last time at the Star tonight. Beginning Thursday, the Star will present the big picture 'Disraeli.' George Arliss, in the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-16
Summary:

The spectacular Metro film, 'Hearts Aflame' is due for a two days' showing at the Star, commencing tonight. A booking of unusual interest is the 'Disraeli' picture, which will be put on Thursday next. George Arliss, the star, played this drama for some years on the stage…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-18 - 1923-10-19
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, October 18 to 20, George Arliss in 'Disraeli.'

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Headline: At the Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-18 - 1923-10-18
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday, George Arliss in 'Disraeli,' from his celebrated stage success by Louis N. Parker, directed by Henry Kolker. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-18
Summary:

Beginning tonight the Star will show 'Disraeli,' which is a convincing attempt to depict a critical period in the career of the great statesman. George Arliss, the star, is an English actor, who had to go to America to make a reputation. When he made the screen adaptation, he brought…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-20 - 1923-10-20
Summary:

Tonight for the last time, the Coronet shows Rex Ingram's superb presentation of Anthony Hope's masterpiece, 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' '$2 in Shanghai, $1 here,' and the Star shows George Arliss in 'Disraeli.' Tomorrow the Coronet has Reginald Denny in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-20 - 1923-10-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Today, 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' Tomorrow, 'The Kentucky Derby.' The Star: Today, George Arliss in 'Disraeli.' Tomorrow, 'My Wild Irish Rose.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-20
Summary:

My Wild Irish Rose,' a production taken from the famous stage success 'The Shaughraun,' which is to be shown at the Star for two days beginning tomorrow. No writer knew the Irish better than Dion Boucicalt. He himself played the principal role and became famous in the seventies as…

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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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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-07 - 1924-06-07
Summary:

Final presentation today at 5.30 and 9.15, your last opportunity to see this super-melodramatic Drury Lane Spectacle, 'The Hope.' Also Buster Keaton in 'Convict 13.' Commencing Sunday, a brand new sparkling western thriller, Hoot Gibson in 'The Ramblin' Kid'…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-09 - 1924-06-09
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15, two corking good pictures, with more thrills than a Mexican Revolution, Hoot Gibson in 'The Ramblin' Kid' and Reg. Denny in 'The Leather Pushers.' Commencing tomorrow, Mack Sennett's latest and greatest comedy sensation, 'The Crossroads…

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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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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-26 - 1924-07-26
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, Jack Pickford in 'Burglar by Proxy.' Sunday at 6 and 9.15 p.m., 'Crooked Alley' and 'The Leather Pushers.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-28 - 1924-07-28
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, 2 big thrilling pictures, Herbert Rawlinson in 'The Dancing Cheat' and Reginald Denny in 'The Leather Pushers.'

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

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, your last opportunity to see Baby Peggy in the picture that stamps her the marvel of the cinema world, 'The Darling of New York.' Starting tomorrow, Hoot Gibson in '40-Horse Hawkins' and Reg. Denny in 'The Leather Pushers.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-11 - 1924-08-11
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, a big double show: Hoot Gibson in '40-Horse Hawkins' and Reginald Denny in the last and final round of 'The Leather Pushers.' Starting Tuesday, Anita Stewart in 'Sowing the Wind.'

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

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, Laura La Plante in 'The Dangerous Blonde.' Also showing a new round of 'The Leather Pushers.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-29 - 1924-09-29
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, another big double programme, Hoot Gibson in 'Broadway or Bust.' Also a new round of the famous 'Leather Pushers.' The prices are still the same. Matinees 40 cents and 60 cents; nights 60 cents and $1. Children and servicemen half-price.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-01 - 1924-12-02
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Rudolph Valentino and Dorothy Dalton in Frank Norris' great drama of the sea, 'Moran of the Lady Letty,' Prizma Colour and the star players in the Village Orchestra. Wednesday only, Reginald Denny in 'The Reckless Age' and '…