A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-25 - 1923-10-27
Summary:

Tonight, the J. W. William Company in a Grand Vaudeville Show. With at 5.15, 'Skinner's Dress Suit,' a laughable comedy. At 9.30, Firpo v. McAuliffe, and Willard v. Johnson [sic].

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-25 - 1923-10-27
Summary:

Tonight, the J. C. Williams Coy. in a grand vaudeville show with at 5.15, 'Skinner's Dress Suit,' a laughable comedy; at 9.30, Firpo vs. McAuliffe and Willard vs. Johnson, as good as being at the ringside.

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-25 - 1923-10-25
Summary:

3 nights only, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, October 25, 26 and 27 at 9.15 p.m., the biggest amusement bargain of the season, two big shows in one. J. C. Williams big variety comedy; Tex Rickard's big boxing film: Luis Firpo vs. Jack McAuliffe and Jess Willard vs. Floyd Johnson. Bargain…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-25
Summary:

The J.C. Williams Variety Company appears at the Star tonight in a series of fighting pictures, Firpo v. McAuliffe and Willard v. Floyd Johnson, will be shown. For 5.15 show, a comedy 'Skinner's Dress Suit' will be shown.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-25
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to host the J. C. Williams Variety Company. As an extra attraction Star Theatre will be screening the fight pictures of Firpo v. McAuliffe and Williard v. Floyd Johnson. For the 5:15 show, the Williams Co. give their full programme, but the picture will be a comedy, '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-25
Summary:

Besides the fight films advertised for the Star, there is a vaudeville programme. The J. C. Williams Company are old-timers in the East and the variety of their offerings should ensure the first-class entertainment. Performers include Babe Latour, Eddie Polo, Jack Williams and Ted Trevor. The…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-25 - 1923-10-27
Summary:

Tonight, The J. C. Williams Coy in a grand vaudeville show. Showing together at 5.15, 'Skinner's Dress Suit,' a laughable comedy, and at 9.30, Firpo vs. McAuliffe and Willard vs. Johnson.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-27
Summary:

The fight films and J. C. Williams Variety Company wind up their engagement at Star Theatre tonight. This afternoon at 2:30, the children's matinee has 'Skinner's Dress Suit' and Buster Keaton in 'The Paleface.' Tomorrow the attraction will be H. B. Warner in '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-27
Summary:

The J. C. Williams Variety Co., concludes their engagement at the Star tonight. The fight films have aroused much interest, and the bill is a good one. At the special children's matinee tomorrow at 2.30, the comedy 'Skinner's Dress Suit' is booked, together with Buster Keaton…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-06
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-09 - 1924-09-09
Summary:

The Coronet: Final showing today, Claire Windsor and Norman Kerry in 'The Acquittal.' The Star: Today & tomorrow at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Bryant Washburn and Lois Wilson in 'A Full House.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-09 - 1924-09-10
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Bryant Washburn with Lois Wilson in 'A Full House.'

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

In 'A Full House,' the Paramount feature which will be screened at the Star Theatre tonight and tomorrow night, Bryant Washburn, the well-known light comedian, takes the leading part. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-09
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening a Paramount picture 'A Full House,' tomorrow night. The film features Bryant Washburn. Film synopsis included.

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

The Coronet: Final showing today, Claire Windsor and Norman Kerry in 'The Acquittal.' The Star: Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Bryant Washburn and Lois Wilson in 'A Full House.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-10 - 1924-09-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., Bert Lytell, May McAvoy and Betty Compson in 'Kick In.' The Star: Today only at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Bryant Washburn and Lois Wilson in 'A Full House.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-10
Summary:

Local cinema-goers are reminded of the final show of the Paramount picture, 'A Full House' at Star Theatre today, which is starred by Lois Wilson and Bryant Washburn. Directed by James Cruze.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-10
Summary:

Today, Star Theatre will be screening 'A Full House' starring Lois Wilson and Bryant Washburn.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-10 - 1924-09-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Bert Lytell, May McAvoy and Betty Compson in 'Kick In.' The Star: Today only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Bryant Washburn and Lois Wilson in 'A Full House.'