A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-30 - 1922-05-30
Summary:

Thursday, June 1st to Friday, June 2nd at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'Jane Goes A' Wooing.' 5.30 and 9.15 performances, 'Jane Goes A' Wooing.' At 7.15 performance, the serial picture, 'The Great Radium Mystery' 1st and 2nd episodes. On Saturday June 3rd, George…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-31 - 1922-06-02
Summary:

Thursday, June 1st to Friday, June 2nd at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'Jane Goes A' Wooing,' featuring Vivian Martin. Today, 7.15 p.m., the serial picture, 'The Great Radium Mystery,' 1st and 2nd episodes. Saturday, 3rd June, Georges Carpentier in 'The Wonder Man.'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-05 - 1922-06-05
Summary:

5th and 6th June at 5.15 and 9.15, Georges Carpentier in 'The Wonder Man.' 5th June at 7.15, 'The Great Radium Mystery' (1st and 2nd episodes). 6th June at 7.15, 'The Net.' Booking office for Hongkong Residents will open shortly at the Star Ferry Wharf. Open daily 3…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-09 - 1922-06-09
Summary:

From 9th to 12th June at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m. (except Sunday matinee), the great drama in 7 parts, 'The Girl Who Stayed at Home,' an Artcraft super production. At 7.15 p.m., the serial film, 'The Great Radium Mystery,' 3rd and 4th episodes. Matinee, Saturday at 2.30 p.m.,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-10 - 1922-06-10
Summary:

From 9th to 12th June at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. (except Sunday matinee), the great drama in 7 parts, 'The Girl Who Stayed at Home,' an Artcraft super-production. At 7.15 p.m., the serial film, 'The Great Radium Mystery,' 3rd and 4th episodes. Matinee, today at 2.30 p.m., '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-12 - 1922-06-12
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Girl Who Stayed at Home,' an Artcraft super-drama. A great success of the Darlington Trio, a novelty in vaudeville. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Great Radium Mystery,' the serial film, 3rd and 4th episodes. Tomorrow, Charles Ray in 'String Beans…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-16 - 1922-06-19
Summary:

16th and 17th June at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., William S. Hart in 'The Poppy Girl's Husband.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Great Radium Mystery' (5th and 6th episodes). Sunday, 18th June at 9.15 p.m., debut of 'La Belle Cora.' Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-23 - 1922-06-24
Summary:

Friday 23rd to Monday 26th June at 5.30 and 9.15, Jesse L. Lasky presents Bryant Washburn in 'The Way of a Man with a Maid.' No matinee of this picture on Sunday. A Paramount picture, Friday 23, Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 June, the serial film 'The Great Radium Mystery'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-30 - 1922-06-30
Summary:

Today till Monday, 'Secret Service,' the play of the season. At 7.15, 'The Radium Mystery,' episodes 9 and 10. Tomorrow, the famous Majurel Troupe. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways. Open daily: 4.30 to 5.15 p.m. and 6 to 9 p…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-01 - 1922-07-01
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Secret Service,' the play of the season. Debut of the famous Parisian troupe, Majurel. At 7.15, 'The Radium Mystery' episodes 9 and 10. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways. Open daily: 4.30 to 5.15 p.m…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-07 - 1924-01-07
Summary:

There is always a good show at Coronet: Tonight only, Alice Lake and Rudolph Valentino in 'Uncharted Seas,' 'Assorted Heroes' and Topical film. The Star: Tonight only at 5.30 and 9.15, Milton Sills in 'Legally Dead.' The Grand: Tonight only at 9.15 p.m., 'The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-06 - 1924-11-06
Summary:

Reveille' cannot be explained in the conventional terms of film entertainment—it beggars description in the application of ordinary standards. Because it is not a film-drama, nor a film comedy, nor a film plot—it is life itself.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-06 - 1924-11-08
Summary:

Today, Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Thomas Meighan and Jacqueline Logan in 'White and Unmarried,' a Paramount picture. Also an exceedingly beautiful Prizma Colour Music Film and our own Topical. Matinee 40 cents and 60 cents; nights 60 cents and $1.00. Children and servicemen…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-07 - 1924-11-07
Summary:

Betty Balfour, the adorable little British star will be seen on Armistice Day at both the Coronet and the Star. At the Coronet she appears in a lively comedy of love, business and electioneering, 'Squibs M. P.' At the Star she will be seen in 'Reveille,' a story of war and…

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

Under the distinguished patronage of his excellency, the governor, British Film Week will be held from November 11th to 17th when the following British films will be screened: 'Squibs M. P.'; 'The Harbour Lights'; 'Son of Kissing Cup'; 'Hutch Stirs ‘em Up…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-10 - 1924-11-10
Summary:

Reveille,' a story of war and its aftermath of a month in 1918 and a month in 1923.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-11 - 1924-11-13
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Friday, all British programme with Betty Balfour in 'Squibs M. P.' The Star: Today till Friday, all British programme including 'Reveille.' Prices: 5.30 p.m., $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15 p.m., $1.50 and $1.00.

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

British Film Week starts today with 'Squibs M. P.' at the Coronet, and world's premier performance of 'Reveille' at the Star.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-13 - 1924-11-14
Summary:

Little Old New York.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-13
Summary:

It is a somewhat bold and sweeping statement to make to suggest that 'Reveille,' a picture which the Hongkong Amusements Ltd., rightly claim it is proud to show at the Star Theatre, is the equal if not the superior of any Cenotaph ceremony. And yet, the Cenotaph is not once shown in…