A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-30 - 1923-08-31
Summary:

Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, Louise Glaum in 'The Lone Wolf's Daughter.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-30
Summary:

The attraction at the Star from Thursday to Saturday will be 'The Lone Wolf's Daughter,' a thrilling play adapted from a number of well-known stories which appeared in the Saturday Evening Post. It is an exciting drama, with plenty of mystery and first-class acting. Now that the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-31
Summary:

There is a world of plot in the story of 'The Lone Wolf's Daughter,' the offering at the Star until Saturday. An elaborate prologue shows how the Lone Wolf himself saves a woman's honour. Film synopsis included. For those who like really stirring melodrama, 'The Lone…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-01 - 1923-09-01
Summary:

Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Louise Glaum in 'The Lone Wolf's Daughter.' Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Anita Stewart in 'Playthings of Destiny.' Today at 2.30, 'Buffalo Bill' episodes 4 and 5.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-01
Summary:

A Bolshevik plan to destroy everything in London is the crux of the story of 'The Lone Wolf's Daughter,' the present film at the Star. Crooks, bad men, and fighting heroes abound in a plot which moves with the greatest possible rapidity of action. Miss Lousie Glaum, in the title…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-04 - 1924-02-08
Summary:

Tomorrow at 12 noon, 2.30 p.m., 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jackie Coogan in 'My Boy.' February 5 & 8 Remarks: Another ad. on page 10. First National Pictures. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-05
Summary:

Jackie Coogan could earn his living as a butler. He demonstrates this in 'My Boy,' an Associated First National attraction, which is showing at the Coronet today. 'My Boy' is one of the most appealing stories ever filmed. Jackie Coogan can never be forgotten as the little…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-07
Summary:

Jackie Coogan competing with a monkey for the edification of a crowd of onlookers is one of the delightfully funny scenes in 'My Boy,' a First National attraction starring this little genius, which is now at the Coronet Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-08
Summary:

Jackie Coogan makes his final appearance in his sensational 'My Boy' tonight at the Coronet. Jackie seems to get better with every picture. It makes perhaps the best picture shown at the Little House for a long time.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-03
Summary:

Wallace Reid, in 'The Dancing Fool' remains at the Star today only, and will be followed tomorrow by little Jackie Coogan in 'My Boy.' 'My Boy,' like all his films, is full of humour of a clean and attractive sort. It should enhance the Star's reputation for…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-04
Summary:

Who does not love Jackie Coogan? Certainly, everybody who has seen him in his latest triumph, 'My Boy,' which is showing at the Star Theatre today and tomorrow. Jackie takes the role of a forlorn little orphan in this picture.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-05 - 1924-03-05
Summary:

Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, Jackie Coogan in 'My Boy.' Commencing Thursday, 'What's Worth While.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-05
Summary:

My Boy,' in which little Jackie Coogan plays the title role, will be shown at the Star Theatre tonight for the last time, and those who have not yet seen this picture should seize their chance.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-07 - 1924-11-21
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Thief of Bagdad.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-22 - 1924-11-25
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Thief of Bagdad.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-26 - 1924-11-26
Summary:

Only three days more, and then Hongkong will see the eagerly awaited 'Thief of Bagdad' with Douglas Fairbanks.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-26
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks is said to have put his last shirt on, or in, the production of his own film, 'The Thief of Bagdad' which is coming to the Coronet on Friday next. When shown at Drury Lane, it moved an eminent person to say: 'The Thief of Bagdad is one of the films that in one…

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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-27 - 1924-11-27
Summary:

Advance booking has already started for 'The Thief of Bagdad,' which will be shown daily at 2.15, 5.15 and 9.15 (Sunday at 6 sharp and 9.15). Starting Saturday November 29th. Prices $2.00 and $1.00.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-28 - 1924-11-28
Summary:

Tomorrow at 2.15, 5.15 and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Thief of Bagdad.' Prices $2.00 and $1.00. Plot and illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-28
Summary:

The name of Douglas Fairbanks has been sufficient to arouse interest in the Coronet Theatre's latest picture which commences tomorrow. Apart from that, there has been additional interest in the theme which has excited the restless Douglas to such a magnificent production. All the pantomimes…