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: 1924-01-24 - 1924-01-24
Summary:

There is something particularly appealing about this crook drama. 'The City of Silent Men' featuring Thomas Meighan. And when you have seen it you will acknowledge it to be his best since 'The Miracle Man.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-18 - 1924-02-18
Summary:

Another 'Miracle Man,' Milton Sills in 'The Faith Healer.' Tonight only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-18
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening a film described as second 'Miracle Man' entitled 'The Faith Healer' featuring Milton Sills who is quite famous among professional cinema people. Griffith's 'One Exciting Night' is scheduled to follow tomorrow.

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Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-21
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening 'Peacock Alley' featuring Mae Murray, for the last time tonight. Star Theatre will be screening a Paramount production by Lois Weber, entitled 'Too Wise Wives,' featuring Claire Windsor and Mona Lisa, for the last time tonight. The film…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-07 - 1924-07-07
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.15, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Johnnie Walker in 'My Dad.' Tonight at 9.15 p.m. has been set aside as 'father and son' night, father and son will be admitted at 1 admission price. The Star: Today at 5.30 & 9.15 for one day only, Gladys Walton in '…

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

Today only, Gladys Walton in 'Girl Who Ran Wild.' Tuesday and Wednesday, Mae Murray in 'Peacock Alley.' Thursday to Saturday, May Allison in 'The Walk-Offs.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-07 - 1924-07-07
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Johnnie Walker in 'My Dad.' Tonight at 9.15 p.m., has been set aside as 'father and son' night; father and son will be admitted at one admission price. The Star: 5.30 and 9.15, for one day only, Gladys Walton in 'The Girl Who Ran…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-08 - 1924-07-08
Summary:

Robert Z. Leonard presents Mae Murray in 'Peacock Alley,' a Metro picture. Film poster included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-08 - 1924-07-08
Summary:

Robert Z. Leonard presents Mae Murray in her latest gorgeous photoplay, 'Peacock Alley,' a Metro picture. Illustration included.

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

Another big picture comes to the Star Theatre this evening in Mae Murray's production, 'Peacock Alley.' The film has all the dash and the gaiety of the world's great capitals, all the sparkle of Parisian café life and the lure of New York's hectic nights. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-08 - 1924-07-09
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Johnnie Walker in 'My Dad,' Baby Peggy Comedy and International News. The Star: Robert Z. Leonard presents Mae Murray in 'Peacock Alley.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-09 - 1924-07-09
Summary:

The Coronet: Last day at 2.15, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Johnnie Walker in 'My Dad.' The Star: Today, Mae Murray in 'Peacock Alley.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-09 - 1924-07-09
Summary:

The Coronet: last day at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Johnnie Walker in 'My Dad.' The Star: Today, Mae Murray in 'Peacock Alley.'

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-25
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening 'Prisoners of Love' featuring Betty Compson who is famous for her role in 'The Miracle Man,' till Thursday. Others in the cast include Ralph Lewis, Roy Stewart, Clara Horton and Emory Johnson.

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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: 1924-12-06
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: 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…