A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-21
Summary:

Mr. Bob Stevenson is offering a splendid programme at the Bijou this week. The sketch 'A Gossip by the Wayside' is the most amusing dialogue between Mr. Stephenson and Miss Ada Rowley. 'The Fisherman's Son' is a magnificent picture story; 'Love and a Motor,' an…

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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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-27
Summary:

World Theatre has secured Clara Kimball Young's 'Mid-Channel' as a feature attraction. Coronet Theatre is showing Mary Pickford's 'Tess of the Storm Country.' 'Tess' will give place to 'The Rustle of Silk,' featuring Conway Tearle, on Wednesday.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-01 - 1924-11-01
Summary:

Sunday, Nov. 2nd., the Italian Grand Opera Co. with 60 artists. Matinee at 3 p.m., Rigoletto. Night at 9.15 p.m., Trovatore. Monday only, Mary Pickford in 'Tess of the Storm Country.' Tuesday & Wednesday, Norma Talmadge in 'Ashes of Vengeance.' Thursday to Saturday,…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-01 - 1924-11-01
Summary:

Gala week next week, the greatest programme in our history. Look them over and make it a point to see them all. Sunday, November 2nd, Italian Grand Opera Co. 60 artists. Matinee at 3 p.m.; night at 9.15 p.m. Monday only, Mary Pickford in 'Tess of the Storm Country.' Tuesday and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-01
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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-01 - 1924-11-01
Summary:

Next week, Sunday November 2, Opera Co. Rigoletto Trovatore. Monday only, Mary Pickford in 'Tess of the Storm Country.' Tuesday and Wednesday, Norma Talmadge in 'Ashes of Vengeance.' Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Thos. Meighan in 'White and Unmarried.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-03 - 1924-11-03
Summary:

The Coronet: Today & tomorrow, Lionel Barry More [sic] in 'The Face in the Fog,' supported by Seena Owen and Lowell Sherman. The Star: Tuesday only, Mary Pickford in 'Tess of the Storm Country,' with special musical setting.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-03 - 1924-11-03
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in the crowning achievement of her career, 'Tess of the Storm Country.' Special music, augmented orchestra. Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-03
Summary:

Rigoletto' and 'Il Travatore' by the Italian Grand Opera Co., proved attractive items and charmed all who crowded the theatre. This evening Mary Pickford in 'Tess of the Storm Country' is the offering. Norma Talmadge in 'Ashes of Vengeance' will be screened on…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-03
Summary:

Concluding a week's successful showing of 'The Enemies of Women,' the management of the Star Theatre has again commenced the week auspiciously and announce programmes that should appeal to all. Yesterday witnessed superb representations on two famous operas by the equally famous…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-03 - 1924-11-03
Summary:

Today only at 5.30, Mary Pickford in 'Tess of the Storm Country.' Special music: augmented orchestra. Usual prices.

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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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-15
Summary:

It says much for the opinion of 'Rosita' that, after a successful run at the Coronet, the local cinema management has enough confidence in it to transfer the venue of the screening from the Coronet to the Star, in Kowloon. 'Rosita' is a great picture. Mary Pickford takes the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-24 - 1925-02-24
Summary:

A letter and a telephone message hear witness to the excellent entertainment value of 'K – The Unknown' at the Star! The letter: Dear Mr. Ray, I feel that I must write to you to let you know how thoroughly we enjoyed 'K – The Unknown' at the Star Theatre yesterday evening! I…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-09
Summary:

The cast supporting Hoot Gibson in 'The Sawdust Trail,' his Universal starring feature at the Star Theatre today is of special note. Josie Sedgwick, famous as the leading woman in 'Jubilo,' plays the role of 'Calamity June,' the wild west cowgirl. Others in the cast…