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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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: 1925-01-12 - 1925-01-12
Summary:

We ask you to consider Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford, D. W. Griffith and Charlie Chaplin, the four greatest names in the film world, whose pictures are released under the name of United Artists' Film Corporation. Even the most prejudiced observer has to admit that their productions are…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-13 - 1925-01-14
Summary:

Tonight, William Fox presents John Gilbert in 'The Yellow Stain,' the battle of a real man against odds, directed by Jack Dillon. January 14 remarks: Starting tomorrow: Mary Pickford in 'Rosita,' a picture so great, so wonderful.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-13
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening 'Rosita' featuring Mary Pickford. Mary Pickford is supported by George Walsh who is famous for his role in 'Intolerance.' The film will be screened at the Star Theatre in the second half of this week. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-13
Summary:

Between Christmas and the Chinese New Year, it is appropriate that the Coronet should screen two pictures featuring the Carnival spirit – the 'Merry-Go-Round' and 'Rosita.' It was quite apparent from its reception on Sunday that it would attract more than the average cinema…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-13 - 1925-01-14
Summary:

Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, John Gilbert in 'The Yellow Stain.' Starting Thursday, Mary Pickford in 'Rosita.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-14 - 1925-01-14
Summary:

Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, William Fox presents John Gilbert in 'The Yellow Stain,' directed by Jack Dillon. Starting tomorrow, Mary Pickford in 'Rosita.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-14
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening 'Rosita' featuring Mary Pickford, this evening and tomorrow. It will be shown at the Star Theatre on Friday and Saturday. There are no increases in the prices of admission to see this picture.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-15 - 1925-01-16
Summary:

Mary Pickford in 'Rosita,' a new Mary Pickford with special musical prologue.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-15 - 1925-01-07
Summary:

Mary Pickford in 'Rosita,' a Spanish Romance with Holbrook Blinn adapted by Edward Knoblock story by Norbert Falk, photography by Charles Rosher, an Ernst Lubitsch production. January 17 remarks: Starting tomorrow, 'Cytherea.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-15 - 1925-01-16
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'Rosita,' with special musical prologue. Note: regardless of the tremendous price paid for this extraordinary film spectacle, it will be shown at the regular Star prices. Matinees: 50 cents and 80 cents; nights, 80 cents…

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

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., United Artists present Mary Pickford in 'Rosita.' Added attraction, Zigeuner Weiser (Gypsy melodies) by Felix Altura, violinist. Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-15
Summary:

Rosita,' starred by Mary Pickford, has been transferred from Coronet to the Star. Film plot included.

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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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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-15 - 1925-01-17
Summary:

Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'Rosita' with special musical prologue. Matinees, 50 cents and 80 cents; nights, 80 cents and $1.20. Children and servicemen half price. January 17 Remarks: Starting tomorrow, 'Cytherea.'