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: 1922-06-26 - 1922-06-26
Summary:

Secret S'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-27 - 1922-06-27
Summary:

Secret Service'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-29 - 1922-07-01
Summary:

Friday 30th June, Saturday 1st, Sunday 2nd and Monday 3rd July, at 5.30 and 9.15, Robert Warwick in 'Secret Service.' Picture included.

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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: 1922-06-30
Summary:

Secret Service' will be shown at the Star Theatre. Four stage favourites including Mdlle. Germane Hiliber, Mdlle. Lyson Dherlys, Mdlle. Yvonne Dernay and Mons. Majurel, will perform.

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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: 1922-07-03 - 1922-07-03
Summary:

Today matinee at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Secret Service' and the famous Parisian troupe Majurel. At 7.15, 'The Lottery Man.' 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.m. Saturday s: 2 to 2.15 p.m…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-04
Summary:

The Secret Service' was shown at the Star Theatre. Visitors' pleasure was further enhanced by the Marjurel Parisian Troupe and Mlle. Germaine Hillber. In addition, 'A Music Lesson,' with the troupe appear in a complete change, will be performed at the Star Theatre tonight.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-29 - 1924-11-29
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Thief of Bagdad.' Prices $2 and $1. The Star: Today only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'Beau Revel.' Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, Rudolph Valentino in 'Moran of the Lady Letty.'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-01
Summary:

Cinema patrons have nothing to grumble at the fare recently, and now, provided for them, particularly at the Coronet and Star Theatres. At the former, we have Douglas Fairbanks probably the most popular of all male screen artists. At the Star, we have Rudolph Valentino who is rapidly coming to…

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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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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: 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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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: 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: 1925-01-16
Summary:

The folks of Kowloon have not been backward in taking advantage of the enterprise of the Star management in securing the transfer of 'Rosita' from the Coronet and as a result, good houses are being secured at every session. The great attraction is Mary Pickford in a new role, but the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-17 - 1925-01-17
Summary:

You will avoid disappointment tonight by visiting the Coronet, where 'Cytherea' is playing, or the Star, where the big picture is 'Rosita.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-17 - 1925-01-17
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'Rosita.' Starting tomorrow, the most beautiful love story ever unfolded on the screen, 'Cytherea.'