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: 1923-11-15 - 1923-11-15
Summary:

At the Coronet: Tonight till Sunday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, D. W. Griffith presents Richard Barthelmess in 'The Love Flower.' The Star: Tonight till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Hebert Rawlinson and Eileen Percy in 'The Prisoner.' Tonight at the Grand: Last performance of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-15
Summary:

For its final performance in the Colony, the Forbes Russell Company presented one of its greatest successes in 'The Naughty Wife.' Last night, the audience at the Star found it greatly to its taste. Performers include Miss Lewis, Frederick Burtwell, Guy Buckley and Billie Sinclair.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-16 - 1923-11-17
Summary:

At the Coronet: Tonight till Sunday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, D. W. Griffith presents Richard Barthelmess in 'The Love Flower.' At the Star: Tonight till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Herbert Rawlinson and Eileen Percy in 'The Prisoner,' being the film version of G. Barr…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-29 - 1923-11-30
Summary:

There is always a good show at the Coronet: Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., D. W. Griffith presents Lillian and Dorothy Gish in 'Orphans of the Storm.' Prices: 2.30 p.m., $1.20 and 60 cents; 5.15 and 9.15, $2 and $1. The Star: Tonight, Richard Barthelmess in 'The Love Flower…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-29 - 1923-11-29
Summary:

The Love Flower,' starring Richard Barthelmess and Carol Dempster.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-29
Summary:

An exciting story of love and adventure on a lonely South Sea Island, with some beautiful scenes, make 'The Love Flower' at the Star tonight, a very strong attraction. Richard Barthelmess and Carol Dempster are the chief actors in this big Griffith feature. Film plot included. The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-30
Summary:

Tomorrow night at the Star in Kowloon the Italian Grand Opera Company will open their season with 'Il Trovatore,' probably the opera best known to the general public. For tonight Griffith's film 'The Love Flower' is scheduled. This is a picture such as only Griffith…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-03 - 1924-07-04
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Pauline Starke in 'Salvation Nell.' Plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-03
Summary:

Newspaper writers are often unable to resist the picturesque but the first who said that the 'heartbeats of humanity throb through ‘Salvation Nell,' Whitman Bennett's masterpiece,' was not very far wrong as anybody visiting the Star Theatre this evening can see for himself.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-04
Summary:

Salvation Nell,' the Star Theatre's notable new feature film, is exciting, alike for its intensely moving story, its faithful settings and its convincing acting. Dealing with New York's East Side, it is unusually rich in human appeal.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-05 - 1924-07-05
Summary:

Last time today, Pauline Starke in 'Salvation Nell.' Sunday, Jack Hoxie in 'Men in the Raw' and Reg. Denny in round 14 of 'Leather Pushers.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-05
Summary:

Kowloon cinema-goers are particularly well catered for today, the Star Theatre showing the New York Eastside drama, 'Salvation Nell,' in which Paulin Stark plays the leading role. Based on a celebrated play, 'Salvation Nell' has all the elements that make the good play – a…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-01 - 1924-09-01
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, a Paramount-Artcraft picture, William S. Hart in 'Sand.' Starting Tuesday, Ethel Clayton in 'The City Sparrow.' Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-02 - 1924-09-02
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15, Ethel Clayton in 'A City Sparrow,' a Paramount picture. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-02
Summary:

Ethel Clayton, Paramount star, displays not only marked emotional talent as an actress, but also proves a delightful dancer in her latest big picture, 'A City Sparrow,' which opens at the Star Theatre this evening. Film synopsis included. The story is one of the sweetest ever told and…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-03 - 1924-09-03
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, final presentation today, Ethel Clayton in 'A City Sparrow.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-03
Summary:

Ethel Clayton's excellent Paramount film, 'A City Sparrow,' will be screened in that Star Theatre for the last time this evening. The story, which is woven around the life of a vaudeville dancer, provides some charming contrasts in pathos and humour. Ethel Clayton is supported by…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-09 - 1924-09-10
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Bryant Washburn with Lois Wilson in 'A Full House.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-02 - 1925-05-05
Summary:

For one week only, commencing Wednesday, May 6th at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Theatrical Enterprises (Maurice E. Benson and Alec Ross) have the honour to present 'The Epic of Everest,' a wonder film of adventure on the roof of the world, photographed by Capt J. B. L. Noel, F. B. G. S., up to…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-02
Summary:

The film record of the 1924 Mount Everest Expedition which will be screened at the Star Theatre is the most wonderful record of endurance. It is a film full of reality; nothing is pre-arranged. The settings cost nothing. It is the story of the battle of strong men against Nature. Mallory and…