A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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…

6
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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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-13 - 1924-11-14
Summary:

Little Old New York.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-15 - 1924-11-15
Summary:

Subject of all the town talk will be the Star's next big attraction, 'Little Old New York.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-19 - 1924-11-20
Summary:

Cosmopolitan Corporation presents Marion Davies in 'Little Old New York,' better than 'Enemies of Women.' Prices: 5.30, $1 and 80 cents; 9.15, $1.50 and $1.00. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-21 - 1924-11-21
Summary:

The Coronet: Today only, 'The Signal Tower.' The Star: Starting today, 'Little Old New York.' Prices: 5.30, $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15, $1.50 and $1.00.

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Headline: Ar the Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-21 - 1924-11-21
Summary:

Commencing today at 5.15 and 9.30 p.m., Cosmopolitan Corporation presents Marion Davies in 'Little Old New York,' adapted by Luther Reed from the stage play by Rida Johnson Young, settings by Joseph Urban, directed by Sidney Olcott. Prices: 5.30, $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15, $1.50 and $1.…

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-21
Summary:

Such is the claim made in respect of the picture now being shown at the Star Theatre. 'Enemies of Women' attracted its thousands; 'Little Old New York' should be equally persuasive in its appeal to those who are moved by gorgeous settings and thrills. Marion Davies is the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-22 - 1924-11-22
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Monday, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Court,' 'Easy Street' and 'The Immigrant.' The Star: Starting today, 'Little Old New York.' Prices: 5.30, $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15, $1.50 and $1.00.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-22 - 1924-11-22
Summary:

Cosmopolitan Corporation presents Marion Davies in 'Little Old New York,' adapted by Luther Reed from the stage play by Rida Johnson Young. Added attraction, 'The Evolution of Dixie.' Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-24 - 1924-11-24
Summary:

Today till Thursday, 'Little Old New York' and 'The Evolution of Dixie.' 5.30 p.m., $1.50 and 60 cents; 9.15 p.m., $1.50 and $1.00.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-25 - 1924-11-25
Summary:

Delighting everyone who sees! That is a just description of 'Little Old New York,' which is showing at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m. The management regrets that the length of the film—11 reels—prevented the orchestra from responding to the enthusiastic demands for an encore after 'The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-26 - 1924-11-27
Summary:

The Coronet: Starting today, Reginald Denny in another mile-a-minute comedy drama, 'The Reckless Age.' The Star: Last two nights of 'Little Old New York.' Special musical prologue.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-26
Summary:

Not the least of the many incidents in the story which the Star Theatre offers its patrons this week, is the one of the whipping post, where the heroine, disguised as a boy, undergoes the penalty of having stopped a prize fight at its most exciting stage, by ringing a fire bell – this in the…