A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-22 - 1924-04-23
Summary:

To Please One Woman,'a Lois Weber production and a Paramount picture with Claire Windsor and Edward [sic] Burns. Illustration and photo included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-23
Summary:

Tonight for the last time, Star Theatre is going to screen Paramount entertainment, entitled 'To Please One Woman,' featuring Clair [sic] Windsor.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-21 - 1924-08-21
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Sunday, Betty Compson and Bert Lytell in 'To Have and to Hold.' The Star: Today only, by special request, 'Milestones' with an excellent English cast.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-22 - 1924-08-23
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Sunday, Betty Compson and Bert Lytell in 'To Have and to Hold,' and Adventures of Felix. The Star: Today & tomorrow at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Creighton Hale and Ethel Shannon in 'Riders Up.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-05 - 1924-09-06
Summary:

George Fitzmaurice's 'To Have and to Hold' with Betty Compson and Bert Lytell. An unusual picture at the usual prices. September 5 Remarks: Illustration included. September 6 Remarks: Starting Sunday, Laura La Plante in 'The Dangerous Blonde.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-05
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening a Paramount attraction 'To Have and to Hold,' this evening. The film is produced by George Fitzmaurice and stars Bert Lytell and Betty Compson. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-09 - 1924-09-09
Summary:

The Coronet: Final showing today, Claire Windsor and Norman Kerry in 'The Acquittal.' The Star: Today & tomorrow at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Bryant Washburn and Lois Wilson in 'A Full House.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-09
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening a Paramount picture 'A Full House,' tomorrow night. The film features Bryant Washburn. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-10 - 1924-09-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., Bert Lytell, May McAvoy and Betty Compson in 'Kick In.' The Star: Today only at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Bryant Washburn and Lois Wilson in 'A Full House.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-10
Summary:

Today, Star Theatre will be screening 'A Full House' starring Lois Wilson and Bryant Washburn.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-18 - 1924-10-22
Summary:

October 18 Remarks: Teaser ad for the film 'Enemies of Women.' The ad didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. October 20 Remarks: The author, Vicente Blasco Ibanez, also wrote 'The Four Horsemen.' The cast includes Lionel Barrymore, Alma Rubens,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-20 - 1924-10-20
Summary:

Jack Hoxie in 'The Phantom Horseman,' and Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble.' Starting tomorrow, Stevenson's 'Treasure Island.' Also, 'Enemies of Women' is coming soon.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-22
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening the film version of Ibanez's story 'Enemies of Women.' It is to commence next Sunday. Booking may be done from today at the Theatre or Moutrie's. The cast constitutes a record number of 50,000 people.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-23 - 1924-10-25
Summary:

Sporting Youth' with Reginald Denny. Starting Sunday matinees, 'Enemies of Women.' October 24 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-24 - 1924-11-01
Summary:

Starting Sunday, Oct. 26th. the supreme film spectacle of the age, 'Enemies of Women,' with Lionel Barrymore and Alma Rubens, a Cosmopolitan production. Booking at Moutrie's and the Star. October 24-29 Remarks: Film plot and illustration included. October 25 Remarks: It is written…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-28 - 1924-10-28
Summary:

The manager of the Star Theatres begs to apologize to the hundreds that were unable to secure seats to witness the showing of 'Enemies of Women' especially to those who journeyed across from Hongkong only to find that there were no more seats available. To those who have not seen this…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-12 - 1924-11-25
Summary:

November 12 Remarks: 'Little Old New York' is better than 'Enemies of Women.' It will be showing at the Star. November 12-13 Remarks: Teaser ads for the film 'Little Old New York.' The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-21
Summary:

Star Theatre is screening 'Little Old New York' which is claimed to be as good as 'Enemies of Women.' The film features Marion Davies.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-21 - 1925-01-23
Summary:

Lois Weber, producer of 'Hypocrites,' 'Shoes,' 'To Please One Woman,' 'The Price of a Good Time,' 'Where are My Children?' 'Too Wise Wives,' presents The Blot. Commencing Sunday, William Fox presents 'Over the Hill.' January…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-23 - 1925-02-25
Summary:

The best film that the Star has shown since 'Enemies of Women.' That's what folks are saying about 'The Unknown.' New songs by Miss Refa Miller.