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: 1923-12-07 - 1923-12-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Note the Altered Times. 'Way Down East' is playing at 2.15, 4.45, 7 sharp & 9.15 at ordinary prices. The Star: Tonight at 9.15, 'The Barber of Seville.' Tomorrow, 'Carmen.' The Grand: Tonight & tomorrow at 9.15 p.m., 'Dead Game' with…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-10 - 1923-12-11
Summary:

The Coronet: For two nights more at 2.15, 4.45, 7 sharp & 9.15 p.m., 'Way Down East.' The Star: Italian Grand Opera, tonight at 9.15, 'Tosca.' Tomorrow, 'Faust.' The Grand: At 9.15 only, Gladys Walton in 'The Love Letter.' December 10 Remarks: The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-15 - 1923-12-15
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Sat. at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble,' together with Buster Keaton in 'The Boat' Ilustration included. The Star: Today at 2.30 & 9.15, Jack Pickford in 'Garrison's Finish.' Sunday, 'Way Down East.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-15
Summary:

Tomorrow, Star Theatre will be screening a Griffith masterpiece entitled 'Way Down East' which attracted a huge audience at the Coronet Theatre on its recent return visit. The attraction for today only is Jack Pickford in 'Garrison's Finish.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-17 - 1923-12-17
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Wed. at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The Eternal Flame.' Illustration included. The Star: Today only at 5.30 & 9.15, 'Way Down East.' The Grand: Today only at 9.15, Macklyn Arbuckle in 'The Prodical Judge' [sic].

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-17
Summary:

Way Down East,' Griffith's masterpiece, enters upon the second and last day of its run at the Star Theatre today. The film which attracted a huge audience at the Coronet Theatre, features Lillian Gish and Richard Barthelmess.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-22 - 1923-12-22
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Sat. at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Ben Turpin in 'A Small Town Idol.' Illustration included. The Star: Tonight & tomorrow at 5.30 & 9.15, Constance Talmadge in 'Wedding Bells,' and Harold Lloyd in 'Now or Never.' The Grand: Tonight…

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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: 1925-02-16 - 1925-02-17
Summary:

Grumpy' has delighted generations of playgoers in every English speaking country in the world. It is headed by Theodore Roberts and May McAvoy. February 17 remarks: Our own Topical. Lionel Barrymore in 'I Am the Man,' a thrilling story of a crooked politician.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-19 - 1925-02-21
Summary:

Short engagement of Miss Refa Miller. Tom Mix in a thrilling drama of Hudson Bay, 'North of the Yukon,' Century Comedy, Felix Cartoon and Our own Topical.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-03 - 1925-03-14
Summary:

Today and tomorrow: William Russell in 'The Lady from Longacre.' Charles Chaplin in 'The Cure.' Our own Topical film, and Prizma-colour. March 4 remarks: Harold Lloyd in 'Safety Last.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-13 - 1925-03-13
Summary:

Today till Sunday, the great Fox comedy, 'Six Cylinder Love' and Charlie Chaplin in 'The Vagabond.' Also our own Topical.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-28 - 1925-03-28
Summary:

Today to Sunday, William Desmond in 'Riding Pretty.' Also Topical film and comedy.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-01 - 1925-04-04
Summary:

3 performances only, Theatrical Enterprises (Maurice E. Benson and Alex Ross) present Madeline Rossiter's Company, the only show that is always sure of a welcome everywhere. Friday, April 3rd at 9.15 p.m., 'Flares and Flashes.' Saturday, April 4th at 9.15 p.m., 'Pot Pourri,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-29
Summary:

Tomorrow, Queen's Theatre commences screening the Henry King production 'The White Sister' featuring Lillian Gish who is known for her performances in films like 'The Birth of a Nation,' 'Broken Blossoms,' 'Orphans of the Storm' and 'Way Down…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-05-30
Summary:

Queen's Theatre will be screening the Inspiration production 'The White Sister' featuring Lillian Gish who plays the role of Sister Angela, today. The story of this Metro release was taken from a novel by F. Marion Crawford. The film was filmed entirely in Italy and Northern…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-08-04 - 1925-08-05
Summary:

Daily at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Sunday at 6, 7.30 and 9.15, Tuesday and Wednesday, August 4th and 5th, Madge Bellamy supported by Oscar the Elephant in 'The Soul of the Beast,' together with 'Sunday Calm,' a 2-reel 'Our Gang' comedy, and our own Topical.