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: 1923-05-17 - 1923-05-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Thur.-Sat. at 2.15, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., Constance Talmadge in 'Lessons in Love.' The Star: Thur.-Sat. at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., 'The Sporting Duchess.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-17 - 1923-05-17
Summary:

The Coronet: Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Constance Talmadge in 'Lessons in Love.' The Star: Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Alice Joyce in 'The Sporting Duchess.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-17 - 1923-05-17
Summary:

A great Drury Lane drama made into a striking filmplay, 'The Sporting Duchess' was written and produced by Augustus Harris, Cecil Raleigh and Henry Hamilton. It has been made into a tip-top seven-reel cine melodrama by Vitagraph.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-17
Summary:

Over $200,000 was spent in the production of 'The Sporting Duchess,' which is to be shown at the Star Theatre, Kowloon, for the first time this evening. The cast supporting Alice Joyce is one of the largest and most talented that has been gathered around the star in recent years. The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-17
Summary:

The Sporting Duchess,' is the great Drury Lane melodrama which the Star Theatre management is presenting to Kowloon kinema goers for the first time today. The film starred Alice Joyce, the popular Vitagraph star.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-17
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to present 'The Sporting Duchess' the Drury Lane melodrama for the first time today. Revolving around the great race for the English Derby, the film features Alice Joyce. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-17 - 1923-05-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Constance Talmadge in 'Lessons in Love.' The Star: Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Alice Joyce in 'The Sporting Duchess.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-18 - 1923-05-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Constance Talmadge in 'Lessons in Love.' The Star: Tonight and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, 'The Sporting Duchess.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-18
Summary:

A good deal of the real Derby atmosphere has found its way into 'The Sporting Duchess,' which is being shown this week at the Star Theatre, Kowloon. It is based on a famous old Drury Lane melodrama. Although the race is the big thrill of the picture, the story is well constructed. Film…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-26 - 1923-05-26
Summary:

Tonight at the Coronet: last performances of Priscilla Dean in 'Conflict.' Tomorrow at 6, 7.30 and 9.15, the great Drury Lane drama, 'The Sporting Duchess' and Larry Semon in 'Home Sweet Home.' At the Star: Today at 2.30, 5.30 and 9.15, Mildred Harris in 'Old…

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Headline: Star; Grand
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-11 - 1923-06-11
Summary:

Star: Tonight only at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Silk Husbands and Calico Wives,' Baby Peggy in 'Pals.' Grand: Tonigh and tomorrow at 9.15 p.m., Alice Joyce in 'The Sporting Duchess.' Circle at 50 cents.

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Headline: Star; Grand
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-11 - 1923-06-11
Summary:

Star: Tonight only at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Silk Husbands and Calico Wives' and Baby Peggy in 'Pals.' Grand: Tonight and tomorrow at 9.15 p.m., Alice Joyce in 'The Sporting Duchess.' Circle 50 cents.

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Headline: Star; Grand
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-11 - 1923-06-11
Summary:

Star: Tonight only at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Silk Husbands and Calico Wives.' Also Baby Peggy in 'Pals.' Grand: Tonight and tomorrow at 9.15 p.m., Alice Joyce in 'The Sporting Duchess.' Circle, 50 cents.

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Headline: Star; Grand
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-12 - 1923-06-12
Summary:

Star: Tonight and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The Branded Woman,' in 7 reels. Grand: Tonigh at 9.15 p.m., Alice Joyce in 'The Sporting Duchess.' Circle at 50 cents.

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Headline: Star; Grand
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-12 - 1923-06-12
Summary:

Star: Tonight and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The Branded Woman' in 7 reels. Grand: Tonight only at 9.15 p.m., Alice Joyce in 'The Sporting Duchess.' Balcony 50 cents.

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Headline: Star; Grand
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-12 - 1923-06-12
Summary:

Star: Tonight and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The Branded Woman' in 7 reels. Grand: Tonight only at 9.15, Alice Joyce in 'The Sporting Duchess.' Balcony, 50 cents.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-29 - 1923-09-29
Summary:

Special children's matinee: 2.30 p.m., Topical Film, 'Buffalo Bill' episodes 12 and 13 and Harold Lloyd in 'Amongst Those Present' [sic].

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-12 - 1923-12-14
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: Italian Grand Opera tonight at 9.15, 'Mignon.' Tomorrow, farewell performance, 'Traviata.'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-12 - 1923-12-13
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble.' Together with Buster Keaton in 'The Boat.' Illustration included. The Star: Itallian Grand Opera tonight at 9.15, 'Mignon.' Tomorrow, (farewell performance) 'Traviata.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-12 - 1923-12-14
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble' and Buster Keaton in 'The Boat.' The Star: Italian Grand Opera. Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'Mignon.' Tomorrow (farewell performance), 'Traviata.' The Grand: Tonight at 9…