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: 1923-05-17 - 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: 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: 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: 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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-10 - 1924-11-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Today only, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Kid.' The Star: Today only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., James Oliver Curwood's 'Flower of the North' in 7 reels.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-06 - 1924-12-06
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, the colony's biggest amusement bargain, W. S. Hart in 'The Cradle of Courage,' Charlie Chaplin in 'Behind the Screen' and 'The Shadow Graph.' Starting Sunday, final presentation in the colony of the world's greatest comedy…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-06 - 1924-12-06
Summary:

Tonight, there are three big attractions, Charlie Chaplin in 'Behind the Screen,' W. S. Hart in 'The Cradle of Courage,' and 'The Shadow Graph.' Tomorrow's programme includes Charlie Chaplin in 'The Kid,' 'The Leather Pushers' round 23 and…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-08 - 1924-12-08
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, your last opportunity to see the world's greatest comedy, Charlie Chaplin and Jackie Coogan in 'The Kid.' Also a new round of 'The Leather Pushers.' Extra added feature, Princess Jenny Kira, the Hula Hula Wonder and 'The Shadow…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-08
Summary:

Following on Charlie Chaplin in 'Behind the Screen,' the Star Theatre is featuring Chaplin in perhaps his greatest picture – a picture made famous in that it shows Jackie Coogan, who was one of Charlie's 'discoveries.' 'The Kid' has a human element in it, but…