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: 1923-03-22
Summary:

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' will be replaced by 'The Ruling Passion' at the Star Theatre in the next few days. The leading role is taken by George Arliss, who previously appeared on the screen in 'The Devil' and 'Disraeli.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-22
Summary:

George Arliss who appeared in 'Disraeli,' is now starring in 'The Ruling Passion.' Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-15
Summary:

Booth Tarkington's arresting story of life in the small towns of the States, bearing the somewhat misleading title 'The Flirt' will be shown of the last time at the Star tonight. Beginning Thursday, the Star will present the big picture 'Disraeli.' George Arliss, in the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-16
Summary:

The spectacular Metro film, 'Hearts Aflame' is due for a two days' showing at the Star, commencing tonight. A booking of unusual interest is the 'Disraeli' picture, which will be put on Thursday next. George Arliss, the star, played this drama for some years on the stage…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-18 - 1923-10-19
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, October 18 to 20, George Arliss in 'Disraeli.'

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Headline: At the Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-18 - 1923-10-18
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday, George Arliss in 'Disraeli,' from his celebrated stage success by Louis N. Parker, directed by Henry Kolker. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-18
Summary:

Beginning tonight the Star will show 'Disraeli,' which is a convincing attempt to depict a critical period in the career of the great statesman. George Arliss, the star, is an English actor, who had to go to America to make a reputation. When he made the screen adaptation, he brought…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-18 - 1923-10-19
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, October 18 to 20, George Arliss in 'Disraeli.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-20 - 1923-10-20
Summary:

Tonight for the last time, the Coronet shows Rex Ingram's superb presentation of Anthony Hope's masterpiece, 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' '$2 in Shanghai, $1 here,' and the Star shows George Arliss in 'Disraeli.' Tomorrow the Coronet has Reginald Denny in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-20 - 1923-10-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Today, 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' Tomorrow, 'The Kentucky Derby.' The Star: Today, George Arliss in 'Disraeli.' Tomorrow, 'My Wild Irish Rose.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-20
Summary:

My Wild Irish Rose,' a production taken from the famous stage success 'The Shaughraun,' which is to be shown at the Star for two days beginning tomorrow. No writer knew the Irish better than Dion Boucicalt. He himself played the principal role and became famous in the seventies as…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-20 - 1923-10-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Today, 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' Tomorrow, 'The Kentucky Derby.' The Star: Today, George Arliss in 'Disraeli.' Tomorrow, 'My Wild Irish Rose.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-17 - 1924-06-18
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday June 17 and 18, Norma Talmadge in 'The Wonderful Thing.' Usual prices. Coming Thursday. Wm. S. Hart in 'The Toll Gate.' Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-17 - 1924-06-18
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday, June 17 and 18, Norma Talmadge in 'The Wonderful Thing.' Coming Thursday, Wm. S. Hart in 'The Toll Gate.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-18 - 1924-06-18
Summary:

Commencing Thursday, Wm. S. Hart in 'The Toll Gate,' a Paramount-Artcraft picture. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-19 - 1924-06-20
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Wm. S. Hart in 'The Toll Gate,' a Paramount-Artcraft picture. A big picture at usual prices. Matinees 5.30, 40 cents and 60 cents; nights 9.15, 60 cents and $1.00. Children and servicemen half-price. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-19
Summary:

William S. Hart comes to the Star Theatre this evening in the best picture entitled 'The Toll Gute.' Anna Q. Nilsson is also starred in the film. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-19
Summary:

That cowboy, William S. Hart comes to the Star Theatre this evening in the best picture of his career. It is called 'The Toll Gate' and deals with the rugged days of the olden West. Film synopsis included. Anna Q. Nilsson invests the part of Mary Brown with great charm, while Bill Hart…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-19 - 1924-06-21
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday, William S. Hart in 'The Toll Gate.' June 21 Remarks: Commencing Sunday, Rex Beach's 'The Iron Trail.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-21 - 1924-06-21
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, Wm. S. Hart in 'The Toll Gate,' a Paramount-Artcraft picture. Commencing Sunday, Rex Beach's great Alaskan melodrama, 'The Iron Trail,' a thrilling railroad story of the great north-west.