A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-02 - 1924-02-02
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim' and Baby Peggy in 'The Kid Reporter.' Also International News. No increase in prices. Kowloon kiddles, don't forget 'Captain Kidd' today at 2.30.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-27
Summary:

Gladys Walton, the Universal star, appears at the Star for one day in 'The Wild Party.' A very special attraction for tomorrow is the film version of Sir J. M. Barrie's 'Sentimental Tommy.' Film plot included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-27 - 1924-02-27
Summary:

Tonight only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Gladys Walton in The Wild Party. Coming tomorrow, Sir James M. Barrie's 'Sentimental Tommy.'

4
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-28
Summary:

Sir J. M. Barrie's 'Sentimental Tommy' starring Gareth Hughes and May MacAvoy [sic], is likely to make many friends at the Star. For Sunday next is 'The Quaint,' Mr. R. B. Salisbury's band in their success 'Underground to Anywhere.'

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Headline: Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-28 - 1924-03-01
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday, Sir J. M. Barrie's 'Sentimental Tommy' with Mabel Taliaferro. Illustration included.

6
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-01 - 1924-03-01
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15, last showing of Sir James M. Barrie's 'Sentimental Tommy' with Gareth Hughes, Mabel Taliaferro and May McAvoy. Sunday at 9.15 p.m. only, the farewell performance of the Quaints.

7
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-13 - 1924-03-15
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Conrad Nagel in 'The Fighting Chance.' Also Felix Cartoon and International News. Sunday at 6 and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Mollycoddle.'

8
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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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.

10
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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-21
12
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-21 - 1924-06-21
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, William S. Hart in 'The Toll Gate.' Also Larry Semon in 'A Pair of Kings' and B. A. T. China News, arrival of reception of American Fliers in Shanghai. Commencing Sunday, Rex Beach's 'The Iron Trail.'

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-08 - 1924-07-09
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Johnnie Walker in 'My Dad,' Baby Peggy Comedy and International News. The Star: Robert Z. Leonard presents Mae Murray in 'Peacock Alley.'

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-16 - 1924-09-17
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Gloria Swanson in 'Her Gilded Cage.' Also 'A Rag Doll Romance' and International News. The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Roscoe Arbuckle in 'The Travelling Salesman' and Baby Peggy in 'Poor Kid.'…

15
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-18 - 1924-09-18
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Gloria Swanson in 'Her Gilded Cage.' Also 'A Rag Doll Romance' and International News. The Star: Today only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Laura La Plante in 'Excitement.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-19 - 1924-09-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Gloria Swanson in 'Her Gilded Cage.' Also 'A Rag Doll Romance' and International News. The Star: Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Estelle Taylor in 'Forgive and Forget.'

17
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-29 - 1924-11-29
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.15, 5.15 and 9.15, tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Thief of Bagdad.' Prices $2 and $1. The Star: Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Beau Revel.' Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, Rudolf [sic] Valentino in 'Moran of the Lady Letty.'

18
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-02
Summary:

The popularity of the film and 'super-production' like Douglas Fairbanks latest 'The Thief of Bagdad,' has an impact in London for building more supercinemas. In the last two years the New Tivoli and the Shepherd's Bush Pavilion, both magnificent, have been opened. In…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-23 - 1924-12-24
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday, December 23 and 24, Virginia Valli in 'The Signal Tower,' International News and Comedy.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-08-10 - 1925-08-10
Summary:

Today only, Jack Hoxie in 'Don Dare Devil' and international news. Also Buster Keaton in 'The Boat.'