A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-22
Summary:

The Virginian' is to be screened at the Queen's Theatre. 'Something to Think About,' directed by Cecil B. DeMille, starred by Elliott Dexter, will be screened at the Star. Film plot included. 'Kindred of the Dust' opened at Coronet Theatre today. The film starred…

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Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-23
Summary:

The Virginians' is to be screened at the Queen's Theatre. Film plot included. 'Something To Think About,' directed by Cecil B. de Mille, was put on at the Star Theatre last night. Gloria Swanson gives a clever performance. 'Kindred of the Dust,' showing at the…

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Headline: Cinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-24
Summary:

The Virginian' [sic], the Preferred Picture production, will be on at the Queen's Theatre till Monday. 'Something to Think About,' starred by Gloria Swanson, will be on for the last time at the Star tonight. 'Kindred of the Dust' will be screened at the Coronet for…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-24
Summary:

Some people have expressed a mild dislike to pictures of America's Wild West. This, however, should be no reason for staying away from the screening of 'The Virginian,' which is running at the Queen's Theatre till Monday. Rolling pastures served only as the background, with…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-17 - 1924-06-18
Summary:

Tue. & Wed. June 17 & 18, Norma Talmadge in 'The Wonderful Thing.' Usual prices. Illustration included. Coming Thursday, Wm. S. Hart in 'The Toll Gate.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-17 - 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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-18 - 1924-06-21
Summary:

Commencing Thursday, Wm. S. Hart in 'The Toll Gate,' a Paramount picture. Illustration included. 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: 1924-06-18 - 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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-19
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen 'The Toll Gate' featuring William S. Hart and Anna Q. Nilsson.

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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.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-21
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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.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-29 - 1924-07-29
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Thursday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, W. D. [sic] Griffith's 'Judith of Bethulia.' Chinese Education Film, 'Safety First,' and Topical Budget 667. The Star: Today and tomorrow at 5.30 & 9.15, Mariam [sic] Cooper in 'Kindred of the Dust…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-29 - 1924-07-29
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday, 'Kindred of the Dust' by Peter B. Kyne. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-29
Summary:

Miriam Cooper is the star in 'Kindred of the Dust,' the feature attraction at the Star Theatre today and tomorrow. The remarkable film 'Around the World in a Ford' will be shown in the Star Theatre for a three days' run. When Captain Wanderwell and his sister, Miss Aloha…