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: 1923-11-16
Summary:

The hero of George Barr McCutcheon's romantic novel, 'The Prisoner,' formerly titled 'Castle Craneycrow,' felt about as much for the girl's new solitaire as the prizefight manager in H. C. Witwer's 'The Leather Pushers,' who regarded engagement…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-05 - 1924-06-07
Summary:

Today till Sat. at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., 'The Hope' with an all-star cast. June 6 Remarks: Also Buster Keaton in 'Convict 13.' Commencing Sunday, Hoot Gibson in 'The Ramblin' Kid' and Reginald Denny in 'The Leather Pushers.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-05 - 1924-06-07
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, the super picture, 'The Hope.' June 7 Remarks: Also Buster Keaton in 'Convict 13.' Commencing Sunday, Hoot Gibson in 'The Ramblin' Kid' and Reg. Denny in 'The Leather Pushers.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-07 - 1924-06-07
Summary:

Final presentation today at 5.30 and 9.15, your last opportunity to see this super-melodramatic Drury Lane Spectacle, 'The Hope.' Also Buster Keaton in 'Convict 13.' Commencing Sunday, a brand new sparkling western thriller, Hoot Gibson in 'The Ramblin' Kid'…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-09 - 1924-06-09
Summary:

Hoot Gibson in 'The Ramblin' Kid' and Reginald Denny in 'The Leather Pushers.' Commencing tomorrow, Mack Sennett's 'The Crossroads of New York.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-09 - 1924-06-09
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15, two corking good pictures, with more thrills than a Mexican Revolution, Hoot Gibson in 'The Ramblin' Kid' and Reg. Denny in 'The Leather Pushers.' Commencing tomorrow, Mack Sennett's latest and greatest comedy sensation, 'The Crossroads…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-09
Summary:

This evening the chief attraction is a fine open-air Western film called 'The Ramblin' Kid,' in which that engaging young cowboy Hoot Gibson plays the leading role as a restless soul ever seeking adventures. Coupled with 'The Rambling Kid' is another picture called…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-09 - 1924-06-09
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Hoot Gibson in 'The Ramblin' Kid' and Reg. Denny in 'The Leather Pushers.' Commencing tomorrow, Mack Sennett's 'The Crossroads of New York.'

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

Today only, Gladys Walton in 'Girl Who Ran Wild.' Tuesday and Wednesday, Mae Murray in 'Peacock Alley.' Thursday to Saturday, May Allison in 'The Walk-Offs.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-10 - 1924-07-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Commencing today at 2.15, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Thos. H. Ince presents 'Her Reputation' with May McAvoy. The Star: Today at 5.30 & 9.15, Metro presents May Allison in 'The Walk-Offs,' and Felix the Cat. July 11 Remarks: The Star: Only 'The Walk-Offs.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-10 - 1924-07-10
Summary:

The Walk-Offs' starring May Allison.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-10 - 1924-07-11
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, 'The Walk-Offs' starring May Allison.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-10
Summary:

The Walk-Offs' is the new film showing in the Star Theatre. May Allison played the leading role. Film plot included.

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Headline: The Walk-Offs'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-10
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening 'The Walk-Offs' featuring May Allison. The picture has been adopted from the famous Broadway stage success. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-10 - 1924-07-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Commencing today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Thos. H. Ince presents 'Her Reputation' with May McAvoy. The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Metro presents May Allison in 'The Walk-Offs.' Also Felix the Cat.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-11
Summary:

Before extolling the merits of 'The Walk-Offs,' the feature picture now showing at the Star Theatre, it might perhaps be as well to explain what the title means. A 'walk-off' is the name applied to a brainless society parasite, a penniless person who sponges the means of his…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-11 - 1924-07-12
Summary:

The Coronet: Commencing today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Thos. H. Ince presents 'Her Reputation' with May McAvoy. The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, May Allison in 'The Walk-Offs.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-12 - 1924-07-12
Summary:

Last time today, May Allison in 'The Walk-Offs.' Sunday, Hoot Gibson in 'The Thrill Chaser,' and Reg. Denny in Round 10 of 'Leather Pushers.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-12 - 1924-07-12
Summary:

Last time today, May Allison in 'The Walk-Offs.' Sunday, Hoot Gibson in 'The Thrill Chaser' and Reg. Denny in round 16 of 'Leather Pushers.'