A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Star: 'April Folly'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-14
Summary:

Marion Davies, the star who graduated into stellar prominence from the ranks of the Ziegfield Follies, adds to her big reputation by her work in 'April Folly,' the Paramount picture now showing at the Star. Another vastly diverting film is Felix, the new creation in movies, in a film…

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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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Headline: The Star: Hongkong Home of Paramount
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-13 - 1924-03-15
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Conrad Nagel in 'The Fighting Chance,' Felix Cartoon and International news. Sunday at 6 and 9.15, Doug. Fairbanks in the 'The Mollycoddle.'

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Headline: The Star: Hongkong Home of Paramount
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-13 - 1924-03-15
Summary:

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

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Headline: The Star: Hongkong Home of Paramount
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.'

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Headline: The Star: Grand Summer Sale, a Week of Rare Picture Bargains
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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Headline: The Coronet; The Star
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.'

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Headline: The Coronet; The Star
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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Headline: The Star: Thursday Friday Saturday - 5.30 & 9.15
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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Headline: The Walk-Offs': Star Film Brings New Term Here
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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Headline: The Coronet; The Star
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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Headline: The Star Theatre: 'The Walk- Offs'
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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Headline: The Coronet; The Star
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.'

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Headline: Divorce Court Scene: Fashion Show in 'The Walk-offs' - Ten is Served and Judge Entertains Ladies
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-12
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Headline: The Walk-Offs': Star Theatre's Fine Picture
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-12
Summary:

The Walk-Offs,' the screen classic film version of the Broadway stage success is the feature attracting at the Star Theatre today, with May Allison in the leading role. The play was originally produced on Broadway by Oliver Morosco and is by the same authors who wrote 'Lombardi Ltd.,…

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

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