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: 1923-03-30
Summary:

True Heart Susie' is being shown at the Star Theatre today and tomorrow. It is a picture of much the same type as 'Way Down East.' It is also a D. W. Griffith production and the leading parts are portrayed by Lilian Gish and Robert Harron, who made his name in 'The Birth of a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-15
Summary:

Jack Pickford has the part of a jockey in the racing drama, 'Garrison's Finish,' showing at the Star tonight. The film, which marks Jack's return to pictures after a long lay-off, is confessedly an old-style story of the Turf. On Sunday, the Griffith masterpiece, 'Way…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-17
Summary:

Way Down East' now on a return visit to the Colony, will be shown today and tomorrow at the Star. When this picture was shown at the Coronet recently, the original booking was for three days only. So big was the reception given to it, however, that the run was extended another two days.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-24
Summary:

Thomas Meighan is probably one of the most popular male stars in the pictures today, and the announcement of his appearance at the Star in a new feature, 'The City of Silent Men,' will no doubt prove a fine attraction. Film synopsis included. The main attraction is, of course, Thoman…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-25
Summary:

The City of Silent Men,' the Thomas Meighan feature is now at the Star. The balance of the cast is fully in keeping with the star. The presentation is indeed one of the best that has been brought to Kowloon. There should by this time be no doubt about the quality of films that are presented…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-26
Summary:

The City of Silent Men,' the Paramount feature, with Thomas Meigham [sic], now at the Star, is said to be one of the best films shown there for a long time. Beginning Sunday, Dorothy Dalton in 'Guilty of Love,' another Paramount is the picture. A special 2.30 matinee today offers…