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: 1923-03-22
Summary:

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' will be replaced by 'The Ruling Passion' at the Star Theatre in the next few days. The leading role is taken by George Arliss, who previously appeared on the screen in 'The Devil' and 'Disraeli.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-15
Summary:

Booth Tarkington's arresting story of life in the small towns of the States, bearing the somewhat misleading title 'The Flirt' will be shown of the last time at the Star tonight. Beginning Thursday, the Star will present the big picture 'Disraeli.' George Arliss, in the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-16
Summary:

The spectacular Metro film, 'Hearts Aflame' is due for a two days' showing at the Star, commencing tonight. A booking of unusual interest is the 'Disraeli' picture, which will be put on Thursday next. George Arliss, the star, played this drama for some years on the stage…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-18 - 1923-10-19
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, October 18 to 20, George Arliss in 'Disraeli.'

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Headline: At the Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-18 - 1923-10-18
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday, George Arliss in 'Disraeli,' from his celebrated stage success by Louis N. Parker, directed by Henry Kolker. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-18
Summary:

Beginning tonight the Star will show 'Disraeli,' which is a convincing attempt to depict a critical period in the career of the great statesman. George Arliss, the star, is an English actor, who had to go to America to make a reputation. When he made the screen adaptation, he brought…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-20 - 1923-10-20
Summary:

Tonight for the last time, the Coronet shows Rex Ingram's superb presentation of Anthony Hope's masterpiece, 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' '$2 in Shanghai, $1 here,' and the Star shows George Arliss in 'Disraeli.' Tomorrow the Coronet has Reginald Denny in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-20 - 1923-10-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Today, 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' Tomorrow, 'The Kentucky Derby.' The Star: Today, George Arliss in 'Disraeli.' Tomorrow, 'My Wild Irish Rose.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-20
Summary:

My Wild Irish Rose,' a production taken from the famous stage success 'The Shaughraun,' which is to be shown at the Star for two days beginning tomorrow. No writer knew the Irish better than Dion Boucicalt. He himself played the principal role and became famous in the seventies as…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-19 - 1924-03-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Sunday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Potash and Perlmutter.' The Star: Tonight and tomorrow, Zena Keefe in 'Proxies.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-20 - 1924-03-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Sunday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Potash and Perlmutter.' The Star: Tonight at 9.15, Chefalo and Palermo.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-01 - 1924-04-02
Summary:

Tonight till Wednesday, twice daily at 5.30 and 9.15, Peter the great, the strongest man in all the world. Grand change of programme. New picture programme starting tonight at last, Paramount's first British made production made in England, all British cast, good old English story, '…

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Headline: Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-03 - 1924-04-03
Summary:

Today matinee only at 5.30, Mary Pickford in 'The Love Light' and Philharmonic concert at 9.15. Commencing Friday, 'Potash and Perlmutter.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-04 - 1924-04-04
Summary:

Friday and Saturday, today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, the film sensation of the year, 'Potash and Perlmutter.' The scream of the screen. Matinees 40 cents and 60 cents, nights 60 cents and $1.00. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-04
Summary:

Potash and Perlmutter,' unquestionably one of the most delightful pictures ever filmed, will be shown at the Star Theatre this evening when it is sure to draw large houses after its record success at the Coronet Theatre.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-05 - 1924-04-05
Summary:

Today, children's matinee at 2.30 p.m., chapters 9 and 10 of 'The Eagle's Talons.' Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, the film sensation of the year, 'Potash and Perlmutter.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-05
Summary:

That delightful comedy, 'Potash and Perlmutter,' is being shown at the Star Theatre this evening again, and among those who will present for the screening will undoubtedly be many who have already seen it once, but are anxious to see it again, so amusing is the story and so clever the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-29 - 1924-11-29
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 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 p.m., 'Beau Revel.' Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, Rudolph Valentino in 'Moran of the Lady Letty.'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-01
Summary:

Cinema patrons have nothing to grumble at the fare recently, and now, provided for them, particularly at the Coronet and Star Theatres. At the former, we have Douglas Fairbanks probably the most popular of all male screen artists. At the Star, we have Rudolph Valentino who is rapidly coming to…