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 - 1923-11-17
Summary:

The management of the Star Theatre beg to announce a carnival of big pictures for their grand anniversary week. Commencing Sunday, November 18, they will show a film each from the four big producers, United Artists, Metro, Pathe and Universal. They will increase their orchestra to twelve…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-20
Summary:

The Star is celebrating the Anniversary Week by putting on some unusually good pictures. Starting with 'Salome' last Sunday, it is now presenting 'The Prisoner of Zenda,' with Alice Terry at the head of a star cast. Other films promised for this week are Harold Lloyd in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-23 - 1923-11-24
Summary:

There is always a good show at the Coronet: Tonight till Sunday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Viola Dana in 'Cinderella's Twin' and Larry Semon in 'Dew Drop Inn.' Coming, 'Orphans of the Storm.' The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Hoot Gibson in 'Dead Game…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-23
Summary:

Hoot Gibson, the most popular 'Western' star in pictures, is the star of 'Dead Game,' the film to be shown at the Star tonight. The director of the film has seen to it that plenty of wholesome comedy is introduced, and with Gibson doing all kinds of hair-raising acts, a good…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-24
Summary:

Hoot Gibson in a rip-roaring Western picture, with lots of good comedy intermingled, is the attraction at the Star tonight. On Sunday, the Drury Lane melodrama 'Hearts are Trumps' is due. Alice Terry has the principal part, and Rex Ingram directed.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-07 - 1923-12-07
Summary:

The Coronet: Note the altered times. 'Way Down East' is playing at 2.15, 4.45, 7 sharp and 9.15 at ordinary prices. The Star: Tonight at 9.15, 'The Barber of Seville.' Tomorrow, 'Carmen.' The Grand: Tonight and tomorrow at 9.15 p.m., 'Dead Game' with Hoot…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-08 - 1923-12-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Note the altered times. 'Way Down East' is playing at 2.15, 4.45, 7 sharp and 9.15 at ordinary prices. The Star: Today at 2.30, 'Rigoletto.' At 9.15, 'Carmen.' Tomorrow, 'Othello.' The Grand: Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Dead Game' with Hoot…

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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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-12 - 1925-01-12
Summary:

We ask you to consider Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford, D. W. Griffith and Charlie Chaplin, the four greatest names in the film world, whose pictures are released under the name of United Artists' Film Corporation. Even the most prejudiced observer has to admit that their productions are…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-13 - 1925-06-13
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15, William Fox presents the great melodrama, 'The Silent Command.' Tomorrow for one day only at 6.00 and 9.15 p.m., 'Potash and Perlmutter,' the clever Jewish comedy.