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: 1924-11-29 - 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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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-17 - 1924-12-17
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, December 18 to 20, William Fox presents 'The Silent Command' with Edmund Lowe, Alma Tell, Martha Mansfield, Betty Jewel, Florence Martin and Bela Lugosi, a J. Gordon Edwards production. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-17 - 1924-12-17
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, America's most popular screen star, Dustin Farnum in 'Oath-Bound.' Starting tomorrow, 'The Silent Command.' Matinees, 50 cents and 80 cents; nights, 80 cents and $1.20. Children and servicemen half-price.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-18 - 1924-12-18
Summary:

The Silent Command,' the naval melodrama of love and intrigue in the high seas, which is playing at the Star Theatre today till Saturday, proceeded by a beautiful and novel prologue, entitled 'Gypsy Love.' Also showing something new, something good, 'Mutt and Jeff,'…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-18 - 1924-12-18
Summary:

Tonight, William Fox presents 'The Silent Command' with Edmund Lowe, Alma Tell, Martha Mansfield, Betty Jewel, Florence Martin and Bela Lugosi, a J. Gordon Edwards production. Proceeded by a beautiful and novel prologue, entitled 'Gypsy Love.' Extra added attraction, Bohemian…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-19
Summary:

Owing to an accident in the operator's room at the Star Theatre yesterday evening, the last reel of the Silent Command was spoiled, and the company has replaced the picture for the rest of the run of the present programme with another fine film, The Idol of the North, featuring Dorothy…

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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: 1925-06-10 - 1925-06-10
Summary:

Today for one day only, Norma Talmadge in 'Smilin' Through,' a picture that will always appeal. Tomorrow, Friday and Saturday, June 11th to 13th, 'The Silent Command.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-11 - 1925-06-12
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, William Fox presents the great melodrama, 'The Silent Command,' the most realistic sea disaster ever shown on the screen.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-11
Summary:

In 'The Silent Command,' the William Fox spectacular melodrama which starts today at the Star Theatre, the Atlantic Fleet is shown during a visit to the Panama Canal. Several important scenes of the story were taken while the fleet was under way and also at anchor at the Coco Sola…

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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.