A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-09
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-12
Summary:

Tonight, a big attraction is the lively comedy star, Gladys Walton, in a film 'Crossed Wires.' A booking sure to be received with acclamation is that for the weekend when Douglas Maclean, who made a reputation with his first film, will be shown in 'One a Minute.' Mr. Maclean…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-13
Summary:

Star Theatre will be staging a Kowloon Dock A. D. C. production entitled 'Rajah of Rajahpore' which made a good impression when putting on locally some time ago. The picture offering tomorrow night is a comedy entitled 'One a Minute' featuring Douglas MacLean.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-14
Summary:

Tonight at 5:30, the Kowloon Dock A. D. C. will present their musical comedy entitled 'The Rajah of Rajahpore' at the Star Theatre. It was a big success when presented 'at home.' The picture will be repeated on Saturday at 9:15. The film tonight is Douglas MacLean's…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-14
Summary:

Such was the success of the Kowloon Dock's production of the 'Rajah of Rajahpore' recently, that in response to popular demand, they will give the general public an opportunity of seeing them at the Star. The picture programme for the later show tonight is Douglas Maclean is his…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-15
Summary:

The familiar slogan, 'It pays to advertise,' has never been more humorously demonstrated on the screen than in 'One a Minute,' Douglas MacLean's latest Paramount starring vehicle, now at the Star. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-16
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-18
Summary:

A film described as a second 'Miracle Man' is 'The Faith Healer,' with Milton Sills, which is on today only at the Star. Tomorrow Griffith's 'One Exciting Night' will be shown.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-18
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening a film described as second 'Miracle Man' entitled 'The Faith Healer' featuring Milton Sills who is quite famous among professional cinema people. Griffith's 'One Exciting Night' is scheduled to follow tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-18
Summary:

Milton Sills is a strong draw at the Star in 'The Faith Healer.' Mr. Sill is seen in Hongkong only too rarely, as he is one of the finest cinema actors. Tomorrow, Griffith's master-picture, 'One Exciting Night' is due. This, of course, is the film in which Griffith…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-19
Summary:

The Star tonight is showing Griffith's mystery film, 'One Exciting Night,' which although strictly in the Griffith style as regards bigness of production, has a plot very much different from the usual run of his pictures. Carol Dempster is the heroine, and the typical thrill is…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-20
Summary:

Griffith's mystery film, 'One Exciting Night,' shows at the Star again tonight. It would be unfair to give away anything of the plot because the last scene comes as such a complete surprise to the audience. Suffice it to say that the plot is not at all on the usual Griffith order…