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: 1924-01-14
Summary:

Marion Davies, the star who graduated into stellar prominence from the ranks of the Ziegfield Follies, adds to her big reputation by her work in 'April Folly,' the Paramount picture now showing at the Star. Another vastly diverting film is Felix, the new creation in movies, in a film…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-11 - 1924-08-11
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, a big double show: Hoot Gibson in '40-Horse Hawkins' and Reginald Denny in the last and final round of 'The Leather Pushers.' Starting Tuesday, Anita Stewart in 'Sowing the Wind.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-12 - 1924-08-12
Summary:

The Coronet: Last time today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Mack Sennett's 'The Shriek of Araby' with Ben Turpin, Topical Budget 640, see Sir Robert Ho Tung at the Prime Minister's Reception, and 'Edgar and the Teacher's Pet.' The Star: Tuesday & Wednesday…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-12 - 1924-08-12
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'Sowing the Wind.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-12
Summary:

Sowing the Wind' is the feature film of Star Theatre this evening. Anita Stewart plays the leading role.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-12
Summary:

Patrons of the Star Theatre this evening can see the great modern society drama, 'Sowing the Wind,' which caused not a little comment when it was shown at the Coronet Theatre recently. 'Sowing the Wind' is based on a stage success. Additional warranty is found in the fact…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-12 - 1924-08-12
Summary:

The Coronet: Today only at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mack Sennett's 'The Shriek of Araby' with Ben Turpin. Also Topical Budget No. 670 and 'Edgar and the Teacher's Pet.' The Star: Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., First National presents Anita Stewart…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-13 - 1924-08-13
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Metro presents the Fred Niblo production, 'The Famous Mrs. Fair' with Myrtle Stedman and Marguerite De La Motte. The Star: Today only at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., First National presents Anita Stewart in 'Sowing the Wind…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-13 - 1924-08-13
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'Sowing the Wind.' Starting Thursday, Wallace Reid in 'Sick Abed.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-13
Summary:

Star Theatre is showing 'Sowing the Wind' featuring Anita Stewart, for the last time this evening.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-13
Summary:

Sowing the Wind,' the feature film showing at the Star Theatre for the last time this evening, is a drama of modern society, taking the beholder into the splendid homes of the wealthy, the glittering haunts of the reckless, the sordid retreats of the hopeless – into all the places where…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-13 - 1924-08-13
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro presents the Fred Niblo production, 'The Famous Mrs. Fair' with Myrtle Stedman and Marguerite De La Motte. The Star: Today only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., First National presents Anita Stewart in 'Sowing the…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-13 - 1925-01-14
Summary:

Tonight, William Fox presents John Gilbert in 'The Yellow Stain,' the battle of a real man against odds, directed by Jack Dillon. January 14 remarks: Starting tomorrow: Mary Pickford in 'Rosita,' a picture so great, so wonderful.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-13
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening 'Rosita' featuring Mary Pickford. Mary Pickford is supported by George Walsh who is famous for his role in 'Intolerance.' The film will be screened at the Star Theatre in the second half of this week. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-13
Summary:

Between Christmas and the Chinese New Year, it is appropriate that the Coronet should screen two pictures featuring the Carnival spirit – the 'Merry-Go-Round' and 'Rosita.' It was quite apparent from its reception on Sunday that it would attract more than the average cinema…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-13 - 1925-01-14
Summary:

Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, John Gilbert in 'The Yellow Stain.' Starting Thursday, Mary Pickford in 'Rosita.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-14 - 1925-01-14
Summary:

Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, William Fox presents John Gilbert in 'The Yellow Stain,' directed by Jack Dillon. Starting tomorrow, Mary Pickford in 'Rosita.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-14
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening 'Rosita' featuring Mary Pickford, this evening and tomorrow. It will be shown at the Star Theatre on Friday and Saturday. There are no increases in the prices of admission to see this picture.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-15 - 1925-01-16
Summary:

Mary Pickford in 'Rosita,' a new Mary Pickford with special musical prologue.