A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-09 - 1924-12-10
Summary:

The Gay Corinthian.' Also showing, Baby Peggy in 'Jack and the Beanstalk.' Prices details included. December 10 Remarks: Illustration for 'The Gay Corinthian.' Starting tomorrow, 'The Fast Mail.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-09 - 1924-12-09
Summary:

Tonight, another big double bill, the most beautiful of all old English romances, 'The Gay Corinthian.' Also showing Baby Peggy in 'Jack and the Beanstalk.' Matinees, 50 cents and 80 cents; nights, 80 cents and $1.20. Children and servicemen half-price. Coming soon, 'The…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-09 - 1924-12-10
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, 'The Gay Corinthian.' Also showing Baby Peggy in 'Jack and the Beanstalk.' Matinees, 50 cents and 80 cents; nights, 80 cents and $1.20. Coming soon, 'The Fast Mail.' December 10 Remarks: Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-10 - 1924-12-10
Summary:

A big double programme. Feature 1: 'The Gay Corinthian,' a beautiful story of old England love and romance. Feature 2: Baby Peggy in 'Jack and the Beanstalk.' Starting tomorrow, the thriller of all thrillers, 'The Fast Mail.' Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-16 - 1924-12-17
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15, Dustin Farnum in 'Oath-Bound.' Matinees, 50 cents and 80 cents; nights, 80 cents and $1.20. Children and servicemen half price. December 17 Remarks: Starting tomorrow, 'The Silent Command.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-17 - 1924-12-18
Summary:

Thurs. to Sat. Dec 18 to 20, William Fox presents, 'The Silent Command,' starring Edmund Lowe and Alma Tell. December 17 Remarks: Illustration included. December 18 Remarks: Extra added attraction, the Bohemian Variety Company and the best of all Cartoon comedies, Mutt and Jeff in…

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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,'…