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: 1923-04-13 - 1923-04-14
Summary:

5.30 and 9.15, Alice Joyce in Chas. Frohman's stage success, 'Cousin Kate,' 'The Rent Dodgers' and Pathe's British Gazette.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-13 - 1923-04-14
Summary:

At 5.30 and 9.15, Alice Joyce in 'Cousin Kate.' Also 'The Rent Dodgers' and Pathe's British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-20 - 1923-08-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Friday, 'Nanook of the North.' Four times daily at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15. The Star: Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Hunting Big Game in Africa with Gun and Camera' by H. A. Snow. Matinee, $1.00 and 60 cents; soiree, $1.50 and $1.00. Illustration…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-03
Summary:

Don. G. Merle, the magician, makes his final bow at the Star tonight. Paoli, the musical genius, will also appear in selections from his repertoire, and as the film is Max Linder in 'The Three Must get There's,' a fine show is assured. The picture for Sunday is 'Tolable David…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-05 - 1923-11-05
Summary:

Tonight only. First National presents Richard Bathelmess [sic] in 'Tol'able David.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-05 - 1923-11-05
Summary:

Tonight only, First National presents Richard Bathelmess in 'Tol'able David,' the story of a boy who had the heart of a hero but who, in his mother's eyes, was just tol'able.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-05 - 1923-11-05
Summary:

Tonight only, the prize picture of 1922, the masterpiece of the screen, First National presents Richard Bathelmess in 'Tol'able David.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-08 - 1924-10-08
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Nanook of the North,' and Charlie Chaplin in 'The Fireman.' The Star: Today at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Ethel Clayton in 'Crooked Streets.' Paramount's great Chinese story of Shanghai. Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-08 - 1924-10-08
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Nanook of the North,' a story of life and love in the Arctic. Charlie Chaplin in 'The Fireman.' The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Ethel Clayton in 'Crooked Street,' Paramount's great Chinese story of Shanghai. Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-09 - 1924-10-09
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Nanook of the North,' and Charlie Chaplin in 'The Fireman.' The Star: Today till Saturday at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Geraldine Farrar in 'World and Its Women' [sic].

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

The Coronet: 'Nanook of the North,' a story of life and love in the Arctic. Charlie Chaplin in 'The Fireman.' The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Geraldine Farrar in 'The World and Its Women.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-18 - 1924-10-22
Summary:

October 18 Remarks: Teaser ad for the film 'Enemies of Women.' The ad didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. October 20 Remarks: The author, Vicente Blasco Ibanez, also wrote 'The Four Horsemen.' The cast includes Lionel Barrymore, Alma Rubens,…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-18 - 1924-10-20
Summary:

Sunday and Monday, matinee and night, a big double show: Jack Hoxie in 'The Phantom Horseman' and Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble.' Coming soon, 'Enemies of Women.' October 20 Remarks: Starting tomorrow, Stevenson's thrilling story, 'Treasure Island.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-20 - 1924-10-20
Summary:

Jack Hoxie in 'The Phantom Horseman,' and Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble.' Starting tomorrow, Stevenson's 'Treasure Island.' Also, 'Enemies of Women' is coming soon.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-20 - 1924-10-20
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, the big double show for the single price. Jack Hoxie in 'The Phantom Horseman' and Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble.' Starting tomorrow, Stevenson's thrilling story 'Treasure Island.' Coming soon, 'Enemies of Women.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-21 - 1924-10-23
Summary:

One solid week starting Sunday October 26th, the gigantic film sensation, a Cosmopolitan Production, distributed by Goldwyn-Cosmopolitan, 'Enemies of Women,' with Lionel Barrymore. Seat sale opens Wednesday, October 22 at 10 a.m. Booking at Moutrie's and the Star reservations can…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-21
Summary:

Manager Hugo, of The Star Theatre informed that the big picture 'Enemies of Women' is showing next week. The story was written by Blasco Ibanez, the author of 'The Four Horsemen.' The picture is coming here direct from its most phenomenal run at The Carlton, Shanghai, where…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-22
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening the film version of Ibanez's story 'Enemies of Women.' It is to commence next Sunday. Booking may be done from today at the Theatre or Moutrie's. The cast constitutes a record number of 50,000 people.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-22
Summary:

The attraction at the Star Theatre all next week, will be 'Enemies of Women' which is claimed to be the biggest film spectacle ever made. Over 50,000 people were employed at one time or another to portray the many stupendous scenes of Blasco Ibanez's famous story. Many incidents…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-22 - 1924-11-01
Summary:

All this week at 5.30 and 9.15, Vicente Blasco Ibanez presents 'Enemies of Women' featuring Lionel Barrymore and Alma Rubens, distributed by Goldwyn-Cosmopolitan. Prices: matinees, 60 cents and $1.00; night, $1.00 and $1.50. Booking at the Moutrie's and the Star. Book early.…