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: 1923-05-11
Summary:

For the rest of the week, 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse,' which has been screened with such pronounced success at the Star Theatre in Kowloon, is to be shown at the Coronet. The novel by Vicente Blasco Ibanez upon which the picture is based deals with the life story of an ardent…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-12
Summary:

Complying with a universal request from Kowloon, kinema goers, Hongkong Amusement Ltd. has decided to put on Max Linder's extremely funny comedy 'The Three Must-Get-Theres' at the Star Theatre just for Sunday. It is an amusing burlesque of the Douglas Fairbanks version of '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-12
Summary:

Max Linder's comedy 'The Three Must-Get-Theres,' which was shown in Coronet before, is now coming to Star Theatre. It is an amusing burlesque of Douglas Fairbanks' film version of 'The Three Musketeers.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-01
Summary:

Don. G Merie, the magician, will perform at the Star tonight. While the film programme presents Max Linder in 'The Three Must Get There's' [sic].

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-01
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to host magician Don. G. Merle. The programme presents comedian Max Linder in 'The Three Must Get Theres.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-01
Summary:

Don. G. Merle pays a farewell visit. He promises tricks for tonight that excel even his previous efforts. Star patrons should be in for a fine evening. The film is 'The Three Must Get There's,' featuring that irresistible fun-maker, Max Linder.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-02
Summary:

The Star sprang a novelty upon their supporters last night when Paoli the musical virtuoso took the stage. Paoli had not been featured in the preliminary announcement of the show, as his arrival in the Colony was delayed. The rest of the programme was good. Don Merle excelled himself in a series…

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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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-17
Summary:

The Star is showing 'What Every Woman Knows,' a film adapted from the stage play by the brilliant Mr. J. M. Barrie.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-18
Summary:

Those who admire the works of Sir James Barrie will be satisfied with 'What Every Woman Knows' as a picture. Lois Wilson and Conrad Nagel are the stars.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-18
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen the film version of Sir James Barrie's humorous 'What Every Woman Knows' starring Loia [sic] Wilson and Conrad Nagel.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-18
Summary:

J. M. Barrie's famous play, 'What Every Woman Knows,' is at the Star for a short run. Mr. Barrie's whimsical touches have been faithfully preserved in the subtitles, and an excellent cast, including Conrad Nagel, help to make the presentation a notable one. The story is quite…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-19
Summary:

It will come as a pleasant surprise to many people that cinema producers are able to put upon the screen such classics as J. M. Barrie's 'What Every Woman Knows,' in such excellent fashion as to call forth the congratulations of the distinguished author himself. However, this is…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-03
Summary:

Today at the Coronet the first of two Barrie plays, as adapted to the needs of the screen, will be presented. 'What Every Woman Knows' is no doubt familiar to the vast majority of theatre-goers as one of the brilliant works. William de Mille is responsible for the present production.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-12
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-20
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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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-02
Summary:

At the Star Theatre yesterday another success was scored by the Majurel troupe of French artistes from the Folies Bergeres. Performers included Mddle Demay, Sergine and Ludo, Dugard. Booth Tarkington's dynamic society drama 'The Turmoil' will appear at 6 p.m. Tarkington's…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-02
Summary:

There were crowded houses again at the Star yesterday, to witness Booth Tarkington's dynamic society drama, 'The Turmoil.' Those who saw Tarkington's previous production, 'The Flirt,' a big and interesting picture were not disappointed. Film plot included. George…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-05
Summary:

Hongkong folk who have read Frances Hodgson Burnett's story Ediths's Burglar, will be delighted to know that the film version, entitled 'The Family Secret' is to be screened at the Star Theatre. Those who saw 'Merry-Go-Round' at the Coronet or the Star, will be glad…