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: 1924-03-19 - 1924-03-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Sunday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Potash and Perlmutter.' The Star: Tonight and tomorrow, Zena Keefe in 'Proxies.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-20 - 1924-03-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Sunday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Potash and Perlmutter.' The Star: Tonight at 9.15, Chefalo and Palermo.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-01 - 1924-04-02
Summary:

Tonight till Wednesday, twice daily at 5.30 and 9.15, Peter the great, the strongest man in all the world. Grand change of programme. New picture programme starting tonight at last, Paramount's first British made production made in England, all British cast, good old English story, '…

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Headline: Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-03 - 1924-04-03
Summary:

Today matinee only at 5.30, Mary Pickford in 'The Love Light' and Philharmonic concert at 9.15. Commencing Friday, 'Potash and Perlmutter.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-04 - 1924-04-04
Summary:

Friday and Saturday, today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, the film sensation of the year, 'Potash and Perlmutter.' The scream of the screen. Matinees 40 cents and 60 cents, nights 60 cents and $1.00. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-04
Summary:

Potash and Perlmutter,' unquestionably one of the most delightful pictures ever filmed, will be shown at the Star Theatre this evening when it is sure to draw large houses after its record success at the Coronet Theatre.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-05 - 1924-04-05
Summary:

Today, children's matinee at 2.30 p.m., chapters 9 and 10 of 'The Eagle's Talons.' Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, the film sensation of the year, 'Potash and Perlmutter.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-05
Summary:

That delightful comedy, 'Potash and Perlmutter,' is being shown at the Star Theatre this evening again, and among those who will present for the screening will undoubtedly be many who have already seen it once, but are anxious to see it again, so amusing is the story and so clever the…

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-22 - 1925-01-22
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, Jack Hoxie in 'Fighting Fury.' Starting tomorrow, 'Merry-Go-Round.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-23 - 1925-01-24
Summary:

Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, the super picture of the year, 'Merry-Go-Round,' a most unusual picture at usual prices. Illustration included.

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-05
Summary:

Hongkong folk who have read Francis [sic] Hodgson Burnett's story, 'Editha's Burglar,' will be delighted to know that the film version, entitled 'The Family Secret,' is to be screened at the Star Theatre. The story is given an entirely new charm by Baby Peggy. Those…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-13 - 1925-06-13
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15, William Fox presents the great melodrama, 'The Silent Command.' Tomorrow for one day only at 6.00 and 9.15 p.m., 'Potash and Perlmutter,' the clever Jewish comedy.