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: 1923-12-24 - 1923-12-24
Summary:

There is always a good show at the Coronet: Commencing today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., all the kids in filmland in 'Penrod.' Illustration included. A Xmas carol at the Star: Charles Olive supported by a talented boys' choir in 'Scrooge,' Jack Pickford in '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-25 - 1923-12-27
Summary:

There is always a good show at the Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., all the kids in filmland in 'Penrod.' A Xmas carol at the Star: Charles Olive supported by a talented boys' choir in 'Scrooge,' Jack Pickford in 'Bill Apperson's Boy' and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-31
Summary:

An appropriate programme at the Star last night, due again tonight, includes Professor Izako the Russian Court Conjurer, who fully bears out his promises to bring a series of entirely new tricks. The picture is 'The Midnight Guest,' very aptly described as a drama of the more exciting…

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

There is always a good show at Coronet: Tonight at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Peg o' My Heart.' The Star: Tonight only, Norma Talmadge in 'The Eternal Flame.' Tomorrow, Wesley Barry in 'Penrod.' The Grand: Tonight and tomorrow, Catherine Calvert in '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-02
Summary:

Norma Talmadge in 'The Eternal Flame' is the special one-night attraction tonight at the Star. Tomorrow Freckles Barry and his gang of hard-boiled youngsters will present 'Penrod,' which deals with the woes of the poor downtrodden Kid. The younger generation in Kowloon will…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-06 - 1924-11-06
Summary:

Reveille' cannot be explained in the conventional terms of film entertainment—it beggars description in the application of ordinary standards. Because it is not a film-drama, nor a film comedy, nor a film plot—it is life itself.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-07 - 1924-11-07
Summary:

Betty Balfour, the adorable little British star will be seen on Armistice Day at both the Coronet and the Star. At the Coronet she appears in a lively comedy of love, business and electioneering, 'Squibs M. P.' At the Star she will be seen in 'Reveille,' a story of war and…

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

Under the distinguished patronage of his excellency, the governor, British Film Week will be held from November 11th to 17th when the following British films will be screened: 'Squibs M. P.'; 'The Harbour Lights'; 'Son of Kissing Cup'; 'Hutch Stirs ‘em Up…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-10 - 1924-11-10
Summary:

Reveille,' a story of war and its aftermath of a month in 1918 and a month in 1923.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-11 - 1924-11-13
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Friday, all British programme with Betty Balfour in 'Squibs M. P.' The Star: Today till Friday, all British programme including 'Reveille.' Prices: 5.30 p.m., $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15 p.m., $1.50 and $1.00.

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

British Film Week starts today with 'Squibs M. P.' at the Coronet, and world's premier performance of 'Reveille' at the Star.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-13 - 1924-11-14
Summary:

Little Old New York.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-13
Summary:

It is a somewhat bold and sweeping statement to make to suggest that 'Reveille,' a picture which the Hongkong Amusements Ltd., rightly claim it is proud to show at the Star Theatre, is the equal if not the superior of any Cenotaph ceremony. And yet, the Cenotaph is not once shown in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-14 - 1924-11-14
Summary:

The Coronet: Today only, all British programme with Betty Balfour in 'Squibs M. P.' The Star: Today only, all British programme including 'Reveille.' Prices: 5.30 p.m., $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15 p.m., $1.50 and $1.00.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-14 - 1924-11-14
Summary:

For the last time! Today at 5.30 and 9.15, the all British masterpiece, 'Reveille' with Betty Balfour. Special prologue. Special music.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-15 - 1924-11-15
Summary:

Subject of all the town talk will be the Star's next big attraction, 'Little Old New York.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-19 - 1924-11-20
Summary:

Cosmopolitan Corporation presents Marion Davies in 'Little Old New York,' better than 'Enemies of Women.' Prices: 5.30, $1 and 80 cents; 9.15, $1.50 and $1.00. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-21 - 1924-11-21
Summary:

The Coronet: Today only, 'The Signal Tower.' The Star: Starting today, 'Little Old New York.' Prices: 5.30, $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15, $1.50 and $1.00.

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Headline: Ar the Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-21 - 1924-11-21
Summary:

Commencing today at 5.15 and 9.30 p.m., Cosmopolitan Corporation presents Marion Davies in 'Little Old New York,' adapted by Luther Reed from the stage play by Rida Johnson Young, settings by Joseph Urban, directed by Sidney Olcott. Prices: 5.30, $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15, $1.50 and $1.…