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: 1924-11-06 - 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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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: 1924-11-29 - 1924-11-29
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, Douglas Fairbanks in 'The Thief of Bagdad.' Prices $2 and $1. The Star: Today only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'Beau Revel.' Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, Rudolph Valentino in 'Moran of the Lady Letty.'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-01
Summary:

Cinema patrons have nothing to grumble at the fare recently, and now, provided for them, particularly at the Coronet and Star Theatres. At the former, we have Douglas Fairbanks probably the most popular of all male screen artists. At the Star, we have Rudolph Valentino who is rapidly coming to…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-12 - 1925-01-12
Summary:

We ask you to consider Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford, D. W. Griffith and Charlie Chaplin, the four greatest names in the film world, whose pictures are released under the name of United Artists' Film Corporation. Even the most prejudiced observer has to admit that their productions are…

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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: 1925-01-14 - 1925-01-14
Summary:

Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, William Fox presents John Gilbert in 'The Yellow Stain,' directed by Jack Dillon. Starting tomorrow, Mary Pickford in 'Rosita.' Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-15 - 1925-01-16
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Mary Pickford in 'Rosita,' with special musical prologue. Note: regardless of the tremendous price paid for this extraordinary film spectacle, it will be shown at the regular Star prices. Matinees: 50 cents and 80 cents; nights, 80 cents…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-15 - 1925-01-15
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., United Artists present Mary Pickford in 'Rosita.' Added attraction, Zigeuner Weiser (Gypsy melodies) by Felix Altura, violinist. Usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-15
Summary:

It says much for the opinion of 'Rosita' that, after a successful run at the Coronet, the local cinema management has enough confidence in it to transfer the venue of the screening from the Coronet to the Star, in Kowloon. 'Rosita' is a great picture. Mary Pickford takes the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-16
Summary:

The folks of Kowloon have not been backward in taking advantage of the enterprise of the Star management in securing the transfer of 'Rosita' from the Coronet and as a result, good houses are being secured at every session. The great attraction is Mary Pickford in a new role, but the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-17 - 1925-01-17
Summary:

You will avoid disappointment tonight by visiting the Coronet, where 'Cytherea' is playing, or the Star, where the big picture is 'Rosita.'