A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-02
Summary:

The popularity of the film and 'super-production' like Douglas Fairbanks latest 'The Thief of Bagdad,' has an impact in London for building more supercinemas. In the last two years the New Tivoli and the Shepherd's Bush Pavilion, both magnificent, have been opened. In…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-10-15
Summary:

A very attractive programme will commence at the Star Theatre this evening and will continue over tomorrow and Saturday. In addition to Pauline Frederick being screened in 'Smouldering Fires,' Tod Sanborn, spoken of as the World's greatest Xylophonist, will appear each evening.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-10-16
Summary:

The Star Theatre delighted a crowded house yesterday with a high quality picture featuring Pauline Frederick in 'Smouldering Fires,' which was preceded by agile screen acrobatics and skating stunts. Additional music performance by Tod Sanborn.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-10-17
Summary:

Douglas Fairbank's wonder film: 'The Thief of Bagdad' is sure to draw crowded houses at the Queen's Theatre. Mr. Tod Sanborn a xylophonist will perform at the Star Theatre. Pauline Frederick, in 'Smouldering Fires' and a film of American stage turns, completed a…