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: 1923-06-09 - 1923-06-09
Summary:

Coronet: Tonight and tomorrow, D. W. Griffith presents Richard Barthelmess and Clarine Seymour in 'The Idol Dancer.' Today at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. only, 'Man-Woman-Marriage.' Star: 'Love, Honor and Behave,' 5 rippling reels of Mack Sennett super comedy. Grand: Tonight…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-16
Summary:

The hero of George Barr McCutcheon's romantic novel, 'The Prisoner,' formerly titled 'Castle Craneycrow,' felt about as much for the girl's new solitaire as the prizefight manager in H. C. Witwer's 'The Leather Pushers,' who regarded engagement…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-07 - 1924-06-07
Summary:

Final presentation today at 5.30 and 9.15, your last opportunity to see this super-melodramatic Drury Lane Spectacle, 'The Hope.' Also Buster Keaton in 'Convict 13.' Commencing Sunday, a brand new sparkling western thriller, Hoot Gibson in 'The Ramblin' Kid'…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-09 - 1924-06-09
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15, two corking good pictures, with more thrills than a Mexican Revolution, Hoot Gibson in 'The Ramblin' Kid' and Reg. Denny in 'The Leather Pushers.' Commencing tomorrow, Mack Sennett's latest and greatest comedy sensation, 'The Crossroads…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-09
Summary:

This evening the chief attraction is a fine open-air Western film called 'The Ramblin' Kid,' in which that engaging young cowboy Hoot Gibson plays the leading role as a restless soul ever seeking adventures. Coupled with 'The Rambling Kid' is another picture called…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-26 - 1924-07-26
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, Jack Pickford in 'Burglar by Proxy.' Sunday at 6 and 9.15 p.m., 'Crooked Alley' and 'The Leather Pushers.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-28 - 1924-07-28
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, 2 big thrilling pictures, Herbert Rawlinson in 'The Dancing Cheat' and Reginald Denny in 'The Leather Pushers.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-09 - 1924-08-09
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, your last opportunity to see Baby Peggy in the picture that stamps her the marvel of the cinema world, 'The Darling of New York.' Starting tomorrow, Hoot Gibson in '40-Horse Hawkins' and Reg. Denny in 'The Leather Pushers.'

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

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, a big double show: Hoot Gibson in '40-Horse Hawkins' and Reginald Denny in the last and final round of 'The Leather Pushers.' Starting Tuesday, Anita Stewart in 'Sowing the Wind.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-08 - 1924-09-08
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, Laura La Plante in 'The Dangerous Blonde.' Also showing a new round of 'The Leather Pushers.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-29 - 1924-09-29
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, another big double programme, Hoot Gibson in 'Broadway or Bust.' Also a new round of the famous 'Leather Pushers.' The prices are still the same. Matinees 40 cents and 60 cents; nights 60 cents and $1. Children and servicemen half-price.

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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.