A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-03 - 1923-10-03
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, Forbes Russell Comedy Company presents the world-famous drama, 'Romance.' Tomorrow, 'Bluebeard's Eighth Wife,' the comedy by Arthur Wimperis that made all London laugh. Friday, farewell performance, 'Peg o' My Heart.' Prices $3, $2 and $1…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-05 - 1923-10-05
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.15, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Charles Ray in 'A Tailor-Made Man.' Usual prices. The Star: Tonight at 5.30, 'An Accidental Honeymoon.' At 9.15, Forbes Russell Company, farewell performance, 'Peg o' My Heart.'

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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: 1924-01-03 - 1924-01-03
Summary:

There is always a good show at Coronet: Tonight and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Laurette Taylor in 'Peg o' My Heart.' Illustration included. The Star: Tonight only at 5.30 and 9.15, Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble.' The Grand: Tonight and tomorrow at 9.15 p.m…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-04 - 1924-01-04
Summary:

There is always a good show at Coronet: Last day today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Laurette Taylor in 'Peg o' My Heart.' Illustration included. The Star: Tonight only at 5.30 and 9.15, Constance Talmadge in 'Dangerous Business' and Buster Keaton in 'One Week…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-22
Summary:

The Star in Kowloon is living up to its promise to put on big pictures. Today, it will present 'Uncharted Seas,' the Metro film featuring Alice Lake and Rudolf Valentino. For tomorrow, 'Peg o' My Heart,' the Laurette Taylor film is promised.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-23 - 1924-01-23
Summary:

For one night only, at ordinary prices, Laurette Taylor in 'Peg o' My Heart.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-23
Summary:

Laurette Taylor, in the part which she created, that of the winsome 'Peg' is the attraction at the Star tonight. The play must have been seen at one time or another by everybody, and interest in the film version will be all the more keen because of it. The Star announces that it has…

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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: 1925-05-02 - 1925-05-05
Summary:

For one week only, commencing Wednesday, May 6th at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Theatrical Enterprises (Maurice E. Benson and Alec Ross) have the honour to present 'The Epic of Everest,' a wonder film of adventure on the roof of the world, photographed by Capt J. B. L. Noel, F. B. G. S., up to…

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

The film record of the 1924 Mount Everest Expedition which will be screened at the Star Theatre is the most wonderful record of endurance. It is a film full of reality; nothing is pre-arranged. The settings cost nothing. It is the story of the battle of strong men against Nature. Mallory and…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-04 - 1925-05-05
Summary:

Norma Talmadge in 'The Wonderful Thing' and Jack Dempsey in 'West of the Water Bucket.' Starting Wednesday, 'The Epic of Everest.' Seats $2 and $1. Booking at Moutrie's. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-05
Summary:

The Everest film has been praised in glowing superlatives, but those privileged to a private view at the Star Theatre will agree that it deserves all that has been said about it and a great deal more. Thanks to the telephotographic lens, we are able to see the magnificent rescues of the porters…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-06 - 1925-05-09
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Theatrical Enterprises (Maurice E. Benson and Alec Ross) have the honour to present 'The Epic of Everest,' photographed by Captain J. B. L. Noel, F. R. G. S. Prices: $2.00 and $1.00. Booking at Moutrie's and the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-07
Summary:

Both in point of numbers present in the audience and in their expressions of opinion after the showing last night, the policy of the Star Theatre in putting on the Epic of Everest has been fully vindicated. There are a number of people who maintain that the cinema can never be more than an…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-05-09
Summary:

The Mount Everest picture will be showing at the Star Theatre on Tuesday morning, May 12th, at 10.30 a.m. sharp, for Kowloon School children. Will the principals of schools please get in touch with Hongkong Amusements C. 4308, to say how many of their scholars will attend? This will be the only…