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: 1924-01-14
Summary:

Marion Davies, the star who graduated into stellar prominence from the ranks of the Ziegfield Follies, adds to her big reputation by her work in 'April Folly,' the Paramount picture now showing at the Star. Another vastly diverting film is Felix, the new creation in movies, in a film…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-16 - 1924-12-17
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15, Dustin Farnum in 'Oath-Bound.' Matinees, 50 cents and 80 cents; nights, 80 cents and $1.20. Children and servicemen half price. December 17 Remarks: Starting tomorrow, 'The Silent Command.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-17 - 1924-12-18
Summary:

Thurs. to Sat. Dec 18 to 20, William Fox presents, 'The Silent Command,' starring Edmund Lowe and Alma Tell. December 17 Remarks: Illustration included. December 18 Remarks: Extra added attraction, the Bohemian Variety Company and the best of all Cartoon comedies, Mutt and Jeff in…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-17 - 1924-12-17
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, December 18 to 20, William Fox presents 'The Silent Command' with Edmund Lowe, Alma Tell, Martha Mansfield, Betty Jewel, Florence Martin and Bela Lugosi, a J. Gordon Edwards production. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-17 - 1924-12-17
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, America's most popular screen star, Dustin Farnum in 'Oath-Bound.' Starting tomorrow, 'The Silent Command.' Matinees, 50 cents and 80 cents; nights, 80 cents and $1.20. Children and servicemen half-price.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-18 - 1924-12-18
Summary:

The Silent Command,' the naval melodrama of love and intrigue in the high seas, which is playing at the Star Theatre today till Saturday, proceeded by a beautiful and novel prologue, entitled 'Gypsy Love.' Also showing something new, something good, 'Mutt and Jeff,'…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-18 - 1924-12-18
Summary:

Tonight, William Fox presents 'The Silent Command' with Edmund Lowe, Alma Tell, Martha Mansfield, Betty Jewel, Florence Martin and Bela Lugosi, a J. Gordon Edwards production. Proceeded by a beautiful and novel prologue, entitled 'Gypsy Love.' Extra added attraction, Bohemian…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-12-18
Summary:

Star Theatre is screening 'The Silent Command.' Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-18 - 1924-12-18
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Edmund Lowe and Alma Tell in 'The Silent Command.' Extra added attraction, Bohmian Variety Co. and the best of all cartoon comedies, Mutt and Jeff in Asia. Matinees, 50 cents and 80 cents; nights, 80 cents and $1.20.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-19
Summary:

Owing to an accident in the operator's room at the Star Theatre yesterday evening, the last reel of the Silent Command was spoiled, and the company has replaced the picture for the rest of the run of the present programme with another fine film, The Idol of the North, featuring Dorothy…

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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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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-13 - 1925-01-14
Summary:

Tonight, William Fox presents John Gilbert in 'The Yellow Stain,' the battle of a real man against odds, directed by Jack Dillon. January 14 remarks: Starting tomorrow: Mary Pickford in 'Rosita,' a picture so great, so wonderful.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-13
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening 'Rosita' featuring Mary Pickford. Mary Pickford is supported by George Walsh who is famous for his role in 'Intolerance.' The film will be screened at the Star Theatre in the second half of this week. Film synopsis included.

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-13 - 1925-01-14
Summary:

Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, John Gilbert in 'The Yellow Stain.' Starting Thursday, Mary Pickford in 'Rosita.'

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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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-14
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening 'Rosita' featuring Mary Pickford, this evening and tomorrow. It will be shown at the Star Theatre on Friday and Saturday. There are no increases in the prices of admission to see this picture.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-15 - 1925-01-16
Summary:

Mary Pickford in 'Rosita,' a new Mary Pickford with special musical prologue.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-15 - 1925-01-07
Summary:

Mary Pickford in 'Rosita,' a Spanish Romance with Holbrook Blinn adapted by Edward Knoblock story by Norbert Falk, photography by Charles Rosher, an Ernst Lubitsch production. January 17 remarks: Starting tomorrow, 'Cytherea.'

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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…