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: 1909-10-06
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – Your excellent editorial note of today regarding cinematograph pictures deserves more than passing consideration. Apart altogether from the question as to whether such pictures are intended to educate or amuse the public, there remains the fact that they can be made…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-02-08 - 1912-03-08
Summary:

Every evening at 7 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., cinematograph d'elite, the latest pictures with the best artists; matinees every Saturday and Sunday at 4 p.m., 50, 30 and 20 cents, children half-price to all parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-04-22 - 1911-04-24
Summary:

3 special Cinematograph Vaudeville pictures this week: The Clown (coloured, Max Linder in search of a sweetheart); The Sceptre (Miss Vera Ferrace and Miss Grace Vyveene); Arriving Shortly -- Miss Grace Wilson (look out for Vera Ferrace's benefit).

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-05-10
Summary:

The management of the Bijou Scenic Theatre, Flower Street, announces that from May 10th to the end of September they will give their patrons a special reduction in the prices of admission between these dates, and that the programme will consist entirely of cinematograph pictures of the best.

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Headline: Cinemagraphs
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-01 - 1922-08-14
Summary:

The Coronet: Wyndham Street; Kowloon Theatre: Nathan Road; Star Theatre: Kowloon.

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Headline: Cinemagraphs
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-15 - 1922-07-31
Summary:

Star Theatre: Peking Road, Kowloon.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-29 - 1923-09-29
Summary:

Special children's matinee: 2.30 p.m., Topical Film, 'Buffalo Bill' episodes 12 and 13 and Harold Lloyd in 'Amongst Those Present' [sic].

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-07 - 1924-01-07
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight only, Alice Lake and Rudolph Valentino in 'Uncharted Seas,' 'Assorted Heroes,' and Topical film. The Star: Tonight only, Milton Sills in 'Legally Dead.' The Grand: Tonight only, 'The Midnight Guest.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-07 - 1924-01-07
Summary:

There is always a good show at Coronet: Tonight only, Alice Lake and Rudolph Valentino in 'Uncharted Seas,' 'Assorted Heroes' and Topical film. The Star: Tonight only at 5.30 and 9.15, Milton Sills in 'Legally Dead.' The Grand: Tonight only at 9.15 p.m., 'The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-10 - 1924-10-11
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'Sporting Youth' with Reginald Denny and Laura La Plante. The Star: Today at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Geraldine Farrar in 'World and its Women' [sic]. An unusual picture at usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-10 - 1924-10-11
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.10, 7.15 and 9.20 p.m., 'Sporting Youth' with Reginald Denny and Laura La Plante. The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Geraldine Farrar in 'The World and Its Women.' An unusual picture with usual prices.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-13 - 1924-10-13
Summary:

The Coronet: Last showing today, 'Sporting Youth' with Reginald Denny and Laura La Plante. The Star: Last time today, 'A Lady of Quality,' starring Virginia Valli.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-13 - 1924-10-13
Summary:

The Coronet: Last showing today, 'Sporting Youth' with Reginald Denny and Laura La Plante. The Star: Last time today, 'A Lady of Quality,' showing Virginia Valli.

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-20
Summary:

Today Jack Hoxie and Jackie Coogan appear in a double bill, the latter in 'Trouble.' Lon Chaney in 'Treasure Island' will be shown. Reginald Denny takes the centre in 'Sporting Youth' for Thursday.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-21 - 1924-10-22
Summary:

Lon Chaney & Shirley Mason in 'Treasure Island.' Starting Thursday, Reginald Denny in 'Sporting Youth.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-21 - 1924-10-22
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15, Lon Chaney and Shirley Mason in Stevenson's thrilling South Sea Island story, 'Treasure Island.' Starting Thursday, Reginald Denny in 'Sporting Youth.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-21 - 1924-10-22
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15, Lon Chaney and Shirley Mason in Stevenson's 'Treasure Island.' Starting Thursday, Reginald Denny in 'Sporting Youth.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-22
Summary:

Reginald Denny achieved reputation for fast action from the 'Leather Pushers' series. 'The Abysmal Brute,' the film version of Jack London's novel, again witnessed his burst of speed. In 'The Kentucky Derby' thus adding to his reputation for the symbol of fast…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-22
Summary:

Star Theatre is showing a Universal-Jewel attraction 'Sporting Youth.' The film features Reginald Denny who is famous for his role in 'Abysmal Brute.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-23 - 1924-10-25
Summary:

Sporting Youth' with Reginald Denny. Starting Sunday matinees, 'Enemies of Women.' October 24 Remarks: Illustration included.