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: 1924-01-05
Summary:

Mack Sennett has made in 'A Small Town Idol,' playing today and tomorrow at the Star, what is claimed to be the first full-length comedy ever turned out that has been universally successful. The film is one long laugh throughout, the main part of the comedy honours falling to be Ben…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-05 - 1924-01-05
Summary:

Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, 8 solid reels of joy, Mack Sennett presents Ben Turpin in 'A Small Town Idol,' supported by Marie Prevost and Phyllis Haver.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-29
Summary:

Marie Prevost, late Ziegfield Follies beauty, and star of Mack Sennett's bathing girls, is the main artiste in 'Don't Get Personal,' a comedy which comes to the Star tonight. Marie Prevost was a co-star with Ben Turpin in the amusing Sennett production 'A Small Town Idol…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-05 - 1924-05-14
Summary:

Friday, May 9th, farewell return visit of 'The Quaints,' in the latest London comedy successes. May 9th, 'Silhouttes.' May 10th, 'Wanted a Smile.' May 11th, 'The Beggar's Opera.' May 12th, 'Underground to Anywhere.' May 13th, 'Nine O…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-10 - 1924-05-14
Summary:

Commencing tonight at 9.15, R. B. Salisbury's London Comedy Company, 'The Quaints' in the latest London comedy success, with the original costumes and scenery from The Little Theatre, London. Programme list included. Popular prices: $3, $2 and $1. Booking at Moutrie's and The…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-14 - 1924-05-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, farewell performance of 'The Quaints.' Popular prices: $3, $2 and $1. Today's picture at 5.30 p.m., 'A Small Town Idol.' Commencing Thursday, for a short season only, the great continental entertainer, Robert Bores and his versatile company, 'The…