A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-22
Summary:

The star film at the World Theatre this weekend is a five-part picture entitled 'When a Woman Strikes.' It is a tale of the wild West with a cast including Ben Wilson, Neva Gerber, Rosemary Theby, Murdock MacQuarrie and other film favourite. Film synopsis included. There is the usual…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-11 - 1921-11-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'The Foolish Virgin,' by Thomas Dixon [sic], author of 'The Birth of a Nation.' Latest Topical Budget and Comedies. Booking at Messrs. Mehta & Co.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-11 - 1921-11-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'The Foolish Virgin' by Thomas Dixon, a picture for every girl who expects to marry and for the man who is to marry her. Also latest Topical Budget and comedies. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. (Tel. 951.)

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-22
Summary:

World Theatre is going to screen the film version of the novel 'Eastward Ho!' The film features a new William Fox star, William Russell. The latest interesting events in Europe will be shown in the Topical Budget.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-06 - 1922-12-09
Summary:

Wed. 6th to Sat. 9th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pearl White in 'A Mountain Woman,' in 7 parts, and Topical Budget 581. At 2.30 & 7.15 p.m., 'Hurricane Hutch,' Wed.-Thur., epis. 13 &14, Fri.-Sat., epis. 15 (final). Usual price. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-06 - 1922-12-08
Summary:

Wednesday 6th to Saturday 9th December at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pearl White in 'A Mountain Woman' in 7 parts. Also Topical Budget 581. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Hurricane Hutch.' Wednesday 6th to Thursday 7th, episodes 13 and 14; Friday 8th to Sunday 10th, episode 15 (final). Prices…

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-02 - 1923-03-02
Summary:

The Coronet: Mon. till Sat., Douglas Fairbanks in 'When the Clouds Roll By,' Larry Semon Company and Topical Budget. The Star: Tonight only, Billie Burke in 'The Misleading Widow,' and Larry Semon Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-02 - 1923-03-02
Summary:

The Coronet: Monday till Saturday, Douglas Fairbanks in 'When the Clouds Roll by,' Larry Semon Comedy and Topical Budget. The Star: Today only, Billie Burke in 'The Misleading Widow' and Larry Semon Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-03 - 1923-03-03
Summary:

The Coronet: Mon. till Sat., Douglas Fairbanks in 'When the Clouds Roll By,' Larry Semon Company and Topical Budget. The Star: Sat. at 5.30 & 9.15, Sun. at 6 & 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Never Weaken,' and H. B. Warner in 'Nice [sic] of Destiny.'

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-03 - 1923-03-03
Summary:

Harold Lloyd in 'Never Weaken,' H. B. Warner in 'Dice of Destiny,' Topical Budget and Orchestra of 12.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-03 - 1923-03-03
Summary:

The Coronet: Monday till Saturday, Douglas Fairbanks in 'When the Clouds Roll by,' Larry Semon Comedy and Topical Budget. The Star: Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 and Sunday at 6 and 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Never Weaken' and H. B. Warner in 'Dice of Destiny.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-15 - 1923-03-16
Summary:

The Coronet: George Arlisl [sic] in 'The Ruling Passion,' and Topical Budget. The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Marion Davies in 'The Cinema Murder,' in 6 reels. March 17 Remarks: The Star - Sun. at 6 and 9.15, 'Black Is White.'

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-15 - 1923-03-16
Summary:

The Coronet: George Arliss in 'The Ruling Passion' and Topical Budget. The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Marion Davies in 'The Cinema Murder' in 6 reels.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-17 - 1923-03-17
Summary:

The Coronet: George Arliss in 'The Ruling Passion' and Topical Budget. Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Marion Davies in 'The Cinema Murder.' Sunday at 6 and 9.15, 'Black Is White.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-22 - 1923-03-24
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'My Wild Irish Rose.' The Star: Today at 5.30 & 9.15, George Arliss in 'The Ruling Passion.' March 22-23 Remarks: The Star - And latest Topical Budget. March 24 Remarks: The Star - Sun. at 6 & 9.15, 'Romance.…

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-22 - 1923-03-23
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'My Wild Irish Rose.' The Star: Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, George Arliss in 'The Ruling Passion' and the latest Topical Budget.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-11
Summary:

All of a Sudden Norma' is now showing at the World Theatre. Film synopsis included. In addition, the Topical Budget is interesting and 'The Dodger,' in which Bill West figures in the principal role, closes the programme.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-27
Summary:

H. B. Warner displays his engaging versatility to a decided advantage in 'Uncharted Channels' which heads the current programme at the Star Theatre. Mr. Warner is supported by Kathryn Adams. Film plot included. A Topical Budget containing pictures of Tutankhamen's tomb is another…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-14 - 1924-07-14
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.15, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Mark Twain's 'The Prince and the Pauper,' and Topical Budget 666. The Star: Today at 5.30 & 9.15, Hoot Gibson in 'The Thrill Chaser,' and Reg. Denny in 'The Leather Pushers,' Round 16.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-16 - 1924-07-16
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.15, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Mark Twain's 'The Prince and the Pauper,' and Topical Budget 666. The Star: Today at 5.30 & 9.15, Conway Tearle in 'Society Snobs' with Martha Mansfield.