A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: At the Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-05 - 1920-01-05
Summary:

What is cowardice? In a fine Metro wonder play, Lionel Barrymore, King of light comedians, proves that a slacker brought face to face with stern reality, may still be a man courage! Clever comedy and sheer drama are intermingled by the hand of a master in 'The Brand of Cowardice'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-13 - 1922-10-16
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lewis J. Selznick presents Conway Tearle in Elaine Sterne's 'The Road of Ambition' in 7 reels. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Double Adventure' episodes 14 and 15. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-13 - 1922-10-13
Summary:

Lewis J. Selznick presents Conway Tearle in Elaine Sterne's 'The Road of Ambition.' Starting Friday, stopping Monday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-13
Summary:

The Road of Ambition,' Conway Tearle's first Selznick picture, is being screened at the World Theatre. It is noted that the story is written by Elaine Sterne. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-13
Summary:

A thrilling horse race for the Blue Ribbon of the American Turf furnishes an appropriate climax to the big melodrama at the Star. Reginald Denny shines as the young man ordered out of his home by a stern father. An unusually good scenic picture shows the quaint tribal customs amongst the non-…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-02
Summary:

Norma Talmadge in 'The Eternal Flame' is the special one-night attraction tonight at the Star. Tomorrow Freckles Barry and his gang of hard-boiled youngsters will present 'Penrod,' which deals with the woes of the poor downtrodden Kid. The younger generation in Kowloon will…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-13 - 1924-08-13
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'Sowing the Wind.' Starting Thursday, Wallace Reid in 'Sick Abed.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-14 - 1924-08-15
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Wallace Reid in 'Sick Abed' supported by Bebe Daniels.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-14
Summary:

Sick Abed' could hardly be called a happy title, much less for the one that comes to the Star Theatre this evening. This only shows once more how misleading names can often be, for 'Sick Abed,' so far from having anything to do with illness is an excellent comedy, of which more…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-15
Summary:

Kowloon cinema-goers are still wondering why a comedy like 'Sick Abed,' the current feature attraction at the Star Theatre, should have been given an insipid name which conveys no suggestion of the refreshing vigour which animates the whole picture. The only possible excuse for the…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-16 - 1924-08-16
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, Wallace Reid and Bebe Daniels in 'Sick Abed.' Commencing Sunday, Hoot Gibson in 'Ride for Your Life.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-05
Summary:

Baby Peggy, known to filmdom as 'The Baby Bernhardt,' stands today as one of the most important factors in box office success. Her second big production, 'The Law Forbids,' a Jewel deluxe, equally well cast, comes today to the Queen's Theatre. Her pictures possibilities…