A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Star: 'The Kentucky Derby'
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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Headline: The Star: Talmadge Tonight Freckles Tomorrow
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 Coronet; The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-14 - 1924-08-16
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Metro presents the Fred Niblo production, 'The Famous Mrs. Fair' with Myrtle Stedman and Marguerite De La Motte. The Star: Today till Saturday at 5.30 & 9.15, Wallace Reid and Bebe Daniels in 'Sick A'Bed.…

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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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Headline: Hong Kong Telegraph News 1924-08-14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-14
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening 'Sick Abed' featuring Wallace Reid and Bebe Daniels, this evening. The film was made in Paramount-Artcraft studios. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Star Theatre: Sick Abed
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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Headline: The Coronet; The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-14 - 1924-08-16
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Friday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro presents the Fred Niblo production, 'The Famous Mrs. Fair' with Myrtle Stedman and Marguerite De La Motte. The Star: Today to Sunday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Wallace Reid and Bebe Daniels in 'Sick Abed.'…

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Headline: The Star Theatre: 'Sick Abed'
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.'