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: 1923-03-30 - 1923-03-30
Summary:

The captain superintendent of police having ordered the withdrawal of 'The Sheik's Wife,' the management of the Coronet offer their apologies to those who had intended to see this film tonight or tomorrow. They will screen instead 'The Sea Wolf' in 7 reels, the film…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-30 - 1923-07-05
Summary:

The company announces a short season commencing Monday July 2nd at The Star. 50 performers including all the old favourites. July 2nd, 'Rigoletto'; July 3rd, 'Traviata'; July 4th, 'Faust'; July 6th, 'Madame Butterfly' and 'The Barber of Seville.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-02 - 1923-07-05
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, Rigoletto. Tuesday, July 3rd, Traviata. Wednesday, July 4th, Faust. Thursday, July 5th, Madame Butterfly. Friday, July 6th, The Barber of Seville. Seats, $3 and $2. Booking at Moutrie's till 5; after 5 at Ferry and theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-02 - 1923-07-12
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, Rigoletto. Tuesday, July 3rd, Traviata. Wednesday, July 4th, Faust. Thursday, July 5th, Madame Butterfly. Friday, July 6th, The Barber of Seville. Seats $3 and $2. Booking at Moutrie's till 5; alter 5 at Ferry and Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-06 - 1923-07-06
Summary:

Important change! Owing to the indisposition of one the principals, 'The Barber of Seville' is postponed. Tonight at 9 sharp, 'Cavalleria Rusticana' and 'Pagliacci.' Tomorrow, Saturday, 'La Gioconda.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-06
Summary:

The Star Theatre has rarely held a bigger and more appreciative audience than that which assembled on Wednesday night and enjoyed the Italian Opera Company's presentation of 'Faust.' The performers are Signor Mauceri, Signor B. Capelli, Signor Scamuzzi, and Miss Ambroso. Madam…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-06
Summary:

Star Theatre hosted the Italian Grand Opera Company where it presented 'Madame Butterfly' which got a warm response from the audience. Miss Ambroso who wonderfully played the heavy role of the Japanese Lady brought realism to a very tragic story. Moreover, there is a change in the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-09 - 1923-07-11
Summary:

Tonight at 9 sharp, 'Forza Del Destino.' Tuesday, July 10th, 'The Barber of Seville.' Wednesday, July 11th, 'Carmen.' Thursday, July 12th, 'Mignon.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-10 - 1923-07-11
Summary:

July 6, Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci. July 7, Laoioconda. July 8, La Boheme. July 9, Forza Del Destino. July 10, The Barber of Seville. July 11, Carmen. July 12, Mignon.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-07-10
Summary:

Verdi's four-act 'Forza del Destino' was staged at the Star Theatre by the Italian Grand Opera Company last night. The opera might have got more popularity had it been staged more frequently. However, difficulty in staging the piece makes the job arduous. The cast included Sig.…

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Headline: Today; Tomorrow
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-13 - 1923-10-13
Summary:

The Coronet: Today, 'Captain Fly-by-Night,' and Buster Keaton in 'The Pale Face.' Tomorrow at 6 & 9.15, 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' The Star: Today, 'The Kentucky Derby,' and 'The Skeleton.' Tomorrow at 6 & 9.15, 'The Flirt.'

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Headline: Today; Tomorrow
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-13 - 1923-10-13
Summary:

Today at the Coronet: 'Captain Fly-by-Night' and Buster Keaton in 'The Paleface'; at the Star: 'The Kentucky Derby' and 'The Skeleton.' Tomorrow at the Coronet: at 6 and 9.15, 'The Prisoner of Zenda'; at the Star: at 6 and 9.15, 'The Flirt…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-13 - 1923-10-13
Summary:

The Coronet: Today, 'Captain Fly-by-Night' and Buster Keaton in 'The Paleface.' Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' The Star: Today, 'The Kentucky Derby' and 'The Skeleton.' Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, 'The Flirt.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-30 - 1923-10-30
Summary:

Tue. & Wed. at 5.30 & 9.15, Johnnie Walker in 'Captain Fly by Night.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-30
Summary:

Johnnie Walker, the new star, makes a great hero in this film.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-30
Summary:

Captain Fly-by-Night' shows at the Star tonight. Johnie Walker is a newcomer to film fame, but proves that his exalted position as a star is not undeserved. There are some diverting comedy films to round out the programme.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-30 - 1923-10-31
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15, Johnnie Walker in 'Captain Fly-by-Night.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-31 - 1923-10-31
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Hearts Are Trumps.' The Star: Today only, 'Captain Fly-by-Night.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-31 - 1923-11-01
Summary:

The Coronet: 'Hearts Are Trumps.' The Star: Today only, 'Captain Fly-by-Night.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-05
Summary:

Tonight's opera at the Star is Verdi's 'Forza del Destino.' The Italian Co. is fortunate in possessing so many high-class artistes to call upon. 'Rigoletto' is to be presented on Saturday. 'Madame Butterfly,' 'Carmen,' 'Barber of Seville…