A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-07 - 1924-04-12
Summary:

Commencing Tuesday, April 8th, Sergay Binoff presents the royal Russian ballet, headed by Hoot Gibson's 'Blinky.' A big double show for a single price. Matinee 60 cents and $1.00; nights $1.00 and $1.50. Children and servicemen half price. April 10 & 11 Remarks: New picture…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-12 - 1924-04-12
Summary:

Children's matinee today at 2.30, episodes 11 and 12 of 'Eagle's Talons' and Baby Peggy in 'The Muddy Bride.' 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., farewell performances of the Royal Russian Ballet and Wallace Reid in 'Always Audacious.' Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Charles…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-12
Summary:

Tomorrow, the Coronet Theatre and the Star Theatre are going to screen 'Poor Men's Wives,' the companion picture of 'Rich Men's Wives' and 'Paris Green,' a delightful rural comedy with Charles Ray. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-12
Summary:

Showing at the Coronet Theatre tonight for the last time is 'Parted Curtains,' which pleased many large audiences during the week, while appearing at the Star Theatre – also for the last time is the Royal Russian Ballet, whose entertainment is supplemented with a very enjoyable movie…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-12 - 1924-04-12
Summary:

Children's matinee, today at 2.30, episodes 11 and 12 of 'Eagles Talons' and Babby Peggy in 'The [sic] Muddy Bride.' 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., farewell performances of the royal Russian ballet and Wallace Reid in 'Always Audacious.' Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m.,…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-14 - 1924-04-14
Summary:

Tonight only, Charles Ray in 'Paris Green,' Thomas H. Ince production, a Paramount-Artcraft picture. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-14
Summary:

Paris Green' is featuring at the Star Theatre. Chief actor is Charles Ray. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-14
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen 'Paris Green' featuring Charles Ray who has played many engaging roles before.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-14
Summary:

One glorious hour in Paris is the prelude to many amusing and romantic events in 'Paris Green,' the comedy now showing at the Star Theatre. Film plot included. Suffice it to add that Charles Ray plays the leading role.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-14 - 1924-04-14
Summary:

Tonight only, Charles Ray in 'Paris Green.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-14 - 1924-04-14
Summary:

Tonight only, Charles Ray in 'Paris Green.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-26 - 1924-04-26
Summary:

Today till Tuesday at 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Peter the Great (Peter Limutkin) in new and sensational feats of strength. Also Charles Ray in 'Paris Green.' Balcony seats 40 cents.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-26 - 1924-08-27
Summary:

Today & tomorrow for two days only, a double comedy feature programme. Charles Ray in 'An Old Fashioned Boy,' and Jack Pickford in 'Burglar by Proxy,' a First National attraction.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-26 - 1924-08-26
Summary:

Today and tomorrow for two days only at usual times, at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Thomas H. Ince presents Charles Ray in 'An Old Fashioned Boy.' Also a First National attraction, Jack Pickford in 'Burglar by Proxy.' Coming Soon, 'Humoresque.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-26 - 1924-08-27
Summary:

Today and tomorrow 2 days only, a double feature programme, Charles Ray in 'An Old Fashioned Boy' and Jack Pickford in 'Burglar by Proxy.'

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-26
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is offering two smaller attractions this evening. The two pictures are 'Burglar by Proxy' and 'An Old Fashioned Boy,' the former featuring Jack Pickford and the latter Charles Ray.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-26
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening two smaller attractions this evening, instead of showing one big film. The first one will be 'Burglar by Proxy' featuring Jack Pickford. The second one will be 'An Old Fashioned Boy' featuring Charles Ray. They will be shown for two days only…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-26
Summary:

Breaking away from the local custom of showing one big feature film in each programme, the Coronet Theatre is beginning this evening to offer two pictures, fairly evenly balanced, as the attraction for the next two days. These two pictures are 'Burglar by Proxy' and 'An Old…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-26 - 1924-08-27
Summary:

Today and tomorrow for 2 days only, Charles Ray in 'An Old Fashioned Boy' and Jack Pickford in 'Burglar by Proxy.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-27
Summary:

Showing in the Coronet Theatre again this evening is the excellent double programme comprising 'An Old Fashioned Boy,' starring Charles Ray, and 'Burglar by Proxy,' starring Jack Pickford.