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: 1924-03-05 - 1924-03-08
Summary:

Tonight, Irene West and her Royal Hawaiians, 'A Night in Old Hawaii.' Also, Clair [sic] Windsor in 'What's Worth While' and Felix the Cat in 'A Pat Sullivan Scream.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-05 - 1924-03-07
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday, twice daily at 5.30 and 9.15, Irene West and her Royal Hawaiians, 'A Night in Old Hawaii,' phenomenal instrumentalists, vocalists and dancers, including the world-famous, Princess Helen. In conjunction with an exceptionally good picture programme, Clair…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-05 - 1924-03-08
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday, twice daily at 5.30 and 9.15, Irene West and her royal Hawaiians, 'A Night in Old Hawaii,' phenomenal instrumentalists, vocalists and dancers, including the world-famous Princess Helen, a direct descendant of Queen Lil, and conceded to be the greatest…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-06
Summary:

Kowloon folk are promised a rare treat this evening when the popular Star Theatre presents a more than the usual rich programme. Not only will there be two excellent films, but there will be also a Hawaiian troupe direct from Manila Carnival. Irene West's Royal Hawaiians will present '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-07
Summary:

Instant success greeted the Royal Hawaiians Troupe at the Star Theatre last night. The piece submitted was a revue, 'A Night in Old Hawaii.' With equal truth, it might have been called 'A Night in Joyland,' for the crowd. Special mention must be made of the fascinating hula…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-08 - 1924-03-08
Summary:

Today 2.30, children's matinee, 'The Eagle's Talons.' Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, farewell performance of Irene West and her Royal Hawaiians, 'A Night in Old Hawaii,' phenomenal instrumentalists, vocalists and dancers, including the world-famous, Princess Helen. In…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-08
Summary:

Another splendid reception greeted the Royal Hawaiian Troupe when they gave their second performance in the Star Theatre last evening. Especially good again was Princess Helen with her famous hula hula dance. The two movie pictures chosen to supplement the programme were also again very…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-06 - 1924-09-08
Summary:

The Acquittal' with Claire Windsor, Norman Kerry, Barbara Beford [sic] & Richard Travers, coming today.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-06 - 1924-09-06
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Carl Laemmle presents 'The Acquittal,' a tremendous all-star cast featuring Claire Windsor, Norman Kerry, Barbara Bedford and Richard Travers. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-06 - 1924-09-06
Summary:

The Acquittal,' with Claire Windsor, Norman Kerry, Barbara Bedford and Richard Travers.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-06
Summary:

The Acquittal,' comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening as the feature attraction. The picture starred by Norman Kerry, Claire Windsor, Barbara Bedford, Richard Travers, Charles Wellesley, Frederick Vroom, Ben Deely [sic], Don Farley and Harry Mestayer. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-06
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening 'The Acquittal.' Great attention has been given to the filming of the courtroom scene. The film features Claire Windsor. The cast also includes Barbara Bedford who is famous for her performance in 'The Spoilers,' Richard Travers, Charles…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-06
Summary:

Transforming a spoken play into moving picture is a strange task; the task of translating words into pantomime. This is the astounding feat Clarence L. Brown has achieved in 'The Acquittal,' new Universal Jewel mystery play, to be screened at the Coronet Theatre this evening. Film…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-06 - 1924-09-08
Summary:

Coming today, 'The Acquittal' with Claire Windsor, Norman Kerry, Barbara Bedford and Richard Travers.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-08 - 1924-09-09
Summary:

Claire Windsor and Norman Kerry in 'The Acquittal' supported by Barbara Bedford and Richard Travers.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-09 - 1924-09-09
Summary:

The Coronet: Final showing today, Claire Windsor and Norman Kerry in 'The Acquittal.' The Star: Today & tomorrow at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Bryant Washburn and Lois Wilson in 'A Full House.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-09 - 1924-09-09
Summary:

The Coronet: Final showing today, Claire Windsor and Norman Kerry in 'The Acquittal.' The Star: Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Bryant Washburn and Lois Wilson in 'A Full House.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-20
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-20
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-22 - 1924-09-22
Summary:

The Coronet: Today & tomorrow, Cecil B. DeMille's 'A Fool's Paradise' with Dorothy Dalton, Mildred Harris, Conrad Nagel and Theodore Kosloff. The Star: Today at 5.30 & 9.15, last performances of 'The Acquittal' with Claire Windsor and Norman Kerry.