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: 1923-12-28 - 1923-12-28
Summary:

A Benjamin B. Hampton production, 'The Killer,' adapted from the novel by Stewart Edward White, with an all-star cast with Tod Sloan, Claire Adams, Frank Campeau, Jack Conway, Frankie Lee and Edward Peil.

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Headline: The Killer'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-29
Summary:

From the beginning to the end of 'The Killer,' the Benjamin B. Hampton Pathe feature show for the last time at the World Theatre today, there is not a single moment in which you can lean back in your seat and let out the breath pent up by its thrills. No one but a Stewart Edward White…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-01 - 1924-01-05
Summary:

January 1st to Saturday at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., 'In the Name of the Law,' by a cast with the brilliance of a glittering sunburnt, including Ralph Lewis, Ella Hall, Johnnie Walker and Claire McDowell. Admission: 9.15 p.m., $1.20 and 80 cents; 5.15 p.m., 80 cents and 50 cents.…

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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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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-11
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-21
Summary:

Visiting the Coronet Theatre during the next few days, you can see the history of Madame du Barry presented with the greatest colour and realism, for this evening there comes to this popular cinema-house Pola Negri's great picture, 'Passion.' Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-22 - 1924-04-23
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'To Please One Woman,' a Lois Weber production, Paramount picture, featuring Claire Windsor and Edmund Burns. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-22
Summary:

The public has been so much misled in the past by the description, 'historical film,' when romance should have been indicated that possibly some people here will recoil from 'Passion' when they are told that Pola Negri film is largely the story of Madame du Barry, one of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-23
Summary:

Costume plays are usually dull enough affairs, with little life or movement. That they can be infused with life and colour is proved by the notable historical film now showing at the Coronet Theatre, 'Passion,' which not only presents some beautiful costumes but also unfolds a dramatic…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-25 - 1924-04-25
Summary:

Where the North Begins' with Rin Tin Tin, the famous police dog and a notable cast including Claire Adams.

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Headline: Coming Soon!
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-28 - 1924-04-28
Summary:

See 'Where the North Begins,' a Warner classic of the screen with Claire Adams and Rin Tin Tin, the famous police dog. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-02
Summary:

Where the North Begins,' which opened on Wednesday to a packed house for four days' run at the World Theatre, is one of the few pictures that can be praised without reservation. 'Where the North Begins' is a picture worth seeing and recommending to your neighbour, for it is…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-06
Summary:

This week the Star Theatre again offers some more of those varied programmes which have become so popular with Kowloon residents – and, be it added for all the islands counter attractions, with many Hongkong residents as well. This evening the feature will be Pola Negri's picture '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-07
Summary:

Local cinema-goers have their last chance this evening of seeing Pola Negri in her great historical film. 'Passion,' which is the story of Madame du Barry, the French milliner who became favourite of Louis XV and ruled a kingdom in his name, only to die at the guillotine during the…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-08 - 1924-07-10
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow till Saturday, 'Daddies,' the screen version of John Hobble's play made a Broadway triumph by David Belasco featuring Mae Marsh and Harry Myers, in an all-star cast including Claude Gillingwater, Claire Adams, Willard Louis and Crauford Kent.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-09 - 1924-07-12
Summary:

Wednesday 9th to Saturday 12th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., deluxe attraction, Mae Marsh and Harry Myers with Claude Gillingwater, Claire Adams, Willard Louis and Crauford Kent in 'Daddies.' Also 'The Canton Troops,' Canton film news produced by China Sun Motion Picture Co. Usual…