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: 1923-07-16
Summary:

An enjoyable entertainment of magic and mystery was given at the Star Theatre last evening by Nicola, the well-known magician. Variety was given to the programme by the clever dancing and singing of the Dainty Davee.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-06 - 1924-05-08
Summary:

Thursday, May 8th at 9.15 p.m., William Heughan, the famous Scottish basso supported by Dave Kennedy, the well-known Scottish comedian and Miss Gladys Sayer, the brilliant young pianist. Tickets $3, $2 and $1. Booking at Moutrie's and the Star.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-08 - 1924-05-08
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., for one night only, William Heughan, the famous Scotch Basso supported by Dave Kennedy and Gladys Sayer. Prices: $3, $2 and $1. Picture at 5.30, Herbert Rawlinson in 'The Clean Up.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-08
Summary:

Mr. William Heughan, the famous Scottish singer, whose highly successful Theatre Royal concerts have won him a firm place in the Colony's favour, gives a concert in the Star Theatre this evening. Performers also include Dave Kennedy and Gladys Sayer. Booking at Moutrie's and at the…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-09 - 1924-05-09
Summary:

Extended engagement. Owing to steamer delay, and the phenomenal success of the William Heughan Concert Company, we are pleased to announce that this talented company will appear at the Star for one more night. Tonight at 9.15 p.m., positively the last appearance in the colony, William Heugann,…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-07 - 1924-06-10
Summary:

Farewell return visit, one night only. Wednesday June 11th at 9.15 p.m., the Hongkong Amusements Ltd., take great pleasure in presenting the world-famous Scottish Basso, William Heughan, supported by the popular Scotch comedian, Dave Kennedy and the brilliant pianist, Miss Gladys Sayer. Popular…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-11 - 1924-06-11
Summary:

Farewell return visit one night only, tonight at 9.15, your last opportunity to hear the world-famous Scottish basso, William Heughan, supported by the popular Scotch comedian, Dave Kennedy and Miss Gladys Sayer. Popular prices: $3, $2 and $1. Booking at Moutrie's and the Star. Commencing…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-12
Summary:

At the Star Theatre, Kowloon, last night, Mr. William Heughan, the well-known Scottish singer delighted a large audience with good measure, from his wonderful repertoire. It is long since we had such a vocalist in our midst and so far as Hongkong is concerned it can truly be said that in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-27
Summary:

The Golden Snare,' declared by many to be James Oliver Curwood's best and most thrilling story of the Far North, will be the screen attraction at the Queen's Theatre today. Lewis Stone is the featured player. Ruth Renick has the feminine lead. Other well-known players in the cast…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-28
Summary:

Teaming with that mystery, suspense and fascination which mark the vigorous and refreshing James Oliver Curwood stories of the Far North, 'The Golden Snare,' which was shown at the Queen's Theatre last night, is the best screen version yet made of any of the author's works.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-08-11
Summary:

(By David Worrall for the S. C. M. Post) Hollywood is like Mark Twain's conception of Heaven, and Los Angeles gets the profits. I couldn't see Bill Hart, Charlie Chaplin, or anyone around, and then I read in a paper that all Los Angeles had paid big sums to attend a charity affair.…