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: 1923-11-30
Summary:

Tomorrow night at the Star in Kowloon the Italian Grand Opera Company will open their season with 'Il Trovatore,' probably the opera best known to the general public. For tonight Griffith's film 'The Love Flower' is scheduled. This is a picture such as only Griffith…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-02 - 1924-02-07
Summary:

For a short season only, commencing Friday night, 8th February at 9.15, Bandman's Eastern Circuit Ltd. Introduce Dick Norton and his famous mirth provokers, the Globe Trotters, including the following well-known English artists, Wallingford Tate, Lella Forbes, Chris Holt, Jack Crichton,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-07
Summary:

Friday, Feb. 8th at 9.15 p.m. The Globe Trotters Concert and Burlesques Company open a short season of varieties and comedies. Mr. Dick Norton formed the Company. His motto is Comedy and Plenty of it, with the assistance of Miss Lella Forbes. Mr. Jack Crichton, another comedian, played all…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-08 - 1924-02-08
Summary:

For a short season only, commencing tonight at 9.15, Bandman's Eastern Circuit Ltd. introduce Dick Norton and his famous mirth provokers, the Globe Trotters, including the following well-known English artists, Wallingford Tate, Lella Forbes, Chris Holt, Jack Crichton, Ralph Sawyer, Florence…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-08
Summary:

An attraction of a somewhat different calibre from anything seen in the Colony for some considerable time is promised in the announced visit of the well-known 'Globe Trotters' to the Star, beginning today. Performers include Dick Norton, Lella Forbes, Florence Broadhurst, Peggy Lovell…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-09 - 1924-02-09
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow at 9.15, complete change of programme nightly, Bandman's Eastern Circuit Ltd. Introduce Dick Norton and his famous mirth provokers, the Globe Trotters, including the following well-known English artists, Wallingford Tate, Lella Forbes, Chris Holt, Jack Crichton, Ralph…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-11
Summary:

Mr. Dick Norton presented to a packed house at the Star Theatre his famous troop known as the Globe Trotters. There were 24 items on the programme. One pleasing feature was that out of the 120 jokes and witticisms flashed in 120 minutes, no one could be objected to as objectionable. The Globe…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-12 - 1924-04-18
Summary:

Commencing Thursday, April 17, welcome return engagement of the colony's favorites, Dick Norton and his famous Globe Trotters in a merry melange of potted plays and burlesque sketches. Popular prices $3, $2 and $1. Booking at Moutrie's and the Star. Plan open Monday.

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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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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-17 - 1924-04-17
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, Dick Norton and his Globe Trotters. Prices $3, $2 and $1.00. Picture matinee at 5.30 p.m., Corinne Griffith in 'The Broadway Bubble.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-18 - 1924-04-18
Summary:

At 9.15 p.m., Dick Norton and his Globe Trotters. Today's picture at 5.30, 'The Town Scandal.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-18
Summary:

Infectious gaiety reigned at the Star Theatre last night when The Globe Trotters gave the first performance of their return visit to the Colony. Performers include Edna Raymonde, Lella Forbes, Jack Crichton, Harry Reynolds, Wallingford Tate, and Dick Norton.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-21 - 1924-04-21
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., farewell performance of Dick Norton's Globe Trotters. Today at 5.30, tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, Paramount presents Lois Weber's 'To Please One Woman.'

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

Encouraged by the success they have achieved at the Star Theatre, Dick Norton's band of professional entertainers, 'The Globe Trotters,' has extended their brief Kowloon season. A Paramount special entitled 'To Please One Woman' will be shown tomorrow at both the 5.15 p.…

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

The Star Theatre should again be a Mecca for pleasure seekers today when a new attraction is offered. This is the special engagement of Holt and Sawyer, versatile performers from Dick Norton's Globe Trotters. Among their brightest items is the latest comedy creation, 'The Mid-night…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-13
Summary:

Kowloon audiences are now enjoying the treat the Star Theatre is offering in the special engagement direct from the Carlton, Shanghai, of Holt and Sawyer, two clever Dick Norton performers who are submitting an admirable programme of dance, melody and mirth. Supplementing their show is an…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-07-14 - 1925-07-14
Summary:

Pictures include Jackie Coogan in 'My Boy'; Wesley Barry in 'Penrod'; Dick [sic] Barthelmess in 'Tol'able David'; Constance Talmadge in 'Dangerous Business'; Mildred Harris in 'Old Dad'; Anita Stewart in 'Midnight Romance';…