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: 1922-10-20
Summary:

A Very Good Young Man,' Bryant Washburn's new Paramount picture, will be shown at the Star Theatre this evening. Four leading women play important roles in the production, including Helene Chadwick, Helen Jerome Eddy, Julia Faye and Anna Q. Nilsson. Other members in the cast are Wade…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-20
Summary:

This evening, Star Theatre is going to screen 'A Very Good Young Man,' Bryant Washburn's new Paramount picture. With Helene Chadwick playing the leading role, Helen Jerome Eddy and Anna Q. Nilsson have equally important parts. The cast also includes Wade Boteler, Sylvia Ashton,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-20 - 1923-10-27
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday, October 25 to 27, two splendid boxing films, Luis Firpo vs. Jack McAuliffe and Jess Willard vs. Floyd Johnston. Together with a first-class vaudeville programme including Cora Williams, Young Eddy Polo, Ted Trevor and his dog, and Babe Latour.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-24 - 1923-10-24
Summary:

Two big fight films, Luis Firpo vs. Jack McAuliffe and Jess Willard vs. Floyd Johnston, and a first-rate vaudeville bill including Jack and Cora Williams, Young Eddie Polo, Ted Trevor and his dogs, Babe Latour, a big show at popular prices. Dress circle and stalls $2, pit $1, service men half…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-24
Summary:

The Star announce a pleasingly novel entertainment for the three days commencing tomorrow. The fight film of Firpo v McAuliffe and Willard v Floyd Johnson will be shown, and in addition a vaudeville programme is offered. Jack and Cora Williams appear in some astonishing dental feats and Young…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-25
Summary:

Besides the fight films advertised for the Star, there is a vaudeville programme. The J. C. Williams Company are old-timers in the East and the variety of their offerings should ensure the first-class entertainment. Performers include Babe Latour, Eddie Polo, Jack Williams and Ted Trevor. The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-26
Summary:

At Star Theatre, J. C. Williamson provides a variety of entertainment, performed by Babe Latour, Young Eddie Polo, Ted Trevor, Jack and Cora.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-26
Summary:

Last night, Star Theatre screened two fight films and hosted J.C. Williams's Variety Company which attracted a large audience. Williams Co. is known for its cleverness and originality in their vaudeville entertainment. Jack and Cora gave an astounding exhibition of strength in the teeth,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-26
Summary:

The J. C. Williams Variety Company were accorded a warm reception at the Star last night. Jack Williams earned applause in songs and syncopation. Other performers include Young Eddie and Babe Latour. Jack and Cora had an act called 'The Novelty Whirl.' The programme will be repeated…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-19 - 1924-01-19
Summary:

At 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., last performances of Sir J. M. Barrie's 'What Every Woman Knows.' Today at 2.30, Eddie Polo in 'Captain Kidd.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-24 - 1924-01-26
Summary:

Today ill Saturday at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Thomas Meighan in 'The City of Silent Men,' with Lois Wilson, a Paramount picture. Saturday at 2.30, Eddie Polo in 'Cap'n [sid] Kidd.' January 25-26 Remarks: Photo included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-24 - 1924-01-24
Summary:

There is always a good show at Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, final showing of 'Quincy Adams Sawyer.' The Star: Tonight till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Thomas Meighan in 'The City of Silent Men.' Saturday at 2.30, Eddie Polo in 'Captain Kidd.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-24 - 1924-01-26
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Thomas Meighan in 'The City of Silent Men.' Saturday at 5.15, Eddie Polo in 'Cap'n Kidd.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-25 - 1924-01-26
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Thomas Meighan in 'The City of Silent Men,' a Paramount picture. Saturday at 2.30, Eddie Polo in 'Captain Kidd.' Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-26
Summary:

The City of Silent Men,' the Paramount feature, with Thomas Meigham [sic], now at the Star, is said to be one of the best films shown there for a long time. Beginning Sunday, Dorothy Dalton in 'Guilty of Love,' another Paramount is the picture. A special 2.30 matinee today offers…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-26 - 1924-01-26
Summary:

Today at 2.30, Eddie Polo in 'Captain Kidd.' 5.30 and 9.15, Thomas Meighan in 'The City of Silent Men.' Sunday at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Dorothy Dalton in 'Guilty of Love,' a Paramount-Artcraft picture by the great British director Harley Knowles [sic].

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-02 - 1924-02-04
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 & 9.15, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim.' At 2.30, Eddie Polo in 'Cap'n Kidd.' Tomorrow at 6 & 9.15, Robert Warwick in 'The Fourteenth Man.' February 2 Remarks: On page 6, another ad on the film 'The Fourteenth Man,'…

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

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim.' Today at 2.30, Eddie Polo in 'Captain Kidd.' Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, Robert Warwick in 'The Fourteenth Man.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-02 - 1924-02-02
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Pilgrim.' Today at 2.30, Eddie Polo in Captain Kidd. Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, Robert Warwick in 'The Fourteenth Man.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-09 - 1924-02-09
Summary:

Today at 2.30, Eddie Polo in 'Captain Kidd.' Today at 5.30, Lilian [sic] Gish in 'The Greatest Question.' Sunday at 6, 'Thorns and Orange Blossoms.'