A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-12 - 1924-07-12
Summary:

Commencing Sunday till Tuesday, 'Riders Up' featuring Creighton Hale, Ethel Shannon, George Cooper, Edith Yorke and Kate Price.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-27
Summary:

Mothers-in-Law' will be screened at the Queen's Theatre from today till Monday. The film starred Gaston Glass, Ruth Clifford, Josef Swickard who will be remembered for 'The Four Horsemen,' and also with Marie Curtis and Edith Yorke. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-04 - 1924-03-14
Summary:

Teaser ads for the film 'The Darling of New York.' The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. March 14 Remarks: Tonight at the Coronet. Ilustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-20
Summary:

New York, Feb 19 – Arising out of the Knickerbocker Cinema disaster mentioned on the 30th ult., the authorities have ordered seven theatres to close as the outcome of the City engineer's inspection.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-16
Summary:

New York, December 27 – Masked man bound four persons hand and foot at the Star Theatre, Lexington Avenue, early this morning, prised off the door of the safe in the ticket-office, and took the receipts of the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday performances. The janitor, his wife, the watchman, and a…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-27
Summary:

From today till Monday, Queen's Theatre will be screening 'Mothers-in-Law' at the 5:15 and 9:15 performances. The film will satisfy not only those who see it as a diversion from routine life but also those who perceive the moral of the story and measure its influence on human…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-24
Summary:

Little Old New York,' is the picture showing at the Star until Friday. The picture starred by Marion Davis. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-25
Summary:

Star Theatre offering 'Little Old New York' for patrons this week. The picture was starred by Marion Davis. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-02
Summary:

Minnie Maddern Fiske's stage play, 'The New York Idea,' is a product of Realart Pictures. This picture, starring Alice Brady, is now available at the Coronet Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-07
Summary:

Kowloon, during the next few days, may expect to see the Star Theatre crowded with young and old alike because there will be shown at this popular cinema a picture of very special appeal for the children. This is 'The Darling of New York.' Principally, the appeal lies in several things…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-15
Summary:

Hongkong during the next few days may expect to see the Coronet Theatre crowded with young and old alike because during the next few days there will be shown at this popular cinema a picture with special appeal for the children. This is 'The Darling of New York.' The appeal lies in the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-03-02
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will screen 'The New York Idea' this evening. The film is based on a stage comedy. It puts the topic of modern society divorce at its centre. The photoplay gives Alice Brady the key role of the young wife. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-12 - 1924-11-25
Summary:

November 12 Remarks: 'Little Old New York' is better than 'Enemies of Women.' It will be showing at the Star. November 12-13 Remarks: Teaser ads for the film 'Little Old New York.' The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-22
Summary:

Universal's latest picture, 'Riders Up,' to be shown at the Star Theatre commencing this evening, was adopted from the Red Book Magazine story, 'When Johnny Comes Marching Home,' by Gerald Beaumont. It is a story of race track life and the hero of a 'tout.'…

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

Children will come miles to see 'The Darling of New York,' this evening's Star Theatre draw – that is, children of all ages, for the picture is one that will appeal to everybody who enjoys good fun. Young and old are equally fond of the star who takes the leading role – little…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-05
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre tonight, Valeska Suratt will appear in 'The New York Peacock,' a five-reel drama written by Mary Murillo and produced by the Fox Film Company. It has taken valuable suggestions from 'Camille,' 'The Easiest Way,' and other works. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-27
Summary:

Laughs and probably a tear or two will be provided when Gasnier's 'Mother-in-Law' [sic] is shown here. It is not, as some may think, a burlesque on that much-maligned relative, but an effort to prove that she is just as much a mother as a mother by birth, with an additional child…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-28
Summary:

Captain [sic] acting and sympathetic treatment of the respective parts seemed to be the keynote of what was shown by the stars in 'Mothers-in-Law' which opened at the Queen's Theatre last night. This Gasnier served a double purpose. Firstly, there were members of the audience who…

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Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-06 - 1919-01-06
Summary:

Tonight: 'New York.' Tomorrow: 'Jack and the Beanstalk' and 'Runaway Romany.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-13 - 1921-08-16
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Edith Roberts in 'A Taste of Life,' a super-production at ordinary prices.