A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-27 - 1922-06-29
Summary:

Tuesday 27th to Thursday 29th June at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., F. Ray Comstock presents Thurlow Bergen in 'The Lottery Man.' Tuesday, 27th at 7.15 p.m., 'A Song of Sixpence.' Wednesday, 28th & Thursday, 29th at 7.15 p.m., 'The London Mystery,' 1st & 2nd…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-27 - 1922-06-29
Summary:

Tuesday 27th to Thursday 29th June, 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., F. Ray Comstock presents Thurlow Bergen in 'The Lottery Man' (comedy-drama). Tuesday, 27th at 7.15 p.m., 'A Song of Sixpence.' Wednesday, 28th and Thursday, 29th at 7.15 p.m., 'The London Mystery' (serial…

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-25 - 1922-12-25
Summary:

25th and 26th at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Jesse L. Lasky presents William DeMille's production of 'The Prince Chap' featuring Thomas Meighan, adaptation of Edward Peple's old romance drama.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-22 - 1923-08-22
Summary:

Saturday only at 2.30 p.m., three episodes weekly, Carl Laemmle presents 'In the Days of Buffalo Bill,' starring Art Acord, directed by Edward Laemmle. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-15 - 1923-09-15
Summary:

Douglas Fairbanks presents 'The Three Musketeers,' adaption and research under Edward Knoblock, direction under Fred Niblo, photograph under Arthur Edeson. Illustration included.

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-29
Summary:

The Coronet had reluctantly to turn away crowds of people last night at the first showing of 'Hearts are Trumps,' the film version of Cecil Raleigh's famous old Drury Lane melodrama. 'Hearts are Trumps' contains some fine direction by Rex Ingram. Film synopsis included.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-11 - 1924-01-11
Summary:

Cosmopolitan Productions presents 'April Folly' by Cynthia Stockley with Marion Davies, a Paramount-Artcraft picture. Together with Felix, the Cat in 'Fifty-Fifty' and Neely Edwards in 'Hoboes De Luxe.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-14 - 1924-01-14
Summary:

Cosmopolitan Productions' 'April Folly' by Cynthia Stockley with Marion Davies, a Paramount picture. Illustration included. Together with Felix, the Cat in 'Fifty-Fifty,' and Neely Edwards in 'Hoboes De Luxe.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-14 - 1924-01-14
Summary:

Tonight only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Marion Davies in 'April Folly,' Felix, the Cat in 'Fifty-Fifty' and Neely Edwards in 'Hoboes De Luxe.'

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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.