A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-23 - 1923-08-24
Summary:

William Duncan and Edith Johnson in 'The Fighting Guide.' Also showing Larry Semon in 'Dewdrop Inn.' Thursday to Saturday at The Star. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-23 - 1923-08-24
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, William Duncan and Edith Johnson in 'The Fighting Guide.' Also showing Larry Semon in 'Dew Drop Inn.' Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-23 - 1923-08-25
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday, William Duncan and Edith Johnson in 'The Fighting Guide. Showing with Larry Semon in 'Dew Drop Inn.' Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-25 - 1923-08-25
Summary:

William Duncan and Edith Johnson in 'The Fighting Guide,' tonight at 5.30 & 9.15. Don't forget 'Buffalo Bill' [sic] at 2.30.

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Headline: At the Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-25 - 1923-08-25
Summary:

Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, William Duncan and Edith Johnson in 'The Fighting Guide.' Kiddies! Don't forget 'Buffalo Bill.' 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: 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: 1923-10-24
Summary:

In view of the tremendous fight put up by Firpo in his championship encounter with Dempsey, special interest attaches to the boxing pictures to be shown at the Star starting tomorrow. Firpo is seen in action against Jack McAuliffe. The other fight shows Jess Willard and Floyd Johnson, a rising…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-25 - 1923-10-27
Summary:

Tonight, the J. W. William Company in a Grand Vaudeville Show. With at 5.15, 'Skinner's Dress Suit,' a laughable comedy. At 9.30, Firpo v. McAuliffe, and Willard v. Johnson [sic].

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-25 - 1923-10-27
Summary:

Tonight, the J. C. Williams Coy. in a grand vaudeville show with at 5.15, 'Skinner's Dress Suit,' a laughable comedy; at 9.30, Firpo vs. McAuliffe and Willard vs. Johnson, as good as being at the ringside.

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

3 nights only, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, October 25, 26 and 27 at 9.15 p.m., the biggest amusement bargain of the season, two big shows in one. J. C. Williams big variety comedy; Tex Rickard's big boxing film: Luis Firpo vs. Jack McAuliffe and Jess Willard vs. Floyd Johnson. Bargain…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-25
Summary:

The J.C. Williams Variety Company appears at the Star tonight in a series of fighting pictures, Firpo v. McAuliffe and Willard v. Floyd Johnson, will be shown. For 5.15 show, a comedy 'Skinner's Dress Suit' will be shown.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-25
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to host the J. C. Williams Variety Company. As an extra attraction Star Theatre will be screening the fight pictures of Firpo v. McAuliffe and Williard v. Floyd Johnson. For the 5:15 show, the Williams Co. give their full programme, but the picture will be a comedy, '…

14
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-25 - 1923-10-27
Summary:

Tonight, The J. C. Williams Coy in a grand vaudeville show. Showing together at 5.15, 'Skinner's Dress Suit,' a laughable comedy, and at 9.30, Firpo vs. McAuliffe and Willard vs. Johnson.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-04
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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-06 - 1924-10-06
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Westbound Limited' starring Ralph Lewis, an Emory Johnson production, story by Emilie Johnson. Also showing B. A. T. special, first and only authentic film revue of 'Chang Tso Ling's Manchurian Army,' made by British-American Co.'s…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-06 - 1924-10-06
Summary:

The Coronet: Today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.10, 7.15 and 9.20 p.m., 'Monte Cristo.' Increased prices: 2.30 and 7.15, $1.00 and 50 cents; 5.10, $1.00 and 80 cents; 9.20, $2.00 and $1.00. The Star: Today only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'Wettbound Limited' [sic], an Emory Johnson…

18
Headline: Ar the Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-21 - 1924-11-21
Summary:

Commencing today at 5.15 and 9.30 p.m., Cosmopolitan Corporation presents Marion Davies in 'Little Old New York,' adapted by Luther Reed from the stage play by Rida Johnson Young, settings by Joseph Urban, directed by Sidney Olcott. Prices: 5.30, $1.00 and 60 cents; 9.15, $1.50 and $1.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-22 - 1924-11-22
Summary:

Cosmopolitan Corporation presents Marion Davies in 'Little Old New York,' adapted by Luther Reed from the stage play by Rida Johnson Young. Added attraction, 'The Evolution of Dixie.' Illustration included.