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: 1923-05-18 - 1923-05-23
Summary:

For three nights only, commencing Monday, May 21st at 9.15 p.m., Bandman's Eastern Circuit, Ltd. presents Robert Courtneidge and W. E. Holloway's London comedy and dramatic company in the following successes. Monday, May 21st at 9.15 p.m., Claud Allister, Cherry Hardy, W. E. Holloway…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-19 - 1923-05-21
Summary:

Commencing Monday, May 21st at 9 p.m. for three nights only, Bandman's Eastern Circuit Ltd. Presents Robert Courteneidce [sic] & W. E. Holloway's London Comedy and Dramatic Company in the following successess. Mon. 21st May, Claud Allister, Cherry Hardy, W. E. Holloway and Leslie…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-21
Summary:

Three of the more serious dramas in the Courtneidge-Holloway Company's repertoire have been chosen for presentation during their three nights' session at the Star Theatre in Kowloon. Their opening piece will be Sir Arthur Pinero's famous drama 'The Second Mrs. Tanqueray,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-14 - 1923-06-14
Summary:

Tonight we are presenting to you at the Star, a variety turn that comes with the best credentials of any act that has visited Hongkong. Harry Leeds and Trixie Lemar who have come here after a most successful engagement at the Carlton Theatre, Shanghai, have shown us their press notices and I see…

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-14 - 1923-06-14
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 14, 15 and 16, Harry Leeds and Trixie Lemar from the Winter Garden, New York and London Hippodrome in 'Plumduff's Restaurant' and James Oliver Curwood's 'God's Country and the Woman.' Prices: $1.50 and 80 cents. Illustration…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-16 - 1923-06-16
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight only, Katherine MacDonald in Robert W. Chambers' greatest novel, 'The Turning Point,' The B. A. T. Coy's Snappy News Reel, and Century Comedy. Commencing Tomorrow, Mary Pickford in 'The Love Light,' a United Artists super attraction.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-16 - 1923-06-16
Summary:

Hongkong Amusements tonight and tomorrow. The Coronet: Tonight only, Katherine MacDonald in Robert W. Chamber's 'The Turning Point.' Also Town Topic No. 3, the B. A. T. Company's snappy newsreel and Century Comedy. Commencing tomorrow, Mary Pickford in 'The Love Light,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-30
Summary:

Judging by the advance reports in 'Bob Hampton of Placer,' Mr. Ray has secured a film for the Coronet well above the standard of most productions which the industry turns out. Marshall Neilan has been responsible for a number of fine films such as 'Go and Get It.' The title…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-09
Summary:

The Star is showing 'Bob Hampton of Placer' today. The title role is taken by James Kirkwood, and another favourite in the picture is Wesley 'Freckles' Barry.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-09
Summary:

Commencing today, Star Theatre is screening 'Bob Hampton of Placer' featuring James Kirkwood and Wesley 'Freckles' Barry. The picture portrays the American frontier life in the old days. General Custer's famous stand against the Indians is one of the most spectacular…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-09
Summary:

Bob Hampton of Placer,' the best film Marshall Neilan has so far produced is showing at the Star, commencing today. This film contains some wonderful spectacular scenes. Wesley 'Freckles' Barry takes the leading role. The title role is taken by James Kirkwood. Others in the cast…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-17 - 1924-01-18
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, Jesse L. Lasky presents William DeMille's 'What Every Woman Knows,' a Paramount picture from James M. Barrie's famous play, with Conrad Nagel and Lois Wilson. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-17 - 1924-01-18
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, Jesse L. Lasky presents William DeMille's production of Sir James M. Barrie's famous play, 'What Every Woman Knows,' with Conrad Nagel and Lois Wilson, a Paramount picture. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-17 - 1924-01-17
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, a Paramount picture, William DeMille's production of Sir James M. Barrie's famous play, 'What Every Woman Knows,' with Conrad Nagel and Lois Wilson. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-18
Summary:

Those who admire the works of Sir James Barrie will be satisfied with 'What Every Woman Knows' as a picture. Lois Wilson and Conrad Nagel are the stars.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-01-18
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen the film version of Sir James Barrie's humorous 'What Every Woman Knows' starring Loia [sic] Wilson and Conrad Nagel.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-27 - 1924-02-27
Summary:

Tonight only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Gladys Walton in 'The Wild Party.' Coming tomorrow, Sir James M. Barrie's 'Sentimental Tommy.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-27 - 1924-02-27
Summary:

Tonight only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Gladys Walton in The Wild Party. Coming tomorrow, Sir James M. Barrie's 'Sentimental Tommy.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-01
Summary:

Kowloon seems to get its share of good entertainment nowadays, and the engagement of the Quaints for tomorrow night will be received with pleasure. This company will present 'Underground to Anywhere.' The film today is 'Sentimental Tommy,' a very clean picture founded upon…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-01 - 1924-03-01
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15, last showing of Sir James M. Barrie's 'Sentimental Tommy' with Gareth Hughes, Mabel Taliaferro and May McAvoy. Sunday at 9.15 p.m. only, the farewell performance of the Quaints.