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: 1923-03-12 - 1923-03-12
Summary:

The Coronet: John Barrymore in 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.' Wed. matinees, 'Baby Mine.' The Star: Tonight only, Bryant Washburn in 'Why Smith Left Home.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-12 - 1923-03-12
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Wednesday, John Barrymore in 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.' Wednesday matinees, 'Baby Mine.' The Star: Tonight only, Bryant Washburn in 'Why Smith Left Home.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-12 - 1923-03-12
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Wednesday, John Barrymore in 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.' Wednesday, matinee, Baby Mine. The Star: Tonight only, Bryant Washburn in 'Why Smith Left Home.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-13 - 1923-03-14
Summary:

The Coronet: John Barrymore in 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.' Wed. matinees, 'Baby Mine.' The Star: Tue. & Wed. at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Charles Ray in 'Bill Henry.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-12
Summary:

That the record price paid for the screen rights of 'Cousin Kate,' the famous Frohman play, was justified, nobody who sees the film version of it which is being shown at the Star Theatre, from tonight till Saturday night will dispute. The principal role is taken by Alice Joyce, the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-12
Summary:

On the speaking stage 'Cousin Kate,' a film version of which constitutes the main attraction at the Star Theatre, was a comedy drama in four acts, which enjoyed two long and highly successful seasons – when first produced by Charles Frohman with Ethel Barrymore. Transferred to the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-12
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen the film version of 'Cousin Kate' starring Alice Joyce. The feature is a comedy drama in four acts which enjoyed two long and highly successful seasons when first produced by Charles Frohman in New York and later when it was revived several years later…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-19
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-21
Summary:

The Star in Kowloon is following up one success with another, and the latest picture, 'The Ladder of Lies,' presents Ethel Clayton in a most interesting story of a girl, who took upon herself the blame for a false wife's escapade. Miss Clayton is supported by a fine cast of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-26
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-18 - 1924-10-22
Summary:

October 18 Remarks: Teaser ad for the film 'Enemies of Women.' The ad didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. October 20 Remarks: The author, Vicente Blasco Ibanez, also wrote 'The Four Horsemen.' The cast includes Lionel Barrymore, Alma Rubens,…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-21 - 1924-10-23
Summary:

One solid week starting Sunday October 26th, the gigantic film sensation, a Cosmopolitan Production, distributed by Goldwyn-Cosmopolitan, 'Enemies of Women,' with Lionel Barrymore. Seat sale opens Wednesday, October 22 at 10 a.m. Booking at Moutrie's and the Star reservations can…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-22 - 1924-11-01
Summary:

All this week at 5.30 and 9.15, Vicente Blasco Ibanez presents 'Enemies of Women' featuring Lionel Barrymore and Alma Rubens, distributed by Goldwyn-Cosmopolitan. Prices: matinees, 60 cents and $1.00; night, $1.00 and $1.50. Booking at the Moutrie's and the Star. Book early.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-24 - 1924-11-01
Summary:

Starting Sunday, Oct. 26th. the supreme film spectacle of the age, 'Enemies of Women,' with Lionel Barrymore and Alma Rubens, a Cosmopolitan production. Booking at Moutrie's and the Star. October 24-29 Remarks: Film plot and illustration included. October 25 Remarks: It is written…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-24 - 1924-10-29
Summary:

One solid week, twice daily at 5.30 and 9.15, starting Sunday, October 26th, 'Enemies of Women' by Vicente Blasco Ibanez with Lionel Barrymore, Alma Rubens and an all-star cast, a Cosmopolitan production, distributed by Goldwyn-Cosmopolitan. Prices: matinees, 80 cents and $1.00; nights…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-24
Summary:

Enemies of Women,' written by the writer of 'The Four Horsemen' Ibanez, starring Lionel Barrymore and Paul Panzer, continue to run at the Star. Film review included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-25 - 1924-10-25
Summary:

The Cosmopolitan Corporation presents 'Enemies of Women,' by Vicente Blasco Ibanez with Lionel Barrymore and Alma Rubens, directed by Alan Crosland, scenario by John Lynch, setting by Joseph Urban, a Cosmopolitan production. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-25
Summary:

12 capacity weeks on Broadway were not enough to take care of the crowds eager to see the sensational super photoplay, 'Enemies of Women,' and arrangements were made to continue the run indefinitely at the Cameo Theatre. The crowds were thrilled and entertained by the many beautiful…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-27 - 1924-10-28
Summary:

The supreme film special of the age, 'Enemies of Women' with Lionel Barrymore, Alma Rubens and an all-star cast, a Cosmopolitan production, distributed by Goldwyn-Cosmopolitan. Prices: matinees 60 cents and $1.00; nights $1.00 and $1.50. Booking at Moutrie's and the Star. Book now…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-27
Summary:

Crowds visited the Star Theatre yesterday and the following nights should see the place crowded. How the power of symbolism is vitalized through the medium of the motion picture camera is aptly illustrated in this screen version of the Ibanez novel. In the photoplay, Lionel Barrymore is…