A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Tonight till Wednesday at the Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-05 - 1923-03-06
Summary:

Jack Holt, Seena Owen and Lon Chaney in Joseph Conrad's thrilling drama of the South Seas, a Paramount-Artcraft picture, 'Victory.' Illustration included.

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Headline: Kowloon Kinema Changes: Star Theatre Scheme
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-05
Summary:

Up to end of February, the peninsula could boast of two picture shows for Europeans; but there is now only one because the Kowloon Theatre in Nathan Road has been closed down, and Hongkong Amusements, Ltd., who owns it, has acquired control of the Star Theatre. The reason given for the closing…

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Headline: Kowloon Kinema Changes: Star Theatre Scheme
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-05
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre in Nathan Road has been closed down and Hongkong Amusements Ltd., who own it, has acquired control of the Star Theatre. The reason given for the closing down of the Kowloon Theatre is that the European population across the harbour is not big enough yet to support two kinemas.…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-26
Summary:

Margaret Leahy, who plays opposite Buster Keaton in Metro feature comedy, 'Three Ages,' which comes to the Queen's Theatre today. Other cast included Wallace Beery, Joe Roberts, Lillian Lawrence and Horace 'Cupid' Morgan. The film is directed by Buster Keaton and Eddie…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre: Keaton Gives Up Short Reel Films - 'Three Ages,' His First Feature Comedy
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-26
Summary:

Three Ages,' Buster Keaton's first full-length feature, comes to the Queen's Theatre today. Keaton has deserted the two-reel slap-stick comedies, and will henceforth star in comedies of feature attraction. 'Three Ages' is classed as a burlesque on love, marriage and…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-28 - 1925-03-28
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, tomorrow positively last shows at 6.00, 7.15 and 9.15, Joseph M. Schenck presents Buster Keaton in the 6-part feature, 'Three Ages,' featuring Margaret Leahy, Wallace Beery, Joe Roberts, Lillian Lawrence, Horace (‘Cupid') Morgan, directed by…

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Headline: Keaton Comedy
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-28
Summary:

Buster Keaton feature comedy, 'Three Ages,' is being shown at Queen's Theatre. Other cast included Margaret Leahy and Wallace Beery. The film is directed by Buster Keaton and Eddie Cline, from the story of Jean Havez, Joe Mitchell and Clyde Bruckman. Film plot included.

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Headline: The Grandeur of Rome: Big Keaton Comedy
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-28
Summary:

The 'grandeur that was Rome' lives again at the Queen's Theatre, where Buster Keaton's first full-length feature comedy, 'Three Ages,' is being shown. Keaton is supported by Margaret Leahy and Wallace Beery among others of an able cast. 'Three Ages' is a…