A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Intolerance
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-13 - 1923-04-25
Summary:

April 13-14 Remarks: Teaser ads. The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. April 21 Remarks: The greatest picture of all time, 'Intolerance' will be shown at the Star. The cast includes Lilian [sic] Gish, Mae Marsh, Seena Owen, Constance Talmadge,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-21 - 1923-04-21
Summary:

6 and 9.15, the greatest picture of all time, 'Intolerance,' featuring Lillian Gish, Mae Marsh, Seena Owen, Constance Talmadge, Bessie Love, Margery Wilson, Miriam Cooper, Robert Harron, Tully Marshall, Elmo Lincoln, Erich von Stroheim and Ralph Lewis. Full music score by an orchestra…

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

It will come as a pleasant surprise to many people that cinema producers are able to put upon the screen such classics as J. M. Barrie's 'What Every Woman Knows,' in such excellent fashion as to call forth the congratulations of the distinguished author himself. However, this is…

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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.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-26 - 1924-06-28
Summary:

Jesse L. Lasky presentsWilliam DeMille's 'Midsummer Madness' with Lois Wilson, Lila Lee, Jack Holt and Conrad Nagel. Film plot and illustration included. Also showing the only authentic official pictures of 'The American Fliers Arrival in Hongkong.' June 28 Remarks:…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-26 - 1924-06-27
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Jesse L. Lasky presents William DeMille's production, 'Midsummer Madness,' with Lois Wilson, Lila Lee, Jack Holt and Conrad Nagel, a Paramount picture. Also showing tonight the only authentic official pictures of 'The American…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-26
Summary:

The greatest legitimate dramatic production the screen has ever seen' – that is the praise which the Moving Picture World bestowed upon 'Midsummer Madness,' the film version of Cosmo Hamilton's novel, 'His Friend and His Wife.' That this praise is not exaggerated…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-26 - 1924-06-28
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, William DeMille's 'Midsummer Madness' with Lois Wilson, Lila Lee, Jack Holt and Conrad Nagel. Also showing tonight, The American Fliers Arrival in Hongkong. June 28 Remarks: Commencing Sunday, George Arliss in 'The Silent Voice…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-28
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-28
Summary:

Curiously enough for a week that saw the advent of Midsummer's Day that Star Theatre in Kowloon is showing a picture called 'Midsummer Madness.' Made by the well-known producer William de Mille, the picture is the film version of Cosmo Hamilton's novel, 'His Friend and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-06
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-09 - 1924-09-09
Summary:

The Coronet: Final showing today, Claire Windsor and Norman Kerry in 'The Acquittal.' The Star: Today & tomorrow at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Bryant Washburn and Lois Wilson in 'A Full House.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-09 - 1924-09-10
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Bryant Washburn with Lois Wilson in 'A Full House.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-09 - 1924-09-09
Summary:

The Coronet: Final showing today, Claire Windsor and Norman Kerry in 'The Acquittal.' The Star: Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Bryant Washburn and Lois Wilson in 'A Full House.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-10 - 1924-09-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., Bert Lytell, May McAvoy and Betty Compson in 'Kick In.' The Star: Today only at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Bryant Washburn and Lois Wilson in 'A Full House.'