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: 1916-06-06
Summary:

Members of the Peak Club are reminded that the cinematograph performance at the Peak Club, in aid of War Charities, which was postponed from Friday the 2nd inst, will now take place on Friday the 9th inst. Tickets may obtain from Peak Club or at the Hongkong Club.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-31
Summary:

A reminder is given to members of the Peak Club and their friends that there will be a cinematograph performance at the Peak Club. The next performance will take place on Friday instead of February at the Helena May Institute.

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Headline: Peak Club
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-03 - 1919-04-03
Summary:

Notice to members: a cinematograph entertainment will be given at the Peak Club on Tuesday next, 8th April at which amongst others will be depicted the celebrated film, 'Shoulder Arms.' Tickets $1.50 each may be obtained from E. L. Sim, Hon. Secretary.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-20
Summary:

A Very Good Young Man,' Bryant Washburn's new Paramount picture, will be shown at the Star Theatre this evening. Four leading women play important roles in the production, including Helene Chadwick, Helen Jerome Eddy, Julia Faye and Anna Q. Nilsson. Other members in the cast are Wade…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-21
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – Replying to 'Cinema Rowdies,' it is mentioned that apparently what is complained of is the applause of the children at matinees. Places of amusement owe a certain duty to the public, along with their primary object of making profits for their proprietors.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-28 - 1923-05-01
Summary:

On Metro's master film, 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' April 28 Remarks: Comment by Henry Arthur Jones included. April 30 Remarks: Comment by Fannie Hurst included. May 1 Remarks: Comment by H. H. Van Loan included.

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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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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-31 - 1923-05-31
Summary:

See Viola Dana in 'Puppets of Fate.' Also showing Larry Semon in 'The Star Boarder' and 'Shanghai Races,' May 1923, by courtesy of the B. A. T. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-04 - 1923-06-04
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mildred Harris in 'Old Dad.' Also 'Shanghai Races, May 1923' by Courtesy of B. A. T. and Screen Magazine. The Star: Tonight at 9.15, Adele Blood in 'Anna Christie.' Tickets: $3, $2 and $1. Booking at Moutrie's. 5.30…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-30
Summary:

The attraction at the Star from Thursday to Saturday will be 'The Lone Wolf's Daughter,' a thrilling play adapted from a number of well-known stories which appeared in the Saturday Evening Post. It is an exciting drama, with plenty of mystery and first-class acting. Now that the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-12 - 1923-11-12
Summary:

3 nights only, starting today, Monday, November 12nd, grand farewell appearance of bandsman's greatest company. Forbes Russell Comedy Company presenting by popular request their three biggest Theatre Royal success. Monday, 'Paddy the Next Best Thing,' with Niqua Lewis as Paddy.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-14
Summary:

Last night, continuing their short season at the Star Theatre, the Forbes Russell Company gave what has probably been their greatest success in the Colony, 'Secrets.' By May Edington and Rudolph Besior, the story of the play is one of great interest. Another performer is Miss Lewis.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-10 - 1924-01-10
Summary:

Jesse L. Lasky presents Cecil DeMille's 'Forbidden Fruit' by Jeanie Macpherson, a Paramount picture. In order that Hongkong residents may be sure of obtaining accommodation, seats may be booked at the Star Ferry for both 5.30 and 9.15 shows. Prices: 5.30 p.m., $1.00 and 60 cents;…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-28
Summary:

Theatre-goers will not need much introduction to Sir. J. M. Barrie's 'Sentimental Tommy,' to be presented in its picture form at the Star tonight. The love story of Tommy and Grizel is invested with all of Barrie's charm. Gareth Hughes and May MacAvoy [sic] are the stars.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-10 - 1924-03-10
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Pola Negri in 'Gypsy Blood.' The Star: Today only, Douglas MacLean and Doris May in 'Let's Be Fashionable.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-13
Summary:

Let's be Fashionable' is the intriguing title of the Star Theatre's big picture this evening. Douglas MacLean and Doris May play the leading parts. Tomorrow and Wednesday, by general request, the Star Theatre will present Anna Q. Nilsson's picture 'Thundering Dawn.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-28
Summary:

Uncanny power to read other men's minds and to divine what cards they are holding makes the main theme of this evening's Star Theatre feature attraction distinctly unusual. Startling though its events may seem, however, 'The Witching Hour' is a picture that rings true in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-11
Summary:

The Royal Russian Ballet continues to entertain Kowloon folk at the Star Theatre. Last night, they gave an entirely new programme in which the dances, the sketch and the ballet all struck a fresh note. This performance will be given again this evening when there will also be shown the new movie…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-03 - 1924-05-03
Summary:

A short season only, commencing Friday May 9th, farewell return visit of R. B. Salisbury and his popular comedy company, 'The Quaints' in the latest London successes, with the original costumes and scenery from the Little Theatre, London.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-05 - 1924-05-08
Summary:

Friday, May 9th, farewell return visit of R. B. Salisbury in conjunction with Theatrical Enterprises presents R. B. Salisbury's London comedy company, 'The Quaints' in the latest London comedy success, with the original costumes and scenery from the little theatre, London. Booking…