A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-25 - 1922-12-25
Summary:

May Allison in her seven-part Metro special, 'The Cheater.' We always keep out best for Xmas.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-25
Summary:

The Cheater' is the Kowloon Theatre's attractive Christmas Week picture. Based upon 'Judah,' the celebrated play by Henry Arthur Jones which created a considerable stir when it was first produced at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London a few years back, the film deals with faith…

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-03
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre will be screening a Metro special photodrama entitled 'Blackmail' featuring Viola Dana, Wyndham Standing, Alfred Allen, Florence Turner, Edward Cecil, Lydia Knott, Jack Roi and Fred Kelsey. Based on the story by Lucia Chamberlain, the picture is directed by Dallas M.…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-18 - 1923-06-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Wednesday, United Artists presents Mary Pickford in 'The Love Light,' in 8 reels. The Star: Today & tomorrow at 5.30 & 9.15, Metro presents 'The Best of Luck.' The Grand: Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Harold Lloyd in 'Grandma's Boy.'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-18 - 1923-06-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Wednesday, United Artists present Mary Pickford in 'The Love Light' in 8 reels. The Star: Today and Tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, Metro presents the great Drury Lane drama, 'The Best of Luck.' The Grand: Tonight at 9.15, Harold Lloyd in 'Grandma…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-18 - 1923-06-18
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, Metro presents the great Drury Lane drama, 'The Best of Luck.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-19
Summary:

The Best of Luck,' a racing drama, which as a play had a successful run at Drury Lane, is the big picture now being shown at the Star. 'The Best of Luck' is a Metro production, starring Katherine Williams and Fred Malatesta.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-19
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen a Metro production entitled 'The Best of Luck' featuring Katherine Williams [sic] and Fred Malatesta. The film is a screen adaptation of the novel by Henry Hamilton. Full of thrill and horse racing drama, the play had a successful run at Drury Lane.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-16 - 1923-10-17
Summary:

Tue. & Wed., 16th & 17th October, Frank Keenan in Metro's 'Hearts Alfame.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-16 - 1923-10-17
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday, 16th and 17th October, Frank Keenan in Metro's big melodrama, 'Hearts Aflame.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-16
Summary:

The spectacular Metro film, 'Hearts Aflame' is due for a two days' showing at the Star, commencing tonight. A booking of unusual interest is the 'Disraeli' picture, which will be put on Thursday next. George Arliss, the star, played this drama for some years on the stage…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-16 - 1923-10-17
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday 16th and 17th October, Frank Keenan in Metro's big attraction, 'Hearts Aflame.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-16 - 1923-11-17
Summary:

The management of the Star Theatre beg to announce a carnival of big pictures for their grand anniversary week. Commencing Sunday, November 18, they will show a film each from the four big producers, United Artists, Metro, Pathe and Universal. They will increase their orchestra to twelve…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-22
Summary:

The Star in Kowloon is living up to its promise to put on big pictures. Today, it will present 'Uncharted Seas,' the Metro film featuring Alice Lake and Rudolf Valentino. For tomorrow, 'Peg o' My Heart,' the Laurette Taylor film is promised.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-12
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-22 - 1924-04-23
Summary:

Commencing Thursday, April 24th, special starring engagement of Mura and Koka Shipoff, the world famous juvenile dancers in classical dances. Picture programme includes Metro's 'A Message From Mars' from Richard Ganthoy's famous play. Look out for Rudolf [sic] Valentino in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-23 - 1924-04-24
Summary:

Commencing Thursday, April 24th, special starring engagement of Mura and Koka Shipoff, the world-famous juvenile dancers in classical and characteristic dances. Picture programme includes Metro's superb presentation of Richard Ganthony's famous play, 'A Message from Mars.'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-26
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-26