A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-08 - 1924-03-08
Summary:

Today 2.30, children's matinee, 'The Eagle's Talons.' Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, farewell performance of Irene West and her Royal Hawaiians, 'A Night in Old Hawaii,' phenomenal instrumentalists, vocalists and dancers, including the world-famous, Princess Helen. In…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-18 - 1924-03-22
Summary:

Today at 5.30, Herbert Rawlinson in 'The Victor.' Prices 40 cents and 60 cents. Tonight at 9.15, Chefalo and Palermo, conjurers and illusionists in a gigantic magical spectacle. Prices $3, $2 and $1. Booking at Moutrie's and the Star. Special children's matinee, Saturday at 4…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-04 - 1924-04-05
Summary:

Two days only, Friday and Saturday, today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, 'Potash and Perlmutter,' with Barney Bernard, Alex Carr and Vera Gordon. A big picture at small prices. Matinee 40 cents and 60 cents. Nights 60 cents and $1.00. Illustration included. April 5 Remarks: Today,…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-05 - 1924-04-05
Summary:

Today, children's matinee at 2.30 p.m., chapters 9 and 10 of 'The Eagle's Talons.' Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, the film sensation of the year, 'Potash and Perlmutter.' Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-12 - 1924-04-12
Summary:

Children's matinee today at 2.30, episodes 11 and 12 of 'Eagle's Talons' and Baby Peggy in 'The Muddy Bride.' 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., farewell performances of the Royal Russian Ballet and Wallace Reid in 'Always Audacious.' Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Charles…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-12 - 1924-04-12
Summary:

Children's matinee, today at 2.30, episodes 11 and 12 of 'Eagles Talons' and Babby Peggy in 'The [sic] Muddy Bride.' 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., farewell performances of the royal Russian ballet and Wallace Reid in 'Always Audacious.' Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m.,…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-01-29 - 1925-01-31
Summary:

Today special children's matinee at 2.30 p.m., souvenir tickets, no blanks. Each ticket entitled to a prize: gold watches, toys, perfumes, confectionery etc. Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Manila Vaudeville Co. and Mary Philbin, the 'Merry-Go-Round' girl in 'Fools Highway,…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-30 - 1925-01-30
Summary:

Today special children's matinee at 2.30 p.m., souvenir tickets, no blanks. Each ticket entitled to a prize. Gold watches, toys, perfumes, confectionery, etc. Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Manila Vaudeville Company and Mary Philbin, the 'Merry-Go-Round' girl in 'Fools Highway…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-05
Summary:

Hongkong folk who have read Frances Hodgson Burnett's story Ediths's Burglar, will be delighted to know that the film version, entitled 'The Family Secret' is to be screened at the Star Theatre. Those who saw 'Merry-Go-Round' at the Coronet or the Star, will be glad…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-05
Summary:

Hongkong folk who have read Francis [sic] Hodgson Burnett's story, 'Editha's Burglar,' will be delighted to know that the film version, entitled 'The Family Secret,' is to be screened at the Star Theatre. The story is given an entirely new charm by Baby Peggy. Those…