A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-25 - 1922-05-29
Summary:

Daily performances at 5.30, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m. Matinees on Sundays at 6 p.m. Change of programme every Tuesday and Friday. Prices of admission: At 5.30 p.m., Dress Circle 60 cents, Stalls 40 cents (Children, Sailors and Soldiers half price); At 7.15 p.m., Dress Circle 50 cents (Children, Sailors…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-07 - 1922-10-07
Summary:

Today at the 5.30 matinee and at 9.15 p.m., the Powder Puffs make their farewell appearance at the Star Theatre. Booking at Moutrie's. After 1 p.m. at the theatre only. Prices: 5.30 p.m., $2; $1 and Children half price; 9.15 p.m., $3, $2 and 1.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-19 - 1923-01-19
Summary:

Universal's million-dollar masterpiece, 'Foolish Wives.' Admission: at 5.30 p.m., $1.50 and 80 cents; at 9 p.m., $2.00 and $1.00. Children, solider and sailors (royal navy) in uniform, half price to all seats. Special ferry after all shows for Hongkong residents.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-03 - 1923-02-03
Summary:

The management have pleasure in presenting Kaai's Royal Hawaiian Troubadours by special arrangement with Bandman's Eastern circuit limited. For three nights only and one matinee. A great treat for the kiddies, real Hawaiian matinee. Saturday, February 10th at 5 p.m. Half price for…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-20
Summary:

Star Theatre is screening 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,' a film version of R. L. Stevenson's novel. Children are not to be admitted to the screening of this film. However, tomorrow night, for the special benefit of the youngsters, Charlie Chaplin's comedy entitles 'Carmen…

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

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,' a film version of R. L. Stevenson's famous story, is being shown at the Star Theatre tonight, but children will not be admitted to the performance. For the benefit of the youngsters, a special all-comedy programme which includes Charlie in 'Carmen'…

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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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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-20 - 1923-07-21
Summary:

Last few nights of the great Nicola. Grand children's matinee, Saturday at 5 p.m. Children half price.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-22 - 1923-08-22
Summary:

Saturday only at 2.30 p.m., three episodes weekly, Carl Laemmle presents 'In the Days of Buffalo Bill,' starring Art Acord, directed by Edward Laemmle. Illustration included.

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Headline: At the Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-23 - 1923-08-23
Summary:

Saturday at 2.30 p.m., 'In the Days of Buffalo Bill,' a picture as big as a circus. Special children's matinee performance.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-04
Summary:

The hardships and dangers of the pioneer's life in those days before the railways were built are realistically depicted in 'Lahoma,' the film to be shown at the Star tonight and tomorrow. The scene is laid in the old Indian territory which has since become Oklahoma. Film plot…

12
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-29 - 1923-09-29
Summary:

Special children's matinee: 2.30 p.m., Topical Film, 'Buffalo Bill' episodes 12 and 13 and Harold Lloyd in 'Amongst Those Present' [sic].

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-20
Summary:

My Wild Irish Rose,' a production taken from the famous stage success 'The Shaughraun,' which is to be shown at the Star for two days beginning tomorrow. No writer knew the Irish better than Dion Boucicalt. He himself played the principal role and became famous in the seventies as…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-27
Summary:

The fight films and J. C. Williams Variety Company wind up their engagement at Star Theatre tonight. This afternoon at 2:30, the children's matinee has 'Skinner's Dress Suit' and Buster Keaton in 'The Paleface.' Tomorrow the attraction will be H. B. Warner in '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-27
Summary:

The J. C. Williams Variety Co., concludes their engagement at the Star tonight. The fight films have aroused much interest, and the bill is a good one. At the special children's matinee tomorrow at 2.30, the comedy 'Skinner's Dress Suit' is booked, together with Buster Keaton…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-01 - 1923-11-01
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday, November 1st, 2nd and 3rd twice daily, starting tonight at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., another big weekend treat, a big double show, extra special film feature, Max Linder in 'The Three Must-Get-Theres.' Extra added vaudeville feature, king of entertainments,…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-03 - 1923-11-03
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Don G. Merle, the master magician and Max Linder in 'The Three Must-Get-Theres.' Special children's matinee at 2.30 p.m., by Don G. Merle. Price: 60 cents and 30 cents.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-20 - 1923-11-20
Summary:

Dr. Jack' with Harold Lloyd will be shown at a special children's matinee.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-21 - 1923-11-22
Summary:

At the Coronet: Showing Monday to Thursday, November 19 to 22 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jack Pickford in 'Garrison's Finish,' a United Artists production. Anniversary week at the Star: Today and tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Harold Lloyd in 'Dr. Jack.' Children…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-21 - 1923-11-21
Summary:

Harold Lloyd in 'Dr. Jack,' five reels of laughter, Pathe picture. Special children's matinee, today at 2.30 p.m. Illustration included.