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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-03
Summary:

Romance,' the appealing drama to be presented at the Star tonight, has gained for itself a worldwide reputation. It was originally played in London by Doris Keene. The Forbes Russell Company gives a delightful rendering of the drama. In the previous appearance at the Theatre Royal here,…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-12 - 1923-11-14
Summary:

Today at 5.30 p.m., 'Human Hearts.' At 9.15 p.m., The Forbes Russell Company presents Miss Niqua Lewis.

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

Today at 5.30 p.m., 'Human Hearts.' At 9.15 p.m., the Forbes Russell Co. present Miss Niqua Lewis in 'Paddy, the Next Best Thing.' Prices: $3, $2 and $1.50.

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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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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-12 - 1923-11-12
Summary:

Today at 5.30 p.m., 'Human Hearts.' At 9.15 p.m., The Forbes Russell Co. presents Miss Niqua Lewis in Paddy the Next Best Thing. Prices: $3, $2 and $1.50.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-13
Summary:

The Forbe-Russell Company appear in 'Secrets' tonight at the Star. Miss Niqua Lewis has a fine part in this play. Tomorrow night's bill is 'The Naughty Wife.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-13
Summary:

The Forbes Russell Company appear in 'Secrets' tonight at the Star. Miss Niqua Lewis has a particularly fine part in this play. Tomorrow night's bill is 'The Naughty Wife.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-13
Summary:

Following on their season at the Theatre Royal, the Forbes Russell Company are appearing at the Star for three nights, presenting that old favourite 'Paddy, the Next Best Thing.' Performers include Niqua Lewis, Frederick Burtwell, Guy Buckley, Enid Sass and Billie Sinclair. Tonight the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-14
Summary:

Star Theatre hosted Forbes Russell Comedy Company which staged 'Secrets,' the great success now running at the Comedy Theatre, London. Performers include Miss Niqua Lewis, Mr. Frederick Burtwell, Mr. Groves Raines, Miss Constance Medwyn and Miss Billie Sinclair. The performance of the…

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-15
Summary:

The Forbe-Russell Company provided a farewell performance of 'The Naughty Wife' to Hongkong last night in the Star. Performers included Niqua Lewis and Frederick Burtwell.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-15
Summary:

For its final performance in the Colony, the Forbes Russell Company presented one of its greatest successes in 'The Naughty Wife.' Last night, the audience at the Star found it greatly to its taste. Performers include Miss Lewis, Frederick Burtwell, Guy Buckley and Billie Sinclair.…

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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: 1924-09-06
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-20
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-27 - 1924-09-27
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Tuesday, Ralph Lewis in 'Westbound Limited' and Charlie Chaplin in 'The Rink.' The Star: Today only at 5.30 & 9.15, Winston Churchill's 'The Inside of the Cup' and Charlie Chaplin in 'The Fireman.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-27 - 1924-09-27
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Tuesday, Ralph Lewis in 'Westbound Limited.' Also Charlie Chaplin in 'The Rink.' The Star: Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, Winston Churchill's 'The Inside of the Cup.' Also Charlie Chaplin in 'The Fireman.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-29 - 1924-09-29
Summary:

The Coronet: Today and tomorrow, Ralph Lewis in 'Westbound Limited' and Charlie Chaplin in 'The Rink.' The Star: Last time today at 5.30 & 9.15, Hoot Gibson in 'Broadway or Bust.' Also, a new round of 'The Leather Pushers.'