A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Star: Talmadge Tonight Freckles Tomorrow
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-02
Summary:

Norma Talmadge in 'The Eternal Flame' is the special one-night attraction tonight at the Star. Tomorrow Freckles Barry and his gang of hard-boiled youngsters will present 'Penrod,' which deals with the woes of the poor downtrodden Kid. The younger generation in Kowloon will…

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Headline: Hong Kong Telegraph News 1924-04-12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-12
Summary:

Tomorrow, the Coronet Theatre and the Star Theatre are going to screen 'Poor Men's Wives,' the companion picture of 'Rich Men's Wives' and 'Paris Green,' a delightful rural comedy with Charles Ray. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: Amusing Hongkong: Some Special Weekend Attractions
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-12
Summary:

Showing at the Coronet Theatre tonight for the last time is 'Parted Curtains,' which pleased many large audiences during the week, while appearing at the Star Theatre – also for the last time is the Royal Russian Ballet, whose entertainment is supplemented with a very enjoyable movie…

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Headline: The Coronet; The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-15 - 1924-04-16
Summary:

The Coronet: Today & tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, 'Poor Men's Wives.' The Star: Today and tomorrow at 5.30 & 9.15, 'The Great Day.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-19 - 1924-04-19
Summary:

Today's picture matinee at 5.30 p.m., Anita Stewart in Mary Regan. Tomorrow at 6 p.m., 'Poor Men's Wives.' Prices 80 cents and 50 cents. Monday to Wednesday, special holiday programme, Bert Lytell in 'A Message From Mars.'

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Headline: The Coronet; The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-16 - 1924-09-17
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., Gloria Swanson in 'Her Gilded Cage,' 'A Rag Doll Romance,' and International News. The Star: Today and tomorrow at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Roscoe Arbuckle in 'The Traveling Salesman,' and Baby Peggy in 'Poor…

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Headline: The Star: Tuesday and Wednesday, 5.30 & 9.15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-16 - 1924-09-16
Summary:

Roscoe (Fatty) Arbuckle in 'The Traveling Salesman,' a Paramount picture. Illustration included. Also showing, Baby Peggy in 'Poor Kid.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-16 - 1924-09-16
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15, Roscoe ‘Fatty' Arbuckle in 'The Traveling Salesman,' a Paramount picture. Also showing Baby Peggy in 'Poor Kid.' Illustration included.

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Headline: The Coronet; The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-16 - 1924-09-17
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Gloria Swanson in 'Her Gilded Cage.' Also 'A Rag Doll Romance' and International News. The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Roscoe Arbuckle in 'The Travelling Salesman' and Baby Peggy in 'Poor Kid.'…

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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1924-10-06
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-06
Summary:

While the Hongkong cinemas are showing big pictures like 'Monte Cristo,' Kowloon's only cinema is not neglecting its patrons, the picture now showing in the Star Theatre being as attractive as anyone could wish. This picture is 'Sunshine Alley.' The story is woven around…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-26 - 1925-02-28
Summary:

Another big show at the Star. 3 attractions: Jack Dempsey in 'Fight and Win,' William Desmond in 'The Measure of a Man' and The Waan Kaau, Troupe of Chinese acrobats. February 28 remarks: Sunday, Barbara Lamarr in 'Poor Men's Wives.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-02 - 1925-03-02
Summary:

Today, Barbara La Marr in 'Poor Men's Wives' companion film to 'Rich Men's Wives.' Thursday next, Harold Lloyd in 'Safety Last.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-02 - 1925-03-02
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Barbara La Marr in 'Poor Men's Wives,' companion film to 'Rich Men's Wives,' which was admittedly one of the finest films ever shown in Hongkong. Thursday next, Harold Lloyd in 'Safety Last.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-02 - 1925-03-02
Summary:

Tonight at 5.30 and 9.15, Barbara La Marr in 'Poor Men's Wives.' Thursday next, Harold Lloyd In 'Safety Last!'