A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-01
Summary:

The opening ceremony took place at the Star Theatre, and some films were screened. A portrait of His Excellency the Governor was first thrown on the screen, followed by the several photographs of H. R. H. the Prince of Wales' visit to the Colony.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-07
Summary:

The 'Powder Puffs,' who have enjoyed a most successful season on this side of the harbour, are to appear at the Star Theatre at the matinee and at 9.15 this evening, when the best items out of their repertoire, including some performed before the Prince of Wales at Port Said, will be…

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-22 - 1922-12-22
Summary:

Grand programme, for 25th and 26th December at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Prince Chap,' a film that will delight the audience. Return visit of the popular company, the Powder Puffs, 27th, 28th and 29th December. Entirely new programmes. Booking at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-23 - 1922-12-23
Summary:

Grand programme, for 25th and 26th December at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Prince Chap,' a film that will delight the audience. Chefalo and Palermo, the marvellous magicians, 27th, 28th and 29th December. Entirely new programmes. Booking at Moutrie's.

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

25th and 26th at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Jesse L. Lasky presents William DeMille's production of 'The Prince Chap' featuring Thomas Meighan, adaptation of Edward Peple's old romance drama.

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

Grand programme for 25th and 26th December at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Prince Chap,' a film that will delight the audience. Chefalo and Palermo, the marvellous magicians, 27th, 28th and 29th December. Entirely new programmes. Booking at Moutrie's.

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

Today 25th and tomorrow 26th at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., the film of the season, Thomas Meighan in 'Prince Chap.' Also Comedy and Gazette. 27th to 29th, the eminent artistes, Chefalo and Palermo. Booking at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-01
Summary:

The inimitable Charlie made his re-appearance in Hongkong last night. 'The Pilgrim,' Chaplin's present fun vehicle, is every whit as diverting as its long succession of predecessors. Charlie Chaplin retains his own style, despite all efforts of others to out-do him. It only needs…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-14 - 1924-07-14
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.15, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Mark Twain's 'The Prince and the Pauper,' and Topical Budget 666. The Star: Today at 5.30 & 9.15, Hoot Gibson in 'The Thrill Chaser,' and Reg. Denny in 'The Leather Pushers,' Round 16.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-14 - 1924-07-14
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mark Twain's 'The Prince and the Pauper' and Topical Budget 666. The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Hoot Gibson in 'The Thrill Chaser' and round 16 of 'The Leather Pushers' with Reginald Denny.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-15 - 1924-07-16
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mark Twain's 'The Prince and the Pauper' and Topical Budget 666. The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Conway Tearle in 'Society Snobs' with Martha Mansfield.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-16 - 1924-07-16
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.15, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Mark Twain's 'The Prince and the Pauper,' and Topical Budget 666. The Star: Today at 5.30 & 9.15, Conway Tearle in 'Society Snobs' with Martha Mansfield.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-17 - 1924-07-17
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Mark Twain's 'The Prince and the Pauper.' The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Sidney A. Franklin presents Sylvia Breamer in the 'Unseen Forces,' a First National picture. This picture has never been shown in Hongkong before…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-27
Summary:

Saturday finds the Star Theatre showing an exceptionally strong programme almost evenly divided into comedy and drama. The comedy is supplied by that prince of screen comedians, Charlie Chaplin, in 'The Fireman.' The drama is provided by 'The Inside of the Cup,' a penetrating…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-25
Summary:

12 capacity weeks on Broadway were not enough to take care of the crowds eager to see the sensational super photoplay, 'Enemies of Women,' and arrangements were made to continue the run indefinitely at the Cameo Theatre. The crowds were thrilled and entertained by the many beautiful…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-10-27
Summary:

Crowds visited the Star Theatre yesterday and the following nights should see the place crowded. How the power of symbolism is vitalized through the medium of the motion picture camera is aptly illustrated in this screen version of the Ibanez novel. In the photoplay, Lionel Barrymore is…

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Headline: Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-09-28 - 1925-09-28
Summary:

Madge Bellamy in 'A Fool and His Money.' Note: 'The Prince of Pleasure' will be screened again at 9.15 p.m. on Wednesday for one show only.

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Headline: Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-09-29 - 1925-09-30
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15, tomorrow at 5.30 p.m., 'Trailing Wild African Animals.' Tomorrow at 9.15, 'The Price of Pleasure.'