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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-10 - 1922-06-10
Summary:

9th to 12th June at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Robert Harron in D. W. Griffith's 'The Girl Who Stayed at Home,' an Artcraft picture. No matinee of this picture on Sunday. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-03 - 1922-11-03
Summary:

Today only, 'Why Change Your Wife' starring Gloria Swanson, Bebe Daniels and Thomas Meighan. Tomorrow, D. W. Griffth [sic] presents 'Scarlet Days.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-03 - 1922-11-03
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., by special request of our patrons, 'Why Change Your Wife,' by the Gloria Swanson, Bebe Daniels and Thomas Meighan. Tomorrow, D. W. Griffith presents 'Scarlet Days.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-04 - 1922-11-06
Summary:

Saturday 4th to Monday 6th at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m. and Sunday matinee at 9 p.m., D. W. Griffth [sic] presents 'Scarlet Days.' Saturday at 2.30 p.m., Sunday to Tuesday at 7.15 p.m., the new serial, 'The Woman in Grey,' episodes 1st & 2nd. November 4 Remarks: On page 4,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-04 - 1922-11-06
Summary:

Saturday 4th to Monday 6th at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m. and Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., D. W. Griffith presents 'Scarlet Days,' 7 reels. Also the new serial, 'The Woman in Grey,' episodes 1st and 2nd.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-04 - 1922-11-04
Summary:

Scarlet Days,' with Clarine Seymour, Richard Barthelmess, Walter Long, Carol Dempster, George Fawcett and Ralph Graves, a D. W. Griffith production.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-01
Summary:

The Manager of Messrs Liggett and Myers was summoned before Mr. R. E. Lindsell at the Magistracy yesterday for exhibiting a poster on Government property without a permit. Mr. E. H. Ray [sic], of the Coronet Theatre, appeared on two summonses of the same nature. He was fined $1 on each summons.…

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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: 1923-03-30 - 1923-03-30
Summary:

D. W. Griffith presents Robert Harron and Lillian Gish in 'True Heart Susie.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-30
Summary:

True Heart Susie' is being shown at the Star Theatre today and tomorrow. It is a picture of much the same type as 'Way Down East.' It is also a D. W. Griffith production and the leading parts are portrayed by Lilian Gish and Robert Harron, who made his name in 'The Birth of a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-16 - 1923-04-19
Summary:

D. W. Griffith's film masterpiece, 'Intolerance.' April 19 Remarks: Constance Talmadge had her first big part as the mountain girl in 'Intolerance.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-21
Summary:

On Sunday, Star Theatre is going to screen a Griffiths' film entitled 'Intolerance' which is quite famous in London.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-25
Summary:

Intolerance,' directed by Griffith, is being shown at the Star Theatre, Kowloon. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-07
Summary:

Holding its own with the best of D. W. Griffith's productions and possessing an even greater significance, the film version of 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse,' which is being screened at the Star Theatre, Kowloon, today for the first time. Readers of the novel by Vicente…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-21 - 1923-05-21
Summary:

At the Coronet: Tonight till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Carl Laemmle presents Priscilla Dean, supported by Herbert Rawlinson, in 'Conflict,' Universal-Jewel super production. Illustration included. The Star: Today and tomorrow at 5.30 p.m., the great Griffith film,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-21
Summary:

Three of the more serious dramas in the Courtneidge-Holloway Company's repertoire have been chosen for presentation during their three nights' session at the Star Theatre in Kowloon. Their opening piece will be Sir Arthur Pinero's famous drama 'The Second Mrs. Tanqueray,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-09 - 1923-06-09
Summary:

Coronet: Tonight and tomorrow, D. W. Griffith presents Richard Barthelmess and Clarine Seymour in 'The Idol Dancer.' Today at 2.30 & 7.15 only, 'Man-Woman-Marriage.' Star: 'Love, Honour and Behave.' Grand: Tonight till Tuesday at 7.15 and 9.30 p.m., William…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-09 - 1923-06-09
Summary:

Coronet: Tonight and tomorrow, D. W. Griffith presents Richard Barthelmess and Clarine Seymour in 'The Idol Dancer.' Today at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. only, 'Man-Woman-Marriage.' Star: 'Love, Honor and Behave,' 5 rippling reels of Mack Sennett super comedy. Grand: Tonight…