A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: At the Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-04 - 1923-05-04
Summary:

Monday next, a Rex Ingram production, 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse,' adapted by June Mathis from the novel by Blasco Ibanez.

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

An epic tale of surging passion sweeping from the wide plains of the Argentine, through the fascinating frivolities of pre-war Paris, into the blazing turmoil of the German invasion of Northern France, will be unfolded on Monday at the Star Theatre, Kowloon, in 'The Four Horsemen of the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-05
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen the film version of a novel of the same name by Vicente Blasco Ibanez entitled, 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse' which had a successful run in London. The original story is presented in a much more intense manner on screen by director Mr. Rex Ingram…

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

Tonight, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 5.30 and 9.15, 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse,' from the novel by Vincent [sic] Blasco Ibanez, adapted by June Mathis, a Rex Ingram production. With special musical interpretation by our symphony orchestra. Illustration included.

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

Tonight for the last time, the Coronet shows Rex Ingram's superb presentation of Anthony Hope's masterpiece, 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' '$2 in Shanghai, $1 here,' and the Star shows George Arliss in 'Disraeli.' Tomorrow the Coronet has Reginald Denny in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-29
Summary:

The Coronet had reluctantly to turn away crowds of people last night at the first showing of 'Hearts are Trumps,' the film version of Cecil Raleigh's famous old Drury Lane melodrama. 'Hearts are Trumps' contains some fine direction by Rex Ingram. Film synopsis included.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-16 - 1923-11-17
Summary:

The management of the Star Theatre beg to announce a carnival of big pictures for their grand anniversary week. Commencing Sunday, November 18, they will show a film each from the four big producers, United Artists, Metro, Pathe and Universal. They will increase their orchestra to twelve…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-19
Summary:

The Prisoner of Zenda' is based on Anthony Hope's novel, which will be screened at the Star tonight. The film is made by Rex Ingram, starring Alice Terry. On Wednesday, the attraction will be Harold Lloyd's 'Dr. Jack.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-19
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Star Theatre will be screening the screen version of Anthony Hope's novel 'Prisoner of Zenda.' The Rex Ingram directed film features Alice Terry. On Wednesday, the theatre will be screening 'Dr. Jack' featuring Harold Lloyd.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-19
Summary:

The Star is following up 'Salome' with another big film, in accordance with its announcement of an Anniversary Week of super-films. There are several points about 'The Prisoner of Zenda' that make it a promising attraction. The story by Anthony Hope has been read at one time…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-24
Summary:

Hoot Gibson in a rip-roaring Western picture, with lots of good comedy intermingled, is the attraction at the Star tonight. On Sunday, the Drury Lane melodrama 'Hearts are Trumps' is due. Alice Terry has the principal part, and Rex Ingram directed.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-26
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-30 - 1924-04-30
Summary:

Rudolph Valentino and Alice Terry are twin stars in 'The Conquering Power,' Rex Ingram's beautiful Metro production.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-01 - 1924-05-03
Summary:

Rex Ingram presents Rudolph Valentino and Alice Terry in 'The Conquering Power,' a seven-reel Metro screen classic, companion picture to 'The Four Horsemen.' Added attraction: Mura and Koka Shipoff in all-new dances.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-01 - 1924-05-03
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Rudolph Valentino and Alice Terry in Rex Ingram's 'The Conquering Power.' Also the farewell performance of Mura and Koka Ship Off. May 3 Remarks: Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, Chas. Ray in '19 and Phyllis.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-18 - 1924-06-21
Summary:

Commencing Thursday, Wm. S. Hart in 'The Toll Gate,' a Paramount picture. Illustration included. June 21 Remarks: Commencing Sunday, Rex Beach's 'The Iron Trail.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-19 - 1924-06-21
Summary:

Tonight till Saturday, William S. Hart in 'The Toll Gate.' June 21 Remarks: Commencing Sunday, Rex Beach's 'The Iron Trail.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-21 - 1924-06-21
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, Wm. S. Hart in 'The Toll Gate,' a Paramount-Artcraft picture. Commencing Sunday, Rex Beach's great Alaskan melodrama, 'The Iron Trail,' a thrilling railroad story of the great north-west.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-21 - 1924-06-21
Summary:

Last time today at 5.30 and 9.15, William S. Hart in 'The Toll Gate.' Also Larry Semon in 'A Pair of Kings' and B. A. T. China News, arrival of reception of American Fliers in Shanghai. Commencing Sunday, Rex Beach's 'The Iron Trail.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-23 - 1924-06-23
Summary:

Rex Beach's 'The Iron Trail.'