A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-22
Summary:

Is it legal for an exhibitor on films in Shanghai to show a picture, the Chinese rights for which are already in the hands of another local firm of distributors? Asks the N.C.D. News. The question was raised in movie circles last July when the Ramos Amusement, Ld., the proprietors of the Olympic…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-05
Summary:

Homespun Folks,' a quaint story of American small town life which is being screened at the Kowloon Theatre for the first time today. Asin 'Way Down East' chuckles and tears are freely intermingled and the human appeal is always there.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-28
Summary:

Sir J. M. Barrie's 'Sentimental Tommy' starring Gareth Hughes and May MacAvoy [sic], is likely to make many friends at the Star. For Sunday next is 'The Quaint,' Mr. R. B. Salisbury's band in their success 'Underground to Anywhere.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-29 - 1924-02-29
Summary:

One night only, Sunday, March 2nd at 9.15 p.m., farewell performance in the colony, R. B. Salisbury in conjunction with Theatrical Enterprises presents R. B. Salisbury Company, The Quaints, in their greatest of all comedies, Underground to Anywhere. Booking at Moutrie's and the Star. Prices…

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

Today at 5.30 and 9.15, last showing of Sir James M. Barrie's 'Sentimental Tommy' with Gareth Hughes, Mabel Taliaferro and May McAvoy. Sunday at 9.15 p.m. only, the farewell performance of the Quaints.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-06
Summary:

Passion,' starring Pola Negri, will be shown in the Star Theatre for the last time tomorrow night. Mr. William Heughun, the famous Scottish singer appears in Thursday night and the popular Quaints Co. beginning a Kowloon season on Friday night.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-07
Summary:

Performers 'The Quaints' will perform at the Star Theatre on Friday, for farewell.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-08
Summary:

Owing to the late arrival of the 'President Pierce,' 'The Quaints' will open on Saturday at the Star Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-08
Summary:

Mr. William Heughan, the famous Scottish singer, whose highly successful Theatre Royal concerts have won him a firm place in the Colony's favour, gives a concert in the Star Theatre this evening. Other performers included Dave Kennedy, Miss Gladys Sayer, also with 'The Quaints.'…

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Headline: Quaints' Again
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-09
Summary:

Returning to the Colony after their very successful tour in the North, the ever-popular Quaints Company commence a brief Kowloon season in the Star Theatre tomorrow evening.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-10
Summary:

The Quaints' are giving the first performance of their farewell Kowloon season in the Star Theatre this evening. Booking at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-10 - 1924-05-14
Summary:

Commencing tonight at 9.15, R. B. Salisbury's London Comedy Company, 'The Quaints' in the latest London comedy success, with the original costumes and scenery from The Little Theatre, London. Programme list included. Popular prices: $3, $2 and $1. Booking at Moutrie's and The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-12
Summary:

Crowd house at the Star Theatre on Saturday night, with 'The Quaints' return to Hongkong. Performers included Mr. R. B. Salisbury, Miss Mavis French, George Curzon and Miss Olive Turner.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-13
Summary:

Anywhere on the Quaints' idea of an Underground brought us to the station of laughter last night at the Star Theatre, where a large audience was content to stay until late hour.

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Headline: The 'Quaints'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-15
Summary:

The Quaints were in great form tonight for farewell at the Star Theatre last night. Tonight they perform in Canton and will return to Theatre Royal tomorrow and Saturday. Star announces their engagement with Robert Bores and Company to stage a show.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-17
Summary:

The Quaints have done many clever performances but scarcely any to surpass their impressions of the famous Co-Optimists. Performers include H. Baynton-Power and Olive Turner.