A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-15
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening 'The Prisoner' till Saturday. Set in the quaint surroundings of old Vienna, the film features Herbert Rawlinson. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-29 - 1924-03-01
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 presetns R. B. Salisbury Company, 'The Quaints.' Prices $4, $2 & $1. Booking at Moutrie's and the Star.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-01 - 1924-03-01
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 'The Eagle's Talons.' At 5.30 & 9.15, 'Sentimental Tommy.' Sunday at 6 p.m., Wallace Reid in 'The Dancing Fool.' At 9.15, The Quaints in 'Underground to Anywhere.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-05 - 1924-05-14
Summary:

Friday, May 9th, farewell return visit of 'The Quaints,' in the latest London comedy successes. May 9th, 'Silhouttes.' May 10th, 'Wanted a Smile.' May 11th, 'The Beggar's Opera.' May 12th, 'Underground to Anywhere.' May 13th, 'Nine O…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-07
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to stage 'The Quaints' for the company's farewell performances for a short season of six nights commencing on Friday next the 9th when they will present 'Silhouettes,' 'Wanted a Smile,' 'The Beggar's Opera,' '…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-08
Summary:

The Quaints' will not open at the Star Theatre until Saturday due to the late arrival of the s. s. President Pierce. Those holding tickets for Friday can have their money refunded or their seats transferred.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-09
Summary:

The 'Quaints' Company commence a brief season in the Star Theatre tomorrow evening. The company had a successful tour up in the North.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-10
Summary:

The Quaints' are giving the first performance of their farewell Kowloon season in the Star Theatre this evening. Tonight the company offers 'Wanted a Smile.' Booking is at Messrs. Moutrie's and at the Star Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-12
Summary:

On the weekend nights, Star Theatre hosted 'The Quaints' which attracted large audiences. The company presented 'Wanted a Smile' and 'The Beggars' on Saturday and Sunday nights respectively. Mr. Silisbury and his company were widely appreciated by the audience.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-13
Summary:

The Quaints' continue to draw appreciative houses at the Star Theatre where they finish their season tomorrow. They are to play in Canton on Thursday and for their last two nights in the Fat East they will appear at the Theatre Royal Hongkong. For this farewell, Mr. Salisbury and his party…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-14
Summary:

Last night, Star Theatre hosted 'The Quaints' which gathered a large and appreciative audience. The company presented the play 'Nine O'clock Revue.' Tonight will see the farewell performance in Kowloon when 'Pot Pourri' will be presented.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-17
Summary:

The Quaints' repeated their impression of the 'Co-Optimists' at the Theatre Royal. The audience thoroughly enjoyed the program which included the performance of Mr. Salisbury and London artists attempting to sing sentimental ballads. Tonight, the 'Quaints' give their…