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: 1924-05-05 - 1924-05-08
Summary:

Friday, May 9th, farewell return visit of R. B. Salisbury in conjunction with Theatrical Enterprises presents 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. Booking…

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

London's Historic Entertainments – There are as many as 50 London Theatres in full swing, most of them within a radius of half a mile, taking Leicester Square as the centre. Chief of these are Drury Lane, the Gaiety, the Haymarket, the Savoy, the Criterion, and the St. James. The principal…

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-06
Summary:

This week the Star Theatre again offers some more of those varied programmes which have become so popular with Kowloon residents – and, be it added for all the islands counter attractions, with many Hongkong residents as well. This evening the feature will be Pola Negri's picture '…

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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: 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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-07
Summary:

R. H. Salisbury and his band of performers 'The Quaints' are announced to play a farewell visit the Star Theatre Kowloon commencing Friday next. They will present 'Silhouettes,' 'Wanted a Smile,' 'The Beggar's Opera,' 'Underground to Anywhere,…

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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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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: South China Morning Post
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. Performers also include Dave Kennedy and Gladys Sayer. Booking at Moutrie's and at the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-09 - 1924-05-09
Summary:

Postponed opening of 'The Quaints.' Special announcement: owing to the fact that the President Pierce is arriving one day late, we regret to announce that the opening of 'The Quaints' will have to be postponed until Saturday night. Those who have booked seats for tonight may…

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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: 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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-09
Summary:

Owing to the late arrival of President Pierce, 'The Quaints' will open their season at the Star Theatre on Saturday and not tomorrow as originally advertised. Those holding tickets for Friday's performance can transfer same or have their money refunded by applying to Moutrie'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-10 - 1924-05-12
Summary:

Commencing tonight at 9.15, welcome return visit of R. B. Salisbury in conjunction with Theatrical Enterprises presents 'The Quaints.' Booking at Moutrie's and the Star. Programme and price details included. Tomorrow, Sunday at 6 p.m., Jack Hoxie in 'The Man from Wyoming.…

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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: 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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-10
Summary:

The Quaints were to have arrived in the Colony yesterday, but steamer delays made them late. They will perform 'Wanted a Smile.' The Quaints are too well-known here as an entertaining company to require any special introduction.

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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…