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

When the Quaints presented the first programme of farewell Kowloon season in the Star Theatre on Saturday night, they received a welcome surpassing anything their warmest admirers had expected. Last night, the Company submitted 'Beggars Opera.' Tonight, the piece being selected is…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-13 - 1924-05-13
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, 'The Quaints' in the latest London comedy successes, with the original costumes and scenery from the Little Theatre, London. Programme and price details included. Booking at Moutrie's and the Star. Today's picture at 5.30 p.m., George Arliss in 'The…

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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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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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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-14 - 1924-05-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, farewell performance of 'The Quaints.' Popular prices: $3, $2 and $1. Today's picture at 5.30 p.m., 'A Small Town Idol.' Commencing Thursday, for a short season only, the great continental entertainer, Robert Bores and his versatile company, 'The…

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-14
Summary:

This Company finishes their season on the Peninsula at the Star Theatre, Kowloon, tonight. They play in Canton on Thursday night, then return to the Colony and play their last two nights in China for this tour at the Theatre Royal. Other performers include R. B. Salisbury and Olive Turner.

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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.

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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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-19
Summary:

Nobody's Kid,' showing at the Queen's Theatre for the last time tonight, gives Mae Marsh a role which allows her full scope for the expression of that pathetic appeal and sympathy of her quaint personality. Film plot included. On no account should one miss the scenes where the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-20
Summary:

London's quaint old Gaiety Theatre, whose tone of individuality is known all over the theatrical world, was reproduced at Universal City, and Mary Philbin took her first bow over the 'footlights' of its stage, in 'The Gaiety Girl,' now playing at the World Theatre. It is…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-12-15
Summary:

Vienna – it is stated that the Austrian film industry, despite its difficult position, is preparing a gigantic film with no less than 800,000 performers, on the subject of the Austrian part in the world war.