A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-15 - 1923-08-18
Summary:

Today at 5.30 & 9.15, Don G. Merle, the great society entertainer and magician, and 'The Silver Car.' August 15 Remarks: Photo of Don G. Merle included. August 18 Remarks: Earle Williams in 'The Silver Car.' Tomorrow at 6 & 9.15 p.m., 'Hunting Big Game in Africa…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-16 - 1923-08-17
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Don G. Merle, the great society entertainer and magician, and 'The Silver Car.' Prices: matinee $1.00 and 60 cents; soiree $1.50 and $1.00. August 16 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. Earle Williams in 'The Silver Car.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-16
Summary:

Star Theatre is set to host Don. G. Merle, society entertainer and magician. Mr. Merle barely uses any apparatus for his illusions and engages the audience with his jokes and commentary. After having a successful show at the Grand Opera House, Calcutta, Mr. Merle promises numerous new tricks in…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-17
Summary:

Don G. Merie, the illusionist, opened his season at the Star Theatre yesterday. Also with film attraction, 'The Silver Car,' starred by Earle Williams in the lead.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-17
Summary:

Yesterday, Don G. Merle performed at Star Theatre. Using practically no apparatus, Mr. Merle kept the audience engaged with his jokes and commentary. The film attraction, 'The Silver Car,' featuring Earle Williams, proved a real thriller.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-18 - 1923-08-18
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, Don G. Merle, the great society entertainer and magician, and Earle Williams in 'The Silver Car.' Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m., 'Hunting Big Game in Africa.' Prices: matinee $1.00 and 60 cents; soiree $1.50 and $1.00.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-12 - 1923-12-14
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Sat. at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble,' together with Buster Keaton in 'The Boat' Ilustration included. The Star: Italian Grand Opera tonight at 9.15, 'Mignon.' Tomorrow, farewell performance, 'Traviata.'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-12 - 1923-12-13
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble.' Together with Buster Keaton in 'The Boat.' Illustration included. The Star: Itallian Grand Opera tonight at 9.15, 'Mignon.' Tomorrow, (farewell performance) 'Traviata.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-12
Summary:

Earle Williams is the star of 'The Silver Car,' the drama presented at the Grand tonight. The story is one of political intrigue, with a dashing young hero, who, disguised as a chauffeur, penetrates the secrets of the enemy stronghold. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-12 - 1923-12-14
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble' and Buster Keaton in 'The Boat.' The Star: Italian Grand Opera. Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'Mignon.' Tomorrow (farewell performance), 'Traviata.' The Grand: Tonight at 9…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-14 - 1923-12-14
Summary:

The Coronet: Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jackie Coogan in 'Trouble.' Together with Buster Keaton in 'The Boat.' Illustration included. The Star: Tonight at 9.15, concert and minstrel show by members of the St. Louis Club. The Grand: Tonight at 9.15,…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-07-25 - 1925-07-28
Summary:

Saturday to Tuesday, July 25th to 28th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Dorothy Dalton in 'The Idol of the North,' a Paramount picture. Next change, Wednesday, 29th July, Earle Williams in 'The Silver Car,' a Vitagraph special.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-07-25 - 1925-07-28
Summary:

Saturday to Tuesday, July 25th to 28th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Dorothy Dalton in 'The Idol of the North,' a Paramount picture. Next change, Wednesday, 29th July, Earle Williams in 'The Silver Car,' a Vitagraph special.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-07-25 - 1925-07-28
Summary:

Saturday to Tuesday, July 25 to 28 at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Dorothy Dalton in 'The Girl from God's Country,' a Paramount picture. Next change, Wednesday, July 29, Earle Williams in 'The Silver Car,' a Vitagraph special.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-07-29 - 1925-07-30
Summary:

Wednesday to Friday, July 29th to 31st at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Earle Williams in 'The Silver Car,' a Vitagraph special. Prices of admission: at 5.15 p.m., $1.20, 80 cents and 40 cents; at 9.15 p.m., $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-07-29 - 1925-07-31
Summary:

Wednesday to Friday, July 29th to 31st at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Earle Williams in 'The Silver Car,' a Vitagraph special. Prices of admission: at 5.15 p.m., $1.20, 80 cents and 40 cents; at 9.15 p.m., $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-07-29 - 1925-07-30
Summary:

Wednesday to Friday, July 29th to 31st at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Earle Williams in 'The Silver Car,' a Vitagraph special. Prices of admission: 5.15, $1.20, 80 cents and 40 cents; 9.15, $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents.