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: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-05-30 - 1925-06-02
Summary:

Starting Sunday 31st, B. P. Schulberg presents 'The Triflers' with Mae Busch, Frank Mayo, Elliott Dexter, Walter Hiers, Eva Novak and Lee Morgan. Usual prices. Coming, William Fox presents Zane Grey's world-famous story, 'The Last Trail' with Eva Novak, Wallace Beery,…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-02 - 1925-06-06
Summary:

Today till Saturday, 5.15 and 9.15, Goldwyn presents 'Red Lights' with Marie Prevost, Johnny [sic] Walker and Alice Lake. Today till Friday, 2.30 and 7.15, 'Repentance' produced by Key Co., Hongkong. June 5 & 6 Remarks: Starting Sunday, 6 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-03 - 1925-06-06
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15, Goldwyn presents 'Red Lights' with Marie Prevost, Johnny [sic] Walker, Alice Lake, etc. Today till Friday at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., the latest Chinese super-production, 'Repentance' produced by Key Co. Hongkong. June 5-6 Remarks: Starting…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-05 - 1925-06-06
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn presents 'Red Lights,' with Marie Prevost, Johnnie Walker, Alice Lake, Ray Griffith and a great cast. Starting Sunday, William Fox presents Zane Grey's world-famous story, 'The Last Trail,' with Maurice Flynn, Eva…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-06
Summary:

Tomorrow, World Theatre will be screening a William Fox production 'The Last Trail' which exhibits the devastating capacity of floods. The film is directed by Emmett J. Flynn who invested in a costly enterprise to film the spectacular scenes of flooding which was set in California.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-06
Summary:

The Last Trail' is a William Fox super-special attraction, which was adapted from the novel of that name by Zane Grey. It will be showing at the World Theatre. To create the startling incident of flooding which constitutes the big climax of the Fox picture, the director, Emmett J. Flynn,…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-06-06 - 1925-06-06
Summary:

Last chance to see 'Red Lights,' with Marie Prevost, Johnny [sic] Walker, Alice Lake, etc. Final show today at 5.15 and 9.15. Starting tomorrow at 7 and 9.15, William Fox's super special production of Zane Grey's story, 'The Last Trail' with Maurice Lynn, Eva Novak…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-06-08 - 1925-06-10
Summary:

Today till Wednesday, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox super special production of Zane Grey's famous story, 'The Last Trail' with Maurice Flynn, Eva Novak and Wallace Beery. Also Jack Dempsey in 'Bring Him In,' the sixth of the 'Fight and Win' series. Starting…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-08 - 1925-06-09
Summary:

Today till Wednesday at 5.15 and 9.15, William Fox presents super special production, 'The Last Trail,' Zane Grey's production. Also Jack Dempsey in 'Bring Him In.' Picture included.