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: 1924-04-12
Summary:

Showing at the Coronet Theatre tonight for the last time is 'Parted Curtains,' which pleased many large audiences during the week, while appearing at the Star Theatre – also for the last time is the Royal Russian Ballet, whose entertainment is supplemented with a very enjoyable movie…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-06 - 1924-05-07
Summary:

Today & tomorrow at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Pola Negri in 'Passion.' Price details included. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-06 - 1924-05-07
Summary:

The film magnificent, Pola Negri in 'Passion.' Prices: 5.30, 80 cents and 50 cents; 9.15, $1.50 and 80 cents. Illustration included.

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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: 1924-05-06 - 1924-05-07
Summary:

Pola Negri in 'Passion.' Prices: 5.30 p.m., 80 cents and 50 cents; 9.15, $1.50 and 80 cents.

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

Local cinema-goers have their last chance this evening of seeing Pola Negri in her great historical film 'Passion.' The picture is at the Star Theatre.

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

Local cinema-goers have their last chance this evening of seeing Pola Negri in her great historical film. 'Passion,' which is the story of Madame du Barry, the French milliner who became favourite of Louis XV and ruled a kingdom in his name, only to die at the guillotine during the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-12 - 1925-01-12
Summary:

We ask you to consider Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford, D. W. Griffith and Charlie Chaplin, the four greatest names in the film world, whose pictures are released under the name of United Artists' Film Corporation. Even the most prejudiced observer has to admit that their productions are…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-05 - 1925-02-07
Summary:

Today till Saturday, Baby Peggy in 'Family Secrets,' adapted from Frances Hodgson Burnett's sensational novel, 'Editha's Burglar' and Augustus Thomas' stage play 'The Burglar,' a Universal Jewel. February 7 remarks: Tomorrow, 'Trifling Women…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-05 - 1925-02-07
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Baby Peggy in 'Family Secrets,' adapted from Francis Hodgson Burnett's sensational novel and Augustus Thomas's stage play, a Universal-Jewel attraction. At ordinary price. February 7 Remarks; Tomorrow at 6 p.m. only, 'Thrifling…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-07 - 1925-02-07
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Baby Peggy in 'Family Secrets.' Tomorrow at 6 p.m. only, 'Trifling Women'; at 9.15 p.m., the world-renowned quartette. Prices: $3.00, $2.00 and $1.00. Booking at Moutrie's.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-09 - 1925-02-09
Summary:

Today only, Ramon Novarro and Barbara La Marr in 'Trifling Women.' This picture which has already played ten days at the Coronet is brought to the Star.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-09 - 1925-02-09
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Ramon Novarro and Barbara La Marr in 'Trifling Women.' This great picture which has already played ten days at the Coronet is brought to the Star in response to numerous requestss. Do not miss it.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-09 - 1925-02-09
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Barbara La Marr and Ramon Novarro in 'Trifling Women.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-06
Summary:

With a distinguished cast made up of Marie Prevost, Florence Vidor, Monte Blue, Harry Myers, Adolphe Menjou and Creighton Hale, 'The Marriage Circle' comes to the Star Theatre today. It is an Ernst Lubitsch production. 'The Marriage Circles' is a screen adaptation of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-25
Summary:

The Marriage Circle' at the Star Theatre is remarkable in its simplicity and the adherence with which it clings to everyday happenings. Moreover, the cast can truly be termed an all-star one, for the five principal characters are none other than Monte Blue, Florence Vidor, Creighton Hale,…